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www.bath.ac.uk/heal th BA (Hons) Sport and Social Sciences Dr Andrew Manley [Admissions Tutor] Department for Health Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Department for Health; Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Reading Sport at Bath BA (Hons) Sport and Social Sciences FdSc/BSc Sports Performance BSc/MSci (Hons) Health and Exercise Science BSc/Msci (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Contextualising the Degree Sport and Social Sciences, University of Bath @SASSBathUni Physical Cultural Studies @PCSbath www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Key influences • Alumni voice • Current student voice • Cohesive & interdisciplinary sport offering at Bath: Academic, performance and participation • Sectoral shifts / Legacy • Strategic Investment / Financial support • Employability … employers panel / voice • Industry environment www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Perspectives on the course www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Unique features Social Sciences, @SASSBathUni/@PCSbath Interdisciplinary … Education, Coaching, Sport, Health, Social Policy, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Health, Cultural Studies, International Development, Sociology Employability at the heart of our approach …. placement / incorporation of practical opportunities for all Intensive Research understanding embedded within the degree structure Research-driven curriculum informed by leading researchers in sport, physical activity and culture From breadth to depth through specialisation www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Degree structure Year One: Introductory year (Disciplinary taster) Career & Academic Skills; Research Design Year Two: Core Research & Professional Units & Optional choices Optional Placement Year Year Three / Four: Further specialisation in either: • Sport Management • Sport Development & Policy • Pedagogy (Coaching) • Pedagogy (Teaching) • Physical Activity, Health and the Body Dissertation Placement year Year 1: Progression Year 2: 32% Year 3: 68% Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Sport & the Social Sciences: A Critical Introduction Critical & Applied Social Science Research (All Year) www.bath.ac.uk/heal Dissertation (all year; 24th credits) Research Design for the Social Sciences Professional Identity & Practice Options 2 from 5 (each 12 credits): Options 3 from 6: Sport and Social Theory Historical & Contemp. Issues Intro to Sport Pedagogy Sport Policy & Int. Dev. Sport & Promotional Culture Sociology of Sport, Health & the Body Culture Media & Sport Critical Health & Body Pedagogies Director of Studies Approved Unit Advanced Issues in Sport Mgmt, Applied Pedagogy & Practice: Coaching Applied Pedagogy & Practice: Teaching Advanced Issues in Physical Activity, Health & the Body Advanced Issues in Sport Policy & Development Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2 PE, Policy & Practice Critical & Applied Social Science Research (All Year) Dissertation (all year; 24 credits) Community Based Professional Practice Advanced Seminar in Sport, Health & the Social Sciences (12 credits) Intro to Sport & Exercise Psychology Intro to Sport Mgmt, Dev & Policy The Politics of Sport Ethics, Sport & the Body Options 3 from 6: Sport, Leisure & Tourism Contemp. Issues in Sport & Ex Psych Sport & Culture in the Global Marketplace Motivation & Cognition for Sport & PA Applied Sport Pedagogy Practicum Director of Studies Approved Unit www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Optional Placement Year … Placements include: Sports Industry: LOCOG, BOA, Bath Rugby, Sky TV, FA Premier League, London Irish, Octagon (Athlete Representation), Event 360, Populous, Fitness First, ESPN, Under Armour Education: Prior Park; Sherbourne; Warminster, Royal High School; Framlington College; Kingswood; Rostrevor College (Australia); Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz (Switzerland) Sports Development & Coaching: BANES, Gloucester CCC, Sussex CCC, Right to Play (global NGO), Watford FC Community Sport Trust, Staffordshire RFU, DASH, Team Bath, ZAMBIA Ideals, Let Me Play, Access Sport, Matt Hampson Foundation, Laureus Foundation Overseas: AUT Netball, Counties Manukau Sport, Tennis Northern, Sport North Harbour, Kiwi Tennis www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Student experience Typical taught contact time for a given unit: Lectures / Seminars – 11 x 2 hours per week (seminars in some units) Typical private study time: 98 hours to include reading, seminar preparation, written tasks arising from tutorials and assignments, tutorials / added-value sessions Total = 120 hours (6 credits) 5 Units a Semester (600 hours) = 30 credits Year One (Progression), Year Two (32% of final degree), Year Three (68%) Assessment: a) Assessed coursework b) Written examinations c) Presentations / Posters d) Reflection on practice e) Social media / innovative projects www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Student experience Virtual Learning (E-Learning) Environment: www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Quality indicators External Examiners: Staff enthusiasm, commitment, content, course structure, quality of feedback, diverse and innovative learning methods & assessment 2011 Degree Scheme Review: Research led-teaching; Staff enthusiasm & availability; Cutting edge course Potential synergies with Bath’s portfolio of sport related courses NSS: Supportive network of staff; allowed to Specialise; flexibility; placement availability; relaxed & friendly Rankings: 22nd in Sports-related Subjects in the QS World University Rankings 2017 Research ranked 6th in the Allied Health Professionals in the UK (REF 2014) www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Career destinations Management, Marketing & Policy Coaching and Sports Development Teaching Research / Further Academic Study www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Entry requirements • 2016/17 75 places (250+ applications) • Target likely to be the same 2018/19 • Typically AAB (or equivalent) [Excluding General Studies] • Typically D*DD BTEC Extended Diploma • May include Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher, International Baccalaureate, BTEC Nationals, OCR National Extended Diploma • 5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Maths • February/March 2018: Offers Open Day www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Getting an offer 2018 • Know what you want • ‘Sports Science’ vs. ‘Social Science’ (Hard Science vs. Soft Science) • An effective personal statement • Remember your audience • Do your research on Bath • Make your marks visible • Deferred entries considered • Course codes: CX6H & CX63 www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Sport at Bath bath.ac.uk/sport Sport at University of Bath www.bath.ac.uk/heal th Further information Admissions Tutor Dr Andrew Manley Email: [email protected] Course Administrator email: [email protected] Department for Health University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY Tel: 01225 38 6653 www.bath.ac.uk/study www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/prospectus/subject/sport-and-social-sciences/