
Sports student dreaming of representing Team GB in cycling
Bryn Lawrence is a first-year Level 3 Sports student that is currently on track to have a fantastic cycling career.
“Thank you for your interest in the Sport Department! Whatever the status of your application, I hope the following information will help prepare you for future studies in Sport, maybe even help you decide that Bury College University Centre is the place for you. We are so excited to get started with the new year!”
Jo Cullen, Programme Lead for Sport and Exercise Science HNC
Jo has seven years of experience in teaching both further and higher education and specialises in Sports Psychology. She works closely with the League Football Education programme to support player development and the transition into professional football. She also works closely with elite athletes to support the academic development from FE to transitioning to HE. Her qualifications include a 1st class honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Coaching, and PGDE.
For those still thinking about their options, our current students have provided some reasons why they chose to pursue a university education:
We have designed the course to ensure you will have the opportunity to secure the desired skills, experiences and qualities required by health and fitness employers. We work with you to develop the skills future employers are looking for.
You will work with a range of different groups, including children and people with disabilities, which will help to enhance your employability skills.
Modules you may study include:
As part of the course, you will be assessed through numerous ways that include:
All is facilitated through workplace practical scenarios.
All assessments are graded as a pass, merit, or distinctions, with distinction as the highest level of achievement.
Your qualification may lead to roles such as:
Learners will have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Gym Instructors course
During the course you will also have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Personal training qualification.
Both these qualifications include REPS accreditation (register of exercise professionals). This is a valuable qualification recognised by industry professionals all over the world.
Our friendly staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about your course or the University Centre. We can also put you in contact with your course tutor for a chat. Please email victoria.rowcroft@burycollege.ac.uk with any queries.
Bryn Lawrence is a first-year Level 3 Sports student that is currently on track to have a fantastic cycling career.
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