Sport Development BSc (Hons)

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Development will focuses on how to help people lead healthy, active lifestyles.

You'll learn both about the development of sport and development through sport by exploring sports contributions to health, communities, economies, and societies on global and local scales.

This degree is unique in Scotland and was developed in consultation with partners from national sport organisations and governing bodies, NHS and the third sector, as well as senior sport development officers and expert coaches. These strong links to industry are reflected in course design, work experience opportunities, and employment opportunities available to UWS students.

CoursE HIGHLIGHTS

• You’ll gain a broad understanding of the principles and application of sports development
• In Honours year, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to align with your interests and career goals
• We have excellent links with a number of clubs and organisations, including many SPFL football clubs, Active Schools, and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, which provide work-based learning opportunities
• The degree is delivered at our new, state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus with elements also delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the home of many Scottish governing bodies in sport

UWSs BSc (Hons) Sport Development will focuses on how to help people lead healthy, active lifestyles.

You'll learn both about the development of sport and development through sport by exploring sports contributions to health, communities, economies, and societies on global and local scales.

This degree is unique in Scotland and was developed in consultation with partners from national sport organisations and governing bodies, NHS and the third sector, as well as senior sport development officers and expert coaches. These strong links to industry are reflected in course design, work experience opportunities, and employment opportunities available to UWS students.

CoursE HIGHLIGHTS

• Youll gain a broad understanding of the principles and application of sports development
• In Honours year, youll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to align with your interests and career goals
• We have excellent links with a number of clubs and organisations, including many SPFL football clubs, Active Schools, and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, which provide work-based learning opportunities
• The degree is delivered at our new, state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus with elements also delivered at the Emirates Arena a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the home of many Scottish governing bodies in sport

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

The programme will prepare you for a successful career in sport development but also sport, leisure and education settings in general. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to find opportunities in a wide range of roles, including:

• Local authorities
• Active Schools
• Enterprise and management
• Sport, physical activity and health and education programmes
• Sport coaches
• Health and well-being officers
• Fitness club managers