Welcome to The School of
Sport,
Exercise
and Health Sciences:
Welcome
to SCHOOL/DEPT
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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
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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
 16th The Times Good University Guide 2013
 Voted England’s Best Student Experience
six years running 2006-2011 (Times Higher Education)
2013
Why choose Loughborough?
 A leading research university
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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
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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,
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
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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
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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 Pedagogies
Introduction to Sociology of Sport
The Leisure Market
The Sport Industries
Organisational Behaviour
Teaching and Coaching
IT for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics of Sport
Environment of Leisure Management
Fitness and Training
Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Psychology
Olympic Studies
A Language (French, German, Spanish,
Mandarin & Chinese)
Course Structure
Year 2
Compulsory
Optional
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure
Accounting for Business
Research Skills
The Marketing Mix for Sport and Leisure
Accounting for Managers
Teaching and Coaching
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy
Exercise Physiology
Human Resource Management
Making Sense of Modern Sport
Acquiring Movement Skills
Biomechanics of Sports Movements
Psychological Issues and Strategies in Sport
Structural Kinesiology
Sport Ideologies and Values
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity and Health
Sport Policy and Politics in Culturally Diverse
Societies
Managing Sport Organisations
A 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
University of
Cologne
University
of Michigan
UTS, Sydney
Purdue
University,
Indiana
UWA, Perth
Course Structure
Year 3
Compulsory
Optional
Fundamentals of Strategic Management
Sport Policy Analysis
Dissertation or Physiology Project
Multiple options in all areas:
Teaching and Coaching
Physiology
Biomechanics
Psychology
Sociology
Motor Control
Physical Activity
Pedagogy and Coaching
Management
A Language (French, German, Spanish,
Mandarin & Chinese)
Placements
Chance to work in industry between 2nd and 3rd years
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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 Club
Leicester Tigers Rugby Club
Leicester Riders Basketball Team
Essex County Cricket Club
DC Leisure Management
Elite Connect
Adidas
IMG
ITV
Northamptonshire Cricket Club
New Cross Hospital – Wolverhampton
NLG NHS Trust
North County Leisure
Professional Information Ltd
Sheffield Hallam University
Youth Sport Trust
Morgan Stanley
Powerade
Orient Capitol – Sydney
Sport Scientist
Intern Sports Scientist
Coach
Cricket Coach
Fitness Manager
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Marketing Coordinator
Production Coordinator
Commercial Analysis Executive
Street Sport Leader
Senior Therapy Assistant
Trainee Cardiac Physiologist
Gymnastics Development Officer
Medical Information Officer
Research Assistant
Young Ambassador Intern
Investment Banker
Sports Scientist
New Business Analyst
Any questions
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For more information please contact:
 Bethany Hodgkinson psuga@lboro.ac.uk
 http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs