Sports Performance (Cert HE)
Study the relationship of science to sport performance, learn digital and media skills to build your brand, and experience interdisciplinary teamwork on this foundation-level course.
A level CC
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - MPP
Access course passed achieving 64 tariff points
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Course Summary
On this course you'll explore how cutting-edge applied sciences are changing the game for high performance sports and learn lifelong skills for building resilience and improving wellbeing. We'll show you how to build your own personal brand through innovative digital and media strategies, in addition to looking at the creation of high-performance cultures.
You’ll combine theory with applied practice to understand the landscape of sports performance. Assessments will be practical and take place in a variety of formats, from individual and group presentations, to pitches, portfolios, reports and practical assessment.
Why study Sport Performance at Marjon?
Experience applied learning in our BASES accredited lab
Interact with our external high-performance sport partners
Study is arranged in blocks to allow time for training, work and independent learning
Undertake real-life hands-on learning through an applied project
Modules for this course
1st Year
Unlocking athletic potential: Science meets training
Creating winning cultures: Nurturing high-performing environment
Brand You: Building a personal and professional brand
Where knowledge meets action: Applied project work
Please note: This course is subject to validation which means that it is either a new course or that the content is currently being updated. You can apply for this course now while some of the details of the course are being finalised by the University. Please contact the course leader if you would like further information.
What might you become?
This degree is a springboard to help start the pursuit of a career working in a high-performance sport environment. This one-year programme will allow you to springboard into year two of several other sport-based programmes.
How you’ll be taught and assessed?
Aaron is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching & Physical Education and is also the Programme Leader for the MSc High Performance Sport Coaching. He teaches predominantly across the programme as well as the BA (Hons) Sport Coaching & Physical Education degree focusing specifically on practice design, skill acquisition, performance analysis, participation coaching and performance coaching.
Fees and funding
Fees UK students: £ 9,250
Fees for International students: £14,600
This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course.
Funding available for this course
Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options.
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