Athlete Wellbeing

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Athlete Wellbeing sector? Our FdSc Athlete Wellbeing is designed to expand your academic understanding and professional capabilities to prepare you for an exciting career in Athlete Wellbeing. You can expect high quality teaching from passionate and enthusiastic industry professionals who maintain links with the sector which informs the curriculum. The programme content stays on top of the current research and changes within the sector

Teaching sessions will predominantly take place remotely via our Virtual Learning Platform (Moodle) and Microsoft Teams providing a bespoke mode of delivery allowing flexibility for students to remain in industry whilst studying at Higher Education. This will allow flexibility in your studies to access resources 24/7 and engage in modules across the week. This will accompanied with tutorials and module seminars to discuss key areas of focus and supported with guest speakers.

You will be taught by a team of experienced teachers with a wealth of knowledge and industry experience from the sport and fitness sector including nutritionists, physiologists, psychologists and strength and conditioning coaches. All staff have or are working towards higher level Master’s qualifications. Our staff maintain strong links with Sheffield Hallam University and regularly update their knowledge and skills

The growing importance of graduate outcomes and employability is fundamental to the design and delivery of an outstanding student experience but also the programme should allow you to develop and refine your graduate aspirations and expectations over the duration of the degree.

Future opportunities can include further level study e.g. Level 6 Top Up degrees and careers can include: • Player Welfare managers • Wellbeing coaches • Player Liaison officers • Directors of wellbeing