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    Newcastle College Sport 11

    University Centre

    Sport

    A little bit of competition has never fazed you. In fact, you thrive on it. Sport courses at Newcastle College University Centre are your opportunity to immerse yourself in sport and pursue your dream career, learning from world-leading athletes.


    Our sport degrees have been designed to give you a solid academic foundation to make sure that you have the right experience and connections to succeed after you graduate. We work with local clubs including Newcastle United Foundation and Newcastle Eagles, offering courses in everything from coaching to development, from rehabilitation to teaching. Perfect if you’re looking to start out in this dynamic and exciting industry.

    What can I study?

    FdSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching

    Are you passionate about sport? This degree will help you pursue your passion as a career and gain the skills employers are looking for.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BA (Hons) Sport and Education (Top-Up)

    This Sport and Education degree is ideal if you want to go into teaching within a sport setting.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation

    This hands-on Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation degree has a practical focus and is ideally suited if you're interested in health, fitness, sports massage, personal training and injury treatment.

    Length: 3 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    MSc Sport and Exercise

    The MSc in Sport and Exercise Science provides an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding in this field of study.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Meet our staff and students

    Mark Clarkson

    Mark Clarkson

    Lecturer - Sport and Uniformed Public Services

    "The best thing about teaching is supporting students to achieve their goals and develop a passion for sport and exercise topics. Sport and exercise is such an exciting subject area, which allows for discussion and debate across a range of topics and issues."

    Jessica Dixon Student Profile

    Jessica Dixon

    BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation

    "I work at a clinic as part of my work placement, and this have given me the confidence to believe that I do have the knowledge to put what I have learnt into practice. I can take what I have learnt and apply it."

    Paul Stuart Gibbons Student Profile

    Paul Stuart Gibbons

    Level 3 in Sport

    "It was a big decision for me moving away from home for college. It’s a complete new start, so making friends and feeling welcome has made it easier for me. The location is great, everything you need is nearby."

    Erin Mcintosh Student Profile

    Erin McIntosh

    Level 3 in Sport

    "I attended an open event to find out more about the courses on offer and I make an application on the night. I was offered a place straight away on the course. Since starting I have made loads of friends."

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    What can I do with a Sport qualification?

    Physiotherapists Occupational therapists Therapy professionals n.e.c. Sports Players Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials Fitness Instructors

    Median Salary

    £38,414 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Maintains patient records, manages caseloads.
    • Counsels clients in ways to promote a healthy lifestyle, prevention of illness and/or preparation for coping with increasing stages of illness.
    • Makes home visits to clients, families and carers to organise support and rehabilitation and assist them to deal and cope with disability.
    • Trains students and supervises the work of occupational therapy assistants.
    • Liaises with a wide variety of other professionals in planning and reviewing ongoing treatments.
    • Devises, designs, initiates and monitors carefully selected and graded treatments and activities as part of the assessment and intervention process.
    • Considers the physical, psychological and social needs of a patient that may result from illness, injury, congenital condition or lifestyle problems.

    Median Salary

    £38,061 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Diagnoses and treats behavioural problems in animals.
    • Assesses and provides treatment for people with mental disabilities, or those suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.
    • Administers aromatic herbs and oils and massage to relieve pain and restore health.
    • Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
    • Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
    • Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
    • Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.

    Median Salary

    £37,682 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
    • Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
    • Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
    • Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
    • Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.

    Median Salary

    £25,204 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Manages the playing areas and competitors, starts race, competition or match and controls its progress according to established rules.
    • Inspects and maintains specialised clothing and equipment.
    • Understands health and safety aspects of various activities and ensures any statutory requirements are met.
    • Provides information and develops facilities to encourage greater participation in sport, and to enhance the standards of participants.
    • Deals with administrative aspects such as arranging matches, contests or appearances for athlete or team, and organising required transport and accommodation.
    • Monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how future improvements can be made.
    • Controls team selection and discipline and recruits ancillary staff such as coaches or physiotherapists.
    • Coaches teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions.

    Median Salary

    £25,006 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
    • Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
    • Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
    • Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
    • Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
    • Assesses the fitness levels of clients.

    Median Salary

    £23,391 View more

    How can I progress?

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