PgCert Sport and Exercise at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Our MSc in Sport and Exercise aims to advance your skills as a practitioner in sport and exercise, while allowing you to specialise in a specific discipline. You will have the choice of studying towards a broad MSc in Sport and Exercise, an MSc in Sport and Exercise with Sport Coaching or an MSc in Sport and Exercise with Strength and Conditioning. The course draws on a range of disciplines including sport coaching and strength and conditioning.

Duration: Sept: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time / Jan: typically 16 months full-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September, January | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

To achieve the Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) you must complete 60 credits taught modules from the following: To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) you must complete a further 60 credits from the above list (must include two of the optional modules offered for the pathways). Modules include: Sport and Exercise Placement (core, 20-credit points), Research Methods in Sport and Exercise (core, 20-credit points), One 20 credit or two 10 credit modules, as agreed with Programme Leader, Optimising the Learning Environment in Sport (optional, 30-credit points), Managing and Developing the Coaching Process (optional, 30-credit points), Applied Sport and Exercise Project (core, 60-credit points).

Career pathways

National sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies Schools, further education and higher education institutions

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and character reference, highlighting voluntary or work experience in a sporting environment. Applicants may also be invited to an interview. The MSc is available to EU and overseas students (full-time only). Overseas students must meet UWS English language requirements (see below). Academic Qualifications / Professional Qualifications & Experience; Academic Qualifications: Minimum entry requirement – A second-class bachelor's honours degree in a relevant subject area such as: Sport Coaching, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Development, or Sport Studies. Other Qualifications/Experience; Your application may also be considered if you have other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be of equivalence. For example, if you have UKCC or National Governing Body (NGB) accreditation of some academic equivalence and have extensive experience in the area, you may be considered via interview. Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG); Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59. Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Intake: Lanarkshire: September, January

Duration: Sept: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time / Jan: typically 16 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/sport-and-exercise

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