Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAMEWelcome to The School of

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences:Sports Science with Management

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome to the School Visit Day for Sports Science with Management

About the Visit Day Your chance to ask questions See the School and campus facilities Talk to staff and current students

Why choose Loughborough?

A proud heritage Founded in 1909 Awarded its Charter in 1966

‘Loughborough University of Technology’ Renamed Loughborough University in 1996

A strong reputation Famous sporting alumnus Innovation in science and technology An enterprise culture Focus on sustainability

winner of the Green Gown Awards 2010

Why choose Loughborough?

A Top 20 UK university 11th The Guardian University Guide 2013

12th The Sunday Times University Guide 2013

13th The Times Higher Education “Table of Tables” 2012

14th The Complete Independent University Guide 2013

16th The Times Good University Guide 2013

Voted England’s Best Student Experience six years running 2006-2011 (Times Higher Education)

Why choose Loughborough?

A leading research university Research Assessment exercise (RAE) ALL departments “Internationally recognised” 25% classed as “world leading” SSHES “best in the UK for sports-related studies” Commended the School's world-leading

International Research

Research that matters Directly informs teaching Cutting edge and up-to-date

Your future starts here

Graduate Employability

Close links with industry Industry relevant learning Supporting your personal development

Your future starts here

Graduate Employability Our respected Careers & Employability Centre Graduate recruitment and placement fairs

over 130 leading recruiters on campus

Put your CV in the hands of your future employer

Support for entrepreneurial skills and ideas

Placement opportunities “test drive” a career

gain valuable work experience

Your future starts here

Graduate Employability 73% of Loughborough graduates in

“higher graduate” level occupations National average = 63%

A great place to study

An outstanding campus 437 acre single-site campus

the largest in the UK A lively atmosphere

17,000 staff and students from over 100 different countries

An easily accessible central UK location

Everything you need conveniently close at hand

A great place to study

Excellent facilities

Entertainment, eating, shopping Support services Study resources A range of accommodation

A great place to study

Your Students’ Union The only SU wholly owned and run

by students Over 100 clubs and societies –

with something for everyone! A lively arts programme Facilities, support, volunteering

opportunities Loughborough Students’ Rag the largest student fundraising

organisation in the UK SU’s own website: www.lufbra.net

A unique sporting heritage

Unrivalled sports facilities and coaches Sport for all is actively encouraged Full range of recreational activities

available Caters for everyone from elite

athlete to enthusiastic beginner The widest range of world class sports

facilities for a wide range of ports

Accommodation

Over 5,600 students live in University in Halls. 15 different halls Catered and self-catering As standard, all rooms have a bed, storage,

desk, chair, shelves and a pin board.

Ensuite facilities in some halls All have access to laundry facilities, a

games room, Hallnet (direct access to the University Intranet, with Freeview TV)

For further information please visit the University accommodation webpage

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/accommodation

About the School

Ranked 1st for Sports Science in the UK The Times Good University Guide 2013

The Guardian University Guide 2013

The Complete Independent University Guide 2013

Research assessed as the best in the country Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008

Areas of study within your degree

Physiology Biomechanics and Motor Control Psychology Sociology Physical Activity and Health Pedagogy and Coaching Marketing and Finance as applied to

sport and leisure contexts Policy, planning and management to

the delivery of sport and leisure

Teaching Methods

What skills will I acquire?

Opportunity to gain hands on experience

Opportunity to take part in debates and discussion with tutors

A more personal learning experience

Experience of taking part in real research

Contributes to skills and learning development

Experience the diversity of Sports Science

Course Structure

Year 1

Compulsory Optional

Sport, Exercise and Health PedagogiesIntroduction to Sociology of SportThe Leisure MarketThe Sport IndustriesOrganisational Behaviour

Teaching and CoachingIT for Sport and Exercise Sciences Exercise Physiology Biomechanics of SportEnvironment of Leisure Management Fitness and Training Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology Olympic StudiesA Language (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin & Chinese)

Course Structure

Year 2

Compulsory Optional

Principles of Marketing for Sport and LeisureAccounting for BusinessResearch SkillsThe Marketing Mix for Sport and LeisureAccounting for Managers

Teaching and CoachingSport and Exercise Pedagogy Exercise PhysiologyHuman Resource ManagementMaking Sense of Modern Sport Acquiring Movement SkillsBiomechanics of Sports MovementsPsychological Issues and Strategies in Sport Structural Kinesiology Sport Ideologies and ValuesMethods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity and HealthSport Policy and Politics in Culturally Diverse Societies Managing Sport OrganisationsA Language (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin & Chinese)

Exchange Studies

Chance to study abroad for the second semester of the second year

Modules you take on exchange count towards your Degree

University of Toronto

UWA, Perth

UTS, Sydney

University of Cologne

University of Michigan

Purdue University, Indiana

Course Structure

Year 3

Compulsory Optional

Fundamentals of Strategic Management Sport Policy Analysis

Dissertation or Physiology Project

Multiple options in all areas:Teaching and CoachingPhysiologyBiomechanicsPsychologySociologyMotor ControlPhysical ActivityPedagogy and CoachingManagementA Language (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin & Chinese)

Placements

Chance to work in industry between 2nd and 3rd years

Chelsea FC English Cricket Board Leicester City FC Leicester Tigers RFC Lawn Tennis Association Millfield School New South Wales Institute of Sport LOCOG RFU

Career Destinations

Employer Job Role

West Ham Football ClubLeicester Tigers Rugby ClubLeicester Riders Basketball TeamEssex County Cricket ClubDC Leisure Management Elite Connect AdidasIMGITVNorthamptonshire Cricket ClubNew Cross Hospital – Wolverhampton NLG NHS TrustNorth County LeisureProfessional Information LtdSheffield Hallam University Youth Sport TrustMorgan StanleyPoweradeOrient Capitol – Sydney

Sport Scientist Intern Sports Scientist CoachCricket CoachFitness ManagerStrength and Conditioning CoachSports Marketing Coordinator Production CoordinatorCommercial Analysis Executive Street Sport Leader Senior Therapy Assistant Trainee Cardiac Physiologist Gymnastics Development OfficerMedical Information OfficerResearch Assistant Young Ambassador InternInvestment BankerSports Scientist New Business Analyst

Any questions

For more information please contact: Bethany Hodgkinson psuga@lboro.ac.uk http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs