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Course Overview
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L27 -
Headingley Campus Beckett Park -
Part-Time -
8 Years -
19 Sep 2022
If you don’t have the required UCAS points to secure a place on the full degree programme, this integrated foundation year will enable you to transition onto our BA (Hons) Sport Development course, preparing you for academic life at university.
As part of your foundation year, you’ll:
- Study four sport-related modules -These will introduce you to the subjects included on each of our routes, from sport development and sport and exercise science to coaching and lifelong health
- Study two additional modules that will help you develop the academic and study skills needed to successfully transition from school or the workplace to higher education
As part of your course, you’ll:
- Learn how to provide opportunities for participation in sport for all sections of society and encourage people to lead healthier lives
- Examine how issues such as racism, poverty and gender inequality impact on sport participation – and how as a future practitioner you can challenge these issues
- Build your teamwork and management skills so you can lead on sporting projects to improve participation rates and attract investment
You’ll learn how to access the extensive resources and support services available here at Leeds Beckett, whether you need a hand locating specialist materials in the Library, or you need advice about personal issues.
Visit each of the course pages below for details of the modules offered as part of your chosen course.
BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise & Health
BA (Hons) Physical Education with Outdoor Education
Why study Sport Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Beckett University...
- Prepare for undergraduate-level study
- Six-week work placement in a setting such as national governing body of sport or a youth organisation
- Run your own community sports project or event for an external client
- Study in our new £45m state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
Explore videos and blogs
Student opportunities and research in sport Jamie French, course tutor for our physical education course at Leeds Beckett University and a qualified UK Athletics Coach Education Tutor, talks about the variety of subjects available to study within sport, the exciting facilities our students get to experience and how his research is helping athletes to get the most out of their performance.
Carnegie School of Sport Sport students from Leeds Beckett University share their experiences of making friends in their first year, studying in a £45 million state-of-the-art building, and learning alongside athletes, coaches, and industry professionals.
BA (Hons) Sport Development | Course insights Sport Development Course Director Stephen Robson talks about the course at Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) Sport Development | Student inights Student Siobhan talks about the Sport Development course at Leeds Beckett University
Carnegie School of Sport Heritage We have a long history in sports education stretching back to 1933 and the prestigious Carnegie College of Physical Training. Today, alumni of this college and its successor institutions are leaders in national and international sport.
External time-lapse of the new Carnegie School of Sport building A new state-of-the-art building at our Headingley Campus, which will provide an iconic home for the Carnegie School of Sport.
