School of Sport

Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence

Our approach at Stirling: UG and PG Broadly: -Diverse range of subjects to study -Range of career paths (sometimes a sports degree is not the best starting point) -Career patterns not very clear -Case studies showcase opportunities -Best students have focus, gain work and voluntary experiences, select modules etc carefully Overview

Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence Welcome

Our Undergraduate Courses 10 degree programmes - BSc. Sport and Exercise Science - BA. Sports Studies Sports Studies and Accountancy Sports Studies with Business Sports Studies with Film & Media Sports Studies and History Sports Studies and Journalism Sports Studies and Marketing Sports Studies and Psychology Sports Studies, Professional Education and Physical Education

Our Postgraduate Courses -MSc. Performance Coaching -MSc. Sports Coaching -MSc. Psychology of Sport -MSc. Sport Management

Sports Studies Year 1 - Multidisciplinary approach to allow flexibility Year 2 - Refining choices Year 3 - Becoming a specialist Year 4 – Honours project

Sports Management & Policy - Sports Policy - Managing the Business of Sport - Sport Governance - The Development of Excellence in Sport - Sports Marketing

Sport, Exercise & Health - Psychology of Sport - Sports Medicine, Health and Well-Being - Foundations of Physical Activity for Health - Psychology of Exercise, Physical Activity & Health

Sport, Culture & Society - Physical Education, School Sport and Youth Culture - Sport, Gender, Ethnicity and Identity - Historical Development of Sport - Sport, Culture and Nationhood - Doping in Sport - Coaching and Leadership

Sport & Exercise Science Years 1 and 2 – Focus on Biology Years 3 and 4 – Focus on Sport and Exercise

Year 1 – The Basics Autumn SemesterSpring Semester Year 1  Introduction to Sports Studies 1.  Introduction to Cell Biology  Laboratory Skills  Introduction to Sports Studies 2  Introduction to Physiology  Field Skills Focus on Biology

Year 2 – Becoming a Scientist Autumn SemesterSpring Semester Year 2  Sports Studies – Issues and Concepts  Evolution and Genetics  Another module of choice  Human Anatomy & Physiology  Psychology of Sport or  Foundations of Physical Activity for Health  Statistical Techniques

Year 3 – Becoming a Sport and Exercise Scientist Autumn SemesterSpring Semester Year 3  Sports Medicine Health and Wellbeing  Physiology of Sport and Exercise  Animal Physiology  Psychology of Exercise, Physical Activity & Health  Applied Exercise Physiology  The Animal Cell Focus on Sport and Exercise

Year 4 – Becoming a Specialist Autumn SemesterSpring Semester Year 4  Proteomics/Molecular Techniques  Readings in Sports Studies  Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Science  Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science

Research Areas Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Culture Sport Management Health and Exercise Science

PG MSc. Sports Coaching Three years’ experience Sport-specific coaching qualifications (e.g. UKCC Level 2 or equivalent) Coaching scholarships available

PG MSc. Performance Coaching 2 years part-time Distance learning programme Online lectures, podcasts, forums Experienced coaches

MSc. Psychology of Sport PG The only sport course in Scotland to be accredited by the British Psychological Society Health and Well Being Athlete Performance

PG MSc. Sport Management Organisation Event Management Participation Finance Marketing

Spanning the health spectrum ATHLETE PERFORMANCE HEALTHY LIFESTLYES TREATMENT / PREVENTION OF DISEASE

Extra-curricular activities - NGB and Coach UK awards - Gym Instructor and personal trainer courses - Volunteering programme - Clubs and societies - Active Stirling - Zambia - Study abroad

Careers in Sport and Exercise Sciences Sport Science Strength and Conditioning Fitness Industry Teaching Health Professional Rehabilitation Physiotherapy

Careers in Sport Studies Event organisation Sports journalism Sports coaching Sports marketing Sport development

Graduate employment Sarah Dixon Partnership officer at Sport Scotland National Sports Training Centre Richard Chessor Lead Nutritionist, Scottish Rugby Blair Cartmell Performance Centre Coach at Triathlon Scotland Eilidh Geraghty Business Development Project Manager, Sport Aberdeen

Graduate employment Chris Sellar Community Sport Hub Co-ordinator at Heriot Watt University Ryan Carenduff Business Development Manager/Innovation Accelerator at Sporting Chance Initiative Ben O’Connell Head of Operations, Active Stirling Gregor Munro Sales Manager, Adidas and Ashworth Golf

Graduate employment Broader patterns: Within 6 months, 85% have a job, 10% are in further study BA Sports Studies: 50% get a ‘professional or managerial’ job; 15% are in ‘sport/leisure’ BSc Sport and Exercise Science: 55% get a ‘professional or managerial’ job; 30% are in sports/fitness; 15% in ‘natural and social science professionals’; 15% in leisure

Graduate employment And some have achieved a lot even before they leave: