Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth Our Courses

Undergraduate   BSc (Hons) Sports Science   BSc (Hons) Sports Development   BSc (Hons) Water Sports Science   BSc (Hons) Sports Management with English (International) Postgraduate   MSc Sports Performance

BSc (Hons) Sports Management with English (for International students)   Sports Development, Management & Organisation   Coaching, Experiential Opportunities   Sport and Society, Contemporary Issues   Underpinning Exercise Science   Business English   Key Skills Major themes: Mr Chris Hughes Course Leader

Sports Management with English: What will I study? In your first year you will study the following core subjects: English Language Business Communication British Institutions and Society Sports Development Principles Philosophy of Sport Graduate Skills

Sports Management with English: What will I study? In your second year you will study the following core subjects: English Language Structured Writing Sports Policy and Funding Business Accounting for Sport Research Applications Managing Human Resources Sports Marketing You will also have the opportunity to choose two optional units from eight available. The subject areas are: Communication in the Workplace Leisure Provision and the Environment Intercultural Communication International Marketing Management in Cross-Cultural Contexts Football in Society

Sports Management with English: What will I study? In your third year you will study the following core subjects: English Language Business English Comparative Sports Provision Sport in the Media Sports Facilities Management Sports Economics Research Project

Sports Management with English Business English Stage 1 English Language (general) Stage 2 English Language (business) Stage 3 Business English (corporate strategies and cultural awareness)

Sports Management with English Sport in Society Stage 1 Sports Development Principles Introduction to British Society Stage 2 Sports Policy & Funding Football and Society Stage 3 Comparative Sports Provision Sport in the Media

Sports Management with English: Management Stage 1 Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to International Economics Stage 2 Sport & Exercise Facilities Marketing Business Accounting for Sport Managing Organisations Stage 3 Sport & Exercise Facilities Management Sports Economics Event and Player Management

Sports Management with English: General Skills Stage 1 Graduate Skills Philosophy of Sport Stage 2 Research Applications in Sports Management Communication in the Workplace Stage 3 Project

Student Profile Caroline Lear BSc Sports Development Caroline is enjoying her course at the University of Portsmouth for the wide range of subjects that are covered, including law and media. The first year of the course was very practical – an aspect which Caroline enjoys, particularly as she is a member of the University’s gymnastics club. When she graduates next year, Caroline would like to work with children in developing the school curriculum, tackling childhood obesity and improving sport and facilities for the disabled.

Student Profile Amy Robertson BSc Sports Development Amy is looking forward to the next few months of her course as they make us of the new media suite to produce their own TV sport shows. Amy would like to work as a Sports Development Officer for a local authority once she has graduated. Sports Development Officers work with families and schools in the community to encourage a healthy lifestyle for children.

Student Profile Kenny Cruickshanks BSc Sports Development Kenny has worked with children for a number of years coaching rugby and undertook this course at Portsmouth to gain further experience and a qualification. Kenny teaches at a local adventure activity centre for children and would like to continue his career in this field, possibly teaching sport in Further Education colleges.

BSc (Hons) Sports Development Major themes:   Sports Development, Management and Organisation   Coaching, Experiential Opportunities   Sport and Society, Contemporary Issues   Underpinning Exercise Science   Key Skills Mr Chris Hughes Course Leader

BSc (Hons) Sports Science Dr. Neil Weston Course Leader and Admissions Tutor Academic study of sport, exercise and work performance Main subject themes:   Exercise Science   Coaching and Psychology   Biomechanics   Skills   Opportunity to achieve Coaching Awards

BSc (Hons) Water Sports Science Major themes: Mr Colin Iggleden Course Leader   Exercise Science   Coaching and Psychology   Water Sports Development & Management   The Aquatic Environment   Key Skills   Field Trip to the Mediterranean and opportunities to achieve Coaching Awards

MSc Sports Performance Dr. Clare Hencken Course Leader This course provides an “Interdisciplinary” approach to the sport science support of top performers in a variety of different sports. Practical “hands-on” element which links key theories to their application. Integrates key areas of biomechanics, psychology and physiology.

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Broad and innovative range of teaching delivery methods Interesting and varied assessments A structured personal tutorial programme addressing pastoral and academic issues Emphasis on feedback to students Excellent progression rates

Future Career Opportunities for Sports Management Graduates Teaching Postgraduate Research Sports Marketing and Retail Sports Agency Sports Development/Administration Event Management Facilities management Sports Science Support Health and Fitness Industry Health Promotion Self Employment General Degree

Dr Neil Weston Admissions Tutor Department of Sport and Exercise Science University of Portsmouth Spinnaker Building Cambridge Road Portsmouth PO1 2ER Telephone: (023) Web: For more information: