Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise Level 6 Top-up

SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
Undergraduate BA/BSc Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

Our BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise Level 6 programme offers the perfect opportunity to complete your honours degree in just one year. If you are interested in applied practice and have achieved a relevant Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or comparable level 4/5 qualification this programme could offer you an exciting opportunity to progress with your studies.

Professionally relevant, the course combines in-depth academic study with meaningful practical application relevant to sports conditioning and exercise. Based on three fundamental components, namely academia, vocational relevance and industry expertise, you will have opportunities to build on your experiential learning through work placement opportunities in a relevant discipline.

The programme supports you to progress into a variety of career pathways including fitness instructor, conditioning coach with professional sports teams, work related to national governing bodies, clubs and academies, research or progression into teaching (via PGCE).

With a delicate balance of content and assessment you will be supported to embark on a Dissertation or Action Research Project giving you an opportunity to develop your own specialism within the field. You will also develop your understanding of reflective practice, contemporary and innovative approaches to training, current debates within the sports industry and different methods of developing training plans for specific populations.

During the course, you will develop theoretical knowledge and apply it in practical sessions with clients and professional teams, where possible. It is a highly engaging course which offers a uniquely supportive and challenging learning environment. Part time routes are available. For more information, please email headmissions@sgscol.ac.uk

Open Days Why not visit our one of Campuses at an Open Day.. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and Student Ambassadors. To register interest please go to our website: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/open-events

If you are interested in playing for one of our academies please follow this link to express an interest: https://pages.akerolabs.com/4mfqe/south-gloucestershire-and-stroud/sport-register-interest-page

This programme prepares you well for progression into postgraduate study as-well as range of careers in the sports industry, particularly because of the applied nature of the programme:

Graduate opportunities Fitness trainer Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports club fitness coach Health and fitness specialist Physiological development coach Rehabilitation assistant Work in schools or holiday clubs as a sports coach

This course also provides an excellent foundation for teacher training if you wish to progress onto a PGCE in primary or secondary education.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
3219 Health associate professionals
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
3431 Sports players
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
1231 Health care practice managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - BA/BSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bristol
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science