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02 03 MEET THE LIFE AT UCLAN TOP CLASS FACILITIES UCAS TARIFF POINTS TABLE HEAD OF SCHOOL 04-05 06-07 08-09 ADRIAN IBBETSON OUTDOOR FOUNDATION ADVENTURE ENTRY LEADERSHIP 11 10 “I have worked at the University of Central Lancashire for 18 years and I am proud to be the Head of School for Sport and Wellbeing. I chair the Preston Sport and Physical Activity NUTRITION SPORT AND SPORTS Alliance, I am a Board Member of Active Lancashire, I am a AND EXERCISE EXERCISE COACHING SCIENCES SCIENCE Trustee of Preston North End FC Community and Education Trust and I have previously been involved in Preston becoming European City of Sport 2012, a Pre-Games Training Camp for the 12 13 14-15 London Olympics and a host venue for the Rugby League World Cup 2013. Along with my colleagues I am passionate about sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing and making a difference through applied research and community engagement.” STRENGTH SPORT AND AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING EDUCATION We thrive on working with strong local relationships with the Sports Studies, and the International motivated and committed students sport, physical activity and health Football Institute (find out more 17 16 who, like us, want to make a difference to the industries and the sectors through working links with organisations such as the GLL Sport about our research themes on page 25). The School also has a heritage communities we work with. We Foundation, the Preston Sports of helping students turn innovative have long-standing relationships Forum, Active Lancashire and local ideas into business start-ups with with a wide variety of regional, schools networks to name but a few. help from colleagues in the business SPORT OTHER BURNLEY BUSINESS SPORTS CAMPUS national and international Where possible our courses are incubation service, Propeller. MANAGEMENT COURSES organisations and agencies so accredited through, or endorsed by, students benefit from a diverse professional or industry bodies, We look forward to welcoming you range of work-based learning examples include: the Chartered on campus to meet our academic 18 19 20-21 opportunities. The University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership and the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, the British Association for Sport and staff, experience our facilities, see the opportunities we offer and most importantly ensure that you have University’s International Travel Exercise Sciences, the Register for chosen the course that most suits Bursary Scheme provide students Exercise Professionals and Coaching your interests, motivations and RESEARCH CAREERS with valuable experience. UK, and the Institute for Outdoor aspirations. Please feel free to get in Learning. touch, staff in the School would be We have fantastic opportunities happy to answer any queries for students to learn in real world In terms of applied research we regarding your future education 25 24 environments taking advantage of official partnerships with Plas y have a breadth of work that is spearheaded under the following and career decisions.” Brenin (The National Mountain themes: the Institute for Coaching Sports Centre), Wigan Warriors and Performance, the Centre for Find out more: INTERNATIONAL SPORTING SPORTING RLFC and Preston North End FC, as Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences, OPPORTUNITIES HEADLINES EXCELLENCE well as many other professional the International Institute of StudyAtUCLan sports clubs in the North West and Nutritional Sciences and Applied across the country through our Food Safety Studies, the @StudyAtUCLan alumni network. We also have International Research Institute for 26-27 28-29 30-31
04 05 Life SMALL CITY WITH A BIG PERSONALITY Situated in the heart of the North West of England, the City of Preston is vibrant, cultural and friendly with plenty of activities and events to keep you entertained. 30,000 students live in Preston, making the city a lively, diverse and contemporary place to study. at UCLan Preston has plenty of choice for Sports and Activities outside of the classroom. All UCLan students can take advantage of free sports and gym membership for access to our state-of-the-art Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre at UCLan or hire out the various sports facilities at the fantastic UCLan Sports Arena. If it is an energetic experience with friends you are looking for, why not jump over to the Energi Trampoline Park, open into the PRESTON NORTH END Preston is home to Championship club Preston North End (PNE), one of the founding members of the Football League. PNE became football's first “Invincibles” when they won the inaugural Football League competition,completing the season unbeaten in both the league and FA Cup, which also made them the first team ever to achieve the "Double". SIR TOM FINNEY Preston’s most famous son is Sir Tom Finney. The wing wizard was a one-club man who played over 400 matches for PNE. He was also capped 76 times for England, scoring 30 goals. evening during term time, or reach new heights at the Clip 'n Climb centre, where you can take on the vertical drop slide. In the mood for a group challenge? Put your wits to the test and breakout of The Escape Room or enjoy a classic bowling alley experience at Lakeside Bowling. Want to try something different? Preston is home to Fins Scuba where you can take As a revered footballing talent across NIGHTLIFE part in a number of courses, you can even the world, the University recognised Sir Tom’s achievements through the learn how to capture that perfect Preston’s nightlife is loved amongst award of an Honorary Fellowship in underwater picture. A short train ride away our students thanks to its wide 1988. For many years he was a great is Go Ape Rivington, where you can take variety of pubs, bars and nightclubs. on a Tree Top Adventure in beautiful supporter of the University, regularly Right on campus we have Source Bar, surroundings, or try out Paintballing attending graduation ceremonies and and in the city centre you’ve got 5 Preston to test your tactics to the official engagements as an ambassador nightclubs playing different genres of max. Preston Karting boasts a 500m of UCLan. In 2012 the University was music every night and they are long circuit for any thrill seekers looking immensely proud when Sir Tom surrounded by pubs and bars that to put their driving skills to the test or get accepted its proposal to name its new are really welcoming to students. some air at Preston Skatepark located in sports centre in his honour. Moor Park. SHOPPING THE GUILD WHEEL ACCOMMODATION The Guild Wheel is a 21 mile cycle Preston’s high streets and large You may live locally or you may want to path that circles around the city of PROUD shopping centres house all the major live on campus. Either way, there’s lots to Preston. The cycle path was built to retailers including Primark, do when you’re here. UCLan is dedicated leave a lasting legacy to Preston Debenhams, Topshop and H&M. to ensuring that all our students enjoy Guild 2012. The Guild Wheel makes We also have lots of small, high standard accommodation the most of the different landscapes independent shops that make us throughout their stay at the University. and greenery that surrounds the a little bit different. city, passing by many of the cities There are around 2,200 places available attractions. in UCLan halls of residence for first year students. The halls are either owned or leased by UCLan, and located within or very close to the heart of the main PRESTON campus. Students live in flats which include a kitchen-diner, and within some, a communal area. You have the Find out more: option of standard or en-suite bedrooms, which are priced accordingly. StudyAtUCLan All University halls are self-catering and the prices include all fuel and water bills. @StudyAtUCLan Students will receive free internet access in all halls owned or leased by UCLan.
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08 09 Unsure what your qualifications mean? Use this handy table to turn your grades into points. Grade A2-Level BTEC QCF Extended BTEC QCF BTEC QCF Diploma entry Tariff Diploma Subsidiary Diploma points - D*D*D* - - 168 - D*D*D - - 160 - D*DD - - 152 - DDD - - 144 - DDM - - 128 - DMM D*D* - 112 - - D*D - 104 - MMM DD - 96 - MMP DM - 80 - MPP MM - 64 A* D* - - 56 A PPP MP D 48 B - - - 40 C - PP M 32 D - - - 24 E - - P 16 Worried about meeting entry requirements? Have non-standard qualifications? Starting as a mature Find out more: student? StudyAtUCLan Turn over to find out about @StudyAtUCLan Foundation Degrees
10 11 BA (Hons) ENTRY FOUNDATION OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP This unique course is designed to match the To further boost your employability the requirements of the professional outdoor course is designed to encourage work We offer Foundation Entry routes to all our degree adventure industry, with a student-based experience during the summer and there courses, for students who don’t have the appropriate approach allowing for individual interests are national and international expedition entry requirements to start an honours degree. to be explored. opportunities. You will be learning amongst other By studying this course, you’ll have the Foundation Entry provides an excellent introduction, practitioners in the industry, allowing you chance to gain industry-required National helping you to gain the knowledge, study skills and to share ideas and develop a new community of practice. Governing Body (NGB) qualifications via a structured enhancement programme. confidence to really succeed throughout the rest of your course. You will learn from teaching staff who are experts in their field, actively involved in research and committed to professional The additional study year is an integral part development in both their applied and of your degree. theoretical disciplines. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of the practical, theoretical and contemporary issues within adventure sport and outdoor leadership, while you develop the necessary practical skills on week-long residentials at an outdoor teaching centre. Entry requirements FIND US GRADUATE PROFILE • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 UCLanSSTO Karl Domeracki, Outdoor Adventure • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Leadership graduate Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, @UCLanOutdoors Merit Following completing his degree, Karl “I have recently studied a Foundation • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction* has gone on to lead expeditions in the Entry Course at UCLan. Throughout my • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points UK, Peru, the Alps and Canada. He has course at UCLan, I have enjoyed being • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P also gone on to TAKE PART in expeditions, challenged. It has allowed me to form • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths and walking, ski touring, sailing, and and develop my own views on coaching English or equivalent climbing in Denmark, Germany, Greece, and how different scenarios should be handled.” • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower Switzerland, France and Norway, to than 5.5 name but a few. Karl currently works at the Conway Centre in North Wales as a Tutor of Outdoor Education. Here, he is able to lead outdoor activities to participants with a variety of needs, including SEN, Primary, Secondary School and Higher Education groups.
12 13 Sport and BSc (Hons) Exercise Science NUTRITION AND BSc (Hons) “The Sport and Exercise Science degree at UCLan allowed me to excel in a subject area which I loved. It provided me with fantastic EXERCISE SCIENCES opportunities to gain practical experience in Sport and Exercise Science emerged as an academic preparation for real world situations. The area within a developing body of knowledge that encompasses the parent disciplines of Physiology, knowledge, support and encouragement that Psychology and Biomechanics, along with the teaching staff provided was of an additional sub-disciplines of Sport Nutrition and excellent quality throughout my degree and Performance Analysis. the facilities were outstanding.” This programme adopts a multi-disciplinary This degree has been designed to provide you with an intellectually Graduates who have a detailed understanding of the pathophysiology of stimulating and vocationally relevant programme if you are chronic disease can provide effective recommendations to prevent/delay the approach with the aim of producing knowledgeable interested in nutrition and exercise sciences as it relates to health. onset of disease with exercise and nutritional intervention programmes. BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise Sciences equips you with the knowledge and and skilful graduates in the field of Sport and Exercise Science. Entry requirements Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition can skills required for promoting the health of the general public, clients with risk • UCAS points: 112 points cause diseases that place an enormous factors or patients who already suffer from a disease. The curriculum emphasises the development of burden on the individual and society as a A2; General Studies accepted, Science skills and knowledge that will help further academic whole. The importance of achieving and This is a truly multi-disciplinary course, taught by specialists in each field. and vocational training and subsequent preferable (Biology, PE, Sport Exercise Science) maintaining a good level of health and The provision of two strands aligned to professional accreditation bodies such nutrient intake is receiving greater as the Association for Nutrition and the Register of Exercise Professionals employment. You will extend your knowledge and • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, recognition from employers, the government allows you to specialise in nutrition and food science or health and fitness. skills in a range of activities through integrated Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Merit and the general public. practical experiences. A research project in the final year allows you to integrate your knowledge and • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction* skills in an area of specific interest. • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points Entry requirements FIND US GRADUATE PROFILE • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths and English • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 • UCLanNutritionExerciseSciences Stacey Ennion, Nutrition • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, and Exercise Sciences or equivalent Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Merit @UCLanSENS Graduate • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5 • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction* • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points “The course was perfect • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths and for me as it provided me with the education, FIND US English or equivalent knowledge and practical UCLanNutritionExerciseSciences • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower skills that I needed to pursue a career in than 5.5 promoting health, educating others on the @UCLanSENS importance of good nutrition, supporting individuals in leading healthier lifestyles and changing unhealthy behaviours. Our Nutrition courses were ranked Our state-of-the-art Biological It gave me the underpinning scientific a The Sport and Exercise Science Sciences Laboratories homes a wide knowledge that is required to truly degree at UCLan is endorsed by in the top 20 in the UK for overall variety of equipment including student satisfaction in the National understand why good nutrition is vital the British Association of Sport specialist nutrition analysis equipment Student Survey (NSS), 2018. for health, its links to disease and the & Exercise Sciences (BASES). to aid teaching and research. importance of physical activity.”
14 15 BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) SportS Coaching SportS Coaching and Development and Performance Sports Coaching and Development focuses on Sports Coaching and Performance focuses on community and school development environments. developing performers in a variety of environments. Sports You will learn about developing communities through You will learn about talent development, performance sport, school sport, physical activity and health, analysis, reflective practice, skill development and reflective practice and talent development by drawing coach mentoring. upon industry expertise in schools, sports development, NGBs, county sport partnerships and local authorities. Also available at Burnley Campus. See pages 20 and 21 for more details. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR SportS Coaching courses have been designed THE TWO COACHING COURSES? Sports Coaching and Development is more community focused and to provide you with intellectually stimulating students on this course will learn the skills to use sport in a positive way for a wider audience such as improving health, reducing obesity and vocationally relevant degree programmes and encouraging participation. if you are interested in sports coaching. Sports Coaching and Performance is more focused on developing the skills required to improve the performance of athletes and sportspeople. You will examine sports coaching from a range of perspectives, linking theory and practice while drawing on contemporary research and issues in sports coaching and development. Entry requirements GRADUATE PROFILES The programmes are supported by our Institute of Coaching and Performance (ICaP) and its world renowned practitioners and consultants. These are truly • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 Aaron Briggs, Sports Coaching Graduate multi-disciplinary courses, taught by specialists in each field. • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Aaron studied Sports Coaching and graduated in Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, 2008. Benefitting from the work experience available Both programmes are aligned to the professional accreditation Merit to him at UCLan, Aaron was working part-time with • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Preston North End’s first team in his final year, when body UK Coaching, allowing you to graduate with the skills, he was offered a full-time contract after graduating. knowledge and experience you need to become an effective Distinction* • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points coach and leader in the sports sector. After spending four seasons with The Lilywhites, he was offered the opportunity • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P to work with the U18s and now leads up the Academy Performance Analyst • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths department at Manchester City. “The most interesting part about my career so far Coaching and English or equivalent is working with elite players and putting plans in place that they buy into and then • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower you go and see them perform on a match day,” he explained. Aaron looks back than 5.5 fondly on his time at UCLan and the on the job experience which enabled him to succeed in his chosen career path. He also gave some advice to the potential students of the future. “Follow something you're passionate about and study FIND US something you're passionate about rather than something you get pushed towards. Work hard and opportunities will come.” • UCLanSSTO Jason Todd, Sports Coaching Graduate @SportCoachUCLan “Getting the job [of Player Pathway Analyst at the FA] is a huge highlight and without UCLan that wouldn’t have been possible, the University has given me the basic fundamentals of what my job is. Without the core work that I did here, I don’t think I would’ve been able to go on and do what I do now.” Sarah Nickless, Sports Coaching Graduate Sarah currently works as a Football Development Officer [Youth & Mini Soccer] at Somerset Football Association, developing current playing opportunities for young people under the age of 18 whilst working with clubs and leagues to further support the work of volunteers and coaches. Sarah says of her time at UCLan: “The relationships I created with tutors really helped me with my degree programme and challenged my thinking and supported my development as a person. I fell in love with learning, the endless pit of challenged assumptions, new found knowledge and understanding.”
16 The BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning degree 17 allows students to gain both theoretical knowledge All students on this course are and practitioner skills and apply them in a real world provided with membership of the setting. Students will be given the opportunity to assist Association for Physical Education. with performance testing of professional teams in order to gain valuable experience of working within high performance sport. Students will graduate from the course with the Students will be taught by staff who coach at the elite knowledge and practical coaching competency to level and who also undertake contemporary research begin an exciting career as a Strength and at the highest level in the field of strength and Conditioning coach. conditioning. The skills and experience gained from these two crucial areas is used to create a relevant, The course is also aligned with the guidelines issued practical and contemporary learning environment. by the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) and British Weightlifting (BWL). Strength and Sport Physical AND Conditioning Education This unique course combines the more practical study of physical education and human movement with the theoretical examination BA (Hons) GRADUATE PROFILE Amy Gillingham Sport and Physical Education Graduate BSc (Hons) This degree has been designed to provide you with an of sport from a sociocultural viewpoint. This degree has been intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant designed to provide you with an intellectually stimulating and Whilst completing programme if you are interested in strength and vocationally relevant programme, with the aim of producing her Sport and Physical Education conditioning as it relates to human performance. knowledgeable and skilful graduates in the field of Sport and degree, Amy Physical Education. participated in a variety of sporting disciplines including “The course allowed me to make Students will extend their knowledge and skills in a range of activities football and basketball and proudly ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GRADUATE PROFILE through integrated practical experiences, as well as work placement and some good friends in the world of promoted ‘British Wheelchair Basketball’ strength and conditioning whilst international opportunities. as a Higher Education Wheelchair • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 Paul Johnson (Head of Strength • BTEC Extended Diploma: and Conditioning at Wigan teaching me the fundamental skills Basketball Officer. Amy’s ambition was A research project in the final year allows students to integrate their to become a teacher in PE and managed Distinction, Merit, Warriors), Strength and needed to progress my career in knowledge and skills in an area of specific interest. With each area to secure a placement within Kirkham Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Conditioning graduate. professional sport.” being taught by specialists in their field, this programme gives all students Grammar School whilst at UCLan. the opportunity to gain skills that will give them an excellent platform Merit for employment. • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* “I had recently retired from After graduating, Amy took a slightly Distinction* professional sport and decided to new direction after securing a role as a • Pass Access to HE: further my education by enrolling Sales Advisor and Training Manager at with 112 Points on the BSc (Hons) Strength & Entry requirements FIND US Workplace Advice Group. This allowed her to build life skills prior to moving into • International Baccalaureate: Conditioning course at UCLan. the chosen field of teaching PE. During 28 - 30P • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 UCLanSSTO this phase, Amy’s passion of sport • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including “Although I was a mature student • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, continued, playing football with teams Maths and English or equivalent who had been out of education for Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, @UCLanSportPE such as FC United of Manchester. • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component many years I found the course Merit lower than 5.5 lecturers and fellow students very • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Amy has now progressed into her accommodating with my transition Distinction* targeted role through an initiative between • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points the Ministry of Education UAE and UCLan. back into education. The lecturers • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P Through Amy’s determination and the FIND US are always available to help and • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths support of UCLan, she has secured a PE offer advice, the content of the and English or equivalent teaching role, and has been accelerated material delivered during the UCLanNutritionExerciseSciences • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower as a PE Lead Trainer, managing 8 schools course was outstanding and up to than 5.5 and mentoring twelve PE teachers within date with the current methods the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as part of @UCLanSENS applied in elite sport. the country's vision to improve the physical education curriculum.
18 19 Other Sports Courses @ UCLan SPORT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This degree has been designed to provide you with an intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant BSc (Hons) management disciplines – including management, finance, strategy, operations and economics – and their application Sports Journalism programme if you are interested in business management as it relates to sport. to sport. Sports Therapy This is a truly multi-disciplinary course, taught by specialists You’ll examine sport business management from a range of in each field. The programme is aligned to the professional perspectives, linking theory and practice while drawing on accreditation body The Chartered Institute for the Management contemporary research and issues in sports business, including of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) allowing you to sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility and graduate with the skills, knowledge and experience you need to corruption. At the same time, you’ll learn the core business become an effective leader and manager in the sports sector. Entry requirements GRADUATE PROFILE Sports Journalism BA (Hons) Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) (School Of Journalism, Media and Performance) (School of Health Sciences) • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 Daniel Keary, Sport Business • BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Management Graduate If you are looking to learn the skills and processes of a journalist This degree programme gives you the opportunity to study the Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, and relate them to the coverage of sport, this course will be the theoretical and practical 'hands-on' skills necessary to provide the Merit “The reason I chose to study at UCLan was perfect stepping stone to a sports specialist position in the media best care, management and rehabilitation for the sports and • BTEC Diploma: Distinction* the modules appealed more compared to or communications industries. Sport is far from just a game, it is big recreational participant back to optimum levels of functional, Distinction* other universities who offered the sport business which influences the news agenda, whilst servicing the occupational and sports specific fitness. • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points business management course. Another demands of sports fans across the globe. As well as the reason is I liked the idea of having a smaller development of practical skills in print, online, radio and TV The course is underpinned by the study of theoretical concepts and • International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30P year group and this gave me the opportunity reporting, you will also study sport so that you become knowledge in the fields of physiology, psychology, pathology, exercise • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths knowledgeable about its structure, evolution and organisation. rehabilitation and manual therapies. There will be an emphasis on and English or equivalent to know everybody in the year and have a Creativity is emphasised throughout, and after a final year which the use of manual therapy, massage and sports specific exercise as • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower positive relationship with lecturers. allows you to personalise your programme to suit your career therapeutic components of a rehabilitation programme. than 5.5 aspirations, you will be equipped to deliver quality copy, There were a number of different facilities at presentations and broadcast packages within designated deadlines. This is the first Sports Therapy course in the country to offer UCLan that benefited my 3 years. The gym students financial support towards travel costs they may incur as and sports arena were free and available most FIND US days, which helped me to keep fit and This Sports Journalism course is currently accredited by the part of their Sports Therapy placements. Many Sports Therapy Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) which is made up of placements are based at professional and semi-professional sports participate in sports. The library was especially representatives from the BBC, ITV and Sky. clubs, such as Preston North End, Everton FC, and St Helens RFL. @uclansptbusmgt useful during my three years, as I was able to access books and recourses 24/7.”
20 21 BURNLEY BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Development NCOEURWSE Entry Requirements This degree has been designed to This is a truly multi-disciplinary course, • UCAS points: 112 points at A2 provide you with an intellectually taught by specialists in each field and stimulating and vocationally relevant draws upon industry expertise in • BTEC Extended Diploma: programme if you are interested in schools, sports development, NGBs, Distinction, Merit, Merit - Football Coaching as it relates to county sport partnerships and local Distinction, Distinction, Merit community and school development authorities. The programme is • BTEC Diploma: Distinction*, CAMPUS environments. supported by our Institute of Coaching Distinction* and Performance (ICaP) and its world You will examine Football Coaching renowned practitioners and consultants. • Pass Access to HE: with 112 Points from a range of perspectives, linking theory and practice while drawing on The programme is aligned to the • International Baccalaureate: contemporary research and issues in professional standards and practices 28 - 30P sports coaching and development developed and advocated by UK • GCSE: 5 at Grade C including Maths including developing communities Coaching, allowing you to graduate with and English or equivalent through sport, school sport, physical the skills, knowledge and experience activity and health, reflective practice you need to become an effective coach • IELTS: 6.0 with no Component and talent development. and leader in the sports sector. lower than 5.5 As a student at UCLan Burnley you’d get to enjoy the best of both worlds – a fantastic learning experience together with incredible opportunities to socialise, unwind and embark on the odd adventure in between your studies. The first thing you’ll be impressed by is the opportunities for leisure are endless. Head stunning location. Our campus is ideally situated outdoors to go hiking, cycling, horse riding or in the beating heart of Pennine Lancashire, enjoy a round of golf. Or take to the water on surrounded by miles and miles of open countryside Thompson Park’s boating lake, where you can go and breathtaking views. It’s a landscape which will sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. appeal to anyone with a thirst for exploration and adventure. Looking north, you’ll encounter the Historic Towneley Park, once the deer park for the imposing grandeur of Pendle Hill, whose history 15th century Towneley Hall, is the perfect spot for is steeped in centuries of myths and legends. a quiet picnic or you can sit back and enjoy one of Beyond lie the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire the many live music performances that are held Dales National Park. here during the summer months. Football fanatics can experience the thrills of live Premier League Just a few minutes’ walk away from the campus action at Burnley FC’s Turf Moor stadium. BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development in partnership with you can venture into vast expanses of scenic parkland which offer the perfect way to escape Our sports coaching and development Studying Coaching and Development from it all and unwind. Or get your adrenaline fix – it’s your choice. There are six beautiful Green Flag parks in Burnley. During your free time the An Iconic Campus programme is designed to provide students with the skills, experiences and networks that will establish our at UCLan Burnley means you will not just be a number in a large lecture theatre. We pride ourselves on getting graduates at the forefront of sport to know our students in supportive coaching and development practice. learning environments through staff The programme is rooted in applied and peer mentoring. We will encourage practice by linking theory to practice you in small groups to challenge, learn, and provides many opportunities for and achieve together, to reach your full students to apply their skills in real potential. world contexts across a range of contexts both in the UK and abroad. These courses will be delivered at the new UCLan Burnley Campus at Victoria Also available at Preston Campus. Mill. Practical sessions will be delivered See pages 14 and 15 for more details. from St Peter’s Leisure Centre and the Prairie Sports Village Burnley.
STUDENT AND STAY 22 23 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BE ACTIVE EXPERIENCES HEALTHY AT PLAS Y BRENIN Outdoor Adventure Leadership students enjoy practical sessions at the UK's top provider of outdoor adventure activities, in an exciting partnership between UCLan and Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Sports Centre in North Wales. Students benefit from the expertise of UCLan and Plas y Brenin staff as they tackle a diverse range of modules to STUDENTS ENGAGE IN REAL WORLD LEARNING develop their practical, coaching and Sport and PE students regularly work with local schools, organisations and leadership skills via a range of international partners to enhance their leadership and teaching skills. activities including mountaineering, rock climbing, white water kayaking, From the outset the first years are tasked with organising the Lancashire sea kayaking, mountain biking Indoor Games for primary schools before offering a number of these and canoeing. partners’ activity days at the UCLan Sports Arena as part of the “Healthy Schools are Sporty Schools” initiative. "While these residential weeks are extremely fun and physically Opportunities are then given to working with our colleagues from the demanding, the hardest part is University of Paris and the course partner’s with schools such as Lancaster integrating the theory learned in Girls' Grammar School (LGGS), Lancaster Royal Grammar School (LRGS), lectures to the decision making Ripley St Thomas and Eden Boys High School to give both sets of processes and methods of teaching students’ opportunities to work in local secondary schools. used by the instructors. The emphasis was placed on problem-based To finish their first year, students are offered trips to the USA and China teaching." to enhance their international knowledge on how different National Jack Ricketts, Outdoor Adventure Curriculums are delivered abroad. Whatever your academic, health or Leadership Student sporting ability, there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy at UCLan. We run a huge and varied range of exercise classes and activities around CASE STUDY:Emma Hargreaves campus including: Emma came to UCLan following a foundation degree in Sports Coaching and went on to achieve a first-class WE’RE THE TOP UK degree in Sports Coaching and Development. Emma is UNIVERSITY FOR a successful athletics coach with Preston Harriers with whom she runs international programmes for young ENTREPRENEURS athletes by taking them to Europe for intense training If your ambition is to camps. Since graduating she has also secured a job as trainee PE teacher with Play competitive sport - the Students’ Union has a work for yourself, a local Preston school, and her goal is to start a PGCE in September 2018. variety of clubs affiliated to British you’re more likely to Universities (BUCS) and a series of Getin2: Leagues succeed at UCLan. Emma commented on her time at UCLan: “The Sports Coaching tutors are Give it a Go our own Students’ Union leagues. - compete as a school, club or group We’re No 1 in the UK amazing. The knowledge, experience and commitment they give at the - try something new Our BUCS teams travel the country of friends in a choice of sports for graduates still University is incredible. that you may have with recent success in American including 11-a-side Football, 5-a-side running thriving never considered. “The Sports Coaching and Development course helped me to develop my Football, Basketball, Cycling, Golf, Football (Men's), 5-a-side Football businesses after time management skills, perseverance and motivation, which helped me in Rugby Union and Women’s Football. (Women's), Netball (Women's), three years. receiving first-class awards in all my modules during third year, which I Basketball (Mixed), Futsal (Mixed), didn’t think would be possible. Racketball (Mixed), Box League Footy 5s, Volleyball (Mixed). “Work hard and play hard! Get to know your tutors well. If you work hard they are willing to give you 100%.” Getin2: Turn Up and Play - come along and we will facilitate games and activities including; the Getin2: The Halls - inter-hall competitions to get Jogging Club, the Rebel Rounders’ to know your fellow students Club, the Rock and Roll Dodgeball when you arrive at UCLan. Dojo, the Casual Swimmers, Cardio/Touch Tennis, No Strings Badminton, Table Tennis, Futsal, 3v3 Ballers Basketball and Boxing.
24 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF COACHING AND PERFORMANCE (ICAP) INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 25 AND APPLIED FOOD SAFETY INSTITUTE (IFI) STUDIES (IINSAFSS) The Institute of Coaching and Performance (ICaP) at UCLan focuses on The International Football Institute (IFI) iINSAFSs has been established to the enhancement of performance, either links UCLan in research partnership to advance and promote the development directly or by developing providers and the National Football Museum, England – of teaching and research within the field systems to bespoke needs. As the the world’s leading museum for of food and nutrition. The Institute's predominant support profession, association football. Mutual activities internationally renowned faculty are coaching (and its other variants such as involve research into the social, cultural all currently active in research, ensuring instruction, teaching and leading) is the and historical aspects of football, holding an innovative yet focused approach major focus. However, the Institute also conferences and symposia, making with practical application in UCLan's works with other key providers, in application for funded projects and the undergraduate and postgraduate particular science and medicine, both as supervision of postdoctoral and graduate course delivery. single disciplines and as members of an research students. integrated support team. CAREERS The UCLan Careers team offers ongoing RE- careers advice and guidance, drop-in sessions, online careers support/resources and employer events to support and SEARCH enhance your employability development throughout your degree. These are offered along with specialist workshops to help you understand how to excel in the recruitment process whilst at university, for work CENTRE FOR APPLIED SPORT INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE experience opportunities, and beyond for AND EXERCISE SCIENCES INSTITUTE FOR SPORT FOR GOLF EDUCATION (IIGE) (CASES) STUDIES (IRISS) when working towards gaining a graduate Our vision is that IIGE becomes a CASES unite research relating to sport The International Research Institute for nationally and internationally recognised level job upon completion of your degree. and exercise related to physiology, Sport Studies (IRiSS) is a multi- golf education institute which utilises its biomechanics, technology, nutrition, disciplinary research institute, primarily research, industry links, staff work psychology and wellness. Sport and based on the social sciences and cultural placements, and student cohorts, to exercise performance research assesses studies approaches to sport, which seeks inform the development of golf policy the impact of training, technique and to encourage the development of and underpin the student learning performance-related issues with regard collaborative research projects, within experience. to the participation and achievements of UCLan, the UK and transnationally with athletes and exercisers alike. groups of colleagues at other universities and research institutes. The Centre's research is diverse, including outputs in the following areas: equipment design; equine biomechanics; 50% cycling performance; ergogenic aids to Many of our academics undertake performance; performance in extreme environments, chronobiology, paediatric world-leading research which helps work physiology; match analysis, SAQ to inform our teaching and benefit our conditioning, integrated sport and students. Almost 50% of the research exercise performance. which the University submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
26 PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORT IN 27 HUNAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY CHINA SPORT FOR UCLan have created a partnership with Hunan will progress to UCLan for part of their Students from the School of Sport and DEVELOPMENT Normal University (HNU) where the two universities are collaborating on a joint undergraduate studies, or undertake Master’s courses. Students from the UK will have the Wellbeing recently visited China on a two- week trip in which they had the opportunity IN ZAMBIA programme which has recently been approved opportunity to study in China as part of their by the Ministry of Education in China. The UCLan course, which will be taught in English. to teach PE in a number of schools whilst Every year UCLan students have the BA (Hons) Sport and Physical Education degree learning and developing new methods of opportunity to visit Zambia, as part of will be delivered in Changsha at HNU, with staff David Grecic and Nick Passenger from the teaching as well as experiencing the culture The Sport for Development Project, to teach based in country and will have a football focus. UCLan School of Sport & Wellbeing visited of the world’s fourth largest country. children about the dangers of HIV and drug recently and delivered some PE sessions with abuse using sport as a tool for teaching. 88 students have started the foundation year in the students from the Sports college at HNU On the trip, links have been made with 2018 and at full capacity the course will have and discussed the joint programme education authorities allowing future This year, a group of 18 undergraduates 480 students. It is expected that some of these preparations with the team. students of UCLan to have teaching consisting of mainly Sports Coaching and opportunities in China. Additionally, Sport and PE students spent almost three partnerships were made with Beijing weeks out in the African country, working INTERNATIONAL Sports University and China Club together to promote health messages and Cliff commented: “This project gives students Football Ltd. life skills through sport and physical activity. the opportunity to study the global value and contribution sport can make towards Established in 2008 by Cliff Olsson, supporting wider international development Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and such as the Sustainable Development Goals Development, the students work for a and gives them a better informed perspective community developed agency called Sport in of global challenges.” Action as part of the project. Sport in Action OPPORTUNITIES (SIA) is a non-governmental organisation Over the past few years of this programme, whose aim is to better peoples’ quality of life UCLan students have raised more than through sport and recreation activities. £10,000 towards buying basic sports The target groups include orphaned and equipment and supported the building of vulnerable children, youth, girls and women basketball courts in local rural schools and disabled people. in Zambia. VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AT CAMP AMERICA Our courses provide opportunities to gain The camp offered an array of facilities valuable work experience – both in the UK including; circus school, rock shop, and overseas. Student, Megan Greaves spent performing arts, horseback, water a summer in Orson, Pennsylvania at Camp sports and much more. I taught America, working and living alongside children hip-hop to beginners, intermediate to improve her teaching skills. and advanced, the children were always enthusiastic and eager "I worked very long hours, sharing basic to learn. I had the best time, accommodation with up to 12 girls who made lifelong friends and I was in charge of with another counsellor. gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience." STUDY FLORIDA STATE ABROAD UNIVERSITY UCLan and Florida State University have created a partnership following a UCLan has exchange agreements with almost visit by the Sport and PE undergraduates to one of the highest ranked 100 universities from around the world, American universities. The optional trip, supported by the International whether it’s Europe through the Erasmus+ Office gives students the opportunity to attend a series of lectures, visit scheme, our Worldwide Exchange programme world class facilities and take in Florida’s tourist attractions. where we have partners in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Hong Kong or the WORK International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP), which offers up the rest of the world. ABROAD Study undertaken and passed abroad will The Erasmus+ Work Placement be credited to your degree, so whether you Scheme provides a financial grant for go for a semester or a year, it will not result students to carry out a traineeship (work in extending the length of time it takes to placement) in countries across Europe. The complete your degree programme. restrictions on who you work for and where you work are fairly flexible – you can choose to work in most sectors, in private or public companies, schools or non-profit organisations.
28 Lancashire 29 UCLan Student SPORTING Sports Awards honour for commended as BUCS HEADLINES UCLan lecturer Higher Education Hero Zuleikha Chikh has been recognised at an influenced by the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) for her work in women’s football. The Sport Business Management student can develop skills such as communication and teamwork that will help them in further life. I feel that if we can get more roles models from universities trying to get young females to feel empowered and inspired, and show them that they can do just as well as men, Degree success for and the first ever UCLan Football Activator in Participation has supported and delivered and sometimes, even better!” Rochdale student who initiatives spanning the breadth of the As part of the FA and BUCS University participation offer. After undertaking her FA Grassroots Hub programme, the University Level 1 in her first year, Zuleikha is now has been developing pathways for young fled Afghanistan as a child John Morgan, a sports and PE lecturer at UCLan, won the Lancashire Lifetime Achievement award for the Blackburn area at the Lancashire Sports Awards in honour inspiring the future female football stars of Preston. “The university ‘Get Qualified’ initiative is female footballers to stay within the game. Zuleikha has also been leading their SSE Wildcats programme. Omid graduates from UCLan a decade journey but the alternative was to stay in football club and he’s planning to do a of his 34-year career. John was nominated great to upskill the student workforce. “One of the girls from the Muslim sessions after risking his life to reach the UK. Afghanistan and risk my life anyway. master's in sports coaching. by colleagues from Queen Elizabeth’s I wanted to use my Level 1 in real life, and came down to the Sir Tom Finney SSE When I arrived in the UK I was a young boy Grammar School in Blackburn after the university provide some amazing Wildcats session – that was the aim of going A Rochdale student has achieved his who spoke hardly any English so it was Omid added: “When I speak to young working there for the last 11 years before opportunities to work with local into schools and offering them a pathway to education dreams 10 years after risking his life hard at first but I made sure to take up every people about my experiences, I tell them to coming to UCLan. organisations and are able to get your name get involved at the sports arena.” to flee Afghanistan in search of a better life. opportunity given to me, which has led me take advantage of the education that’s so out there for you.” to where I am today. readily available. I was put into a situation John said: “It’s a wonderful accolade and Zuleikha has a passion for harnessing sport Omid Hussini graduated from UCLan with where I had to fight to survive but it’s made something I’m very proud of. I’ve Through the initiative, Zuleikha undertook to create social change, and has given over a degree in sports coaching a decade after “My head wasn’t in the right place during me the person I am today. My mum, dad, thoroughly enjoyed my teaching career a football coaching role at the local Preston 300 hours to support asylum seekers and he left his family behind in Afghanistan my first year at UCLan and I found it tough,” brothers and sisters back in Afghanistan are and to be recognised for my contribution Muslin Girls High School, and although faced refugees through the Sir Tom Finney Soccer when he was only 13-years-old. Risking he said. “Thankfully I was well supported very proud of what I’ve achieved and by colleagues is wonderful.” with facility and cultural challenges, the girls Centre and British Red Cross, and is hoping his life, Omid walked hundreds of miles and got back on track. Sometimes you’ve got appreciate that had I stayed my life would have flourished. to continue this work after her studies. through several countries before reaching to fail to succeed and now I’m so proud to be very different.” John, who hails from Bridgend in South Europe by holding onto the side of a boat have graduated from University.” Wales, has lived in Longridge for the last “I am passionate about social inclusion and and finally arriving in the UK by hiding He was also handed the Mark Lees 27 years having also worked at Preston’s social mobility, and in the future I would love under the wheel arch of a coach. Omid enjoys coaching football, tennis and Endeavour Award by the University, an College and as a rugby coach for Blackburn, to work with refugees and asylum seekers, basketball and has worked for Link For Life accolade given annually in memory of Preston Grasshoppers and Vale of the Lune preferably women, engaging them in any Now 23, Omid is a university graduate after in Rochdale with children aged 5 – 14 to Mark Lees, a UCLan sports development during this time. sport they are interested in and being a role rebuilding his life in Rochdale and then gain experience alongside his studies. His graduate, who passed away in December model for them. The most important thing is Preston. He said: “It was a really dangerous dream would be to work for a professional 2015 after a battle with a brain tumour. After retiring from full-time teaching for them to feel socially included and make during the summer, the 58-year-old friends.” married father of two is now working part-time at UCLan to train the PE teachers UCLan to pilot sports industry programme Zuleikha’s football leadership journey has of the future. exposed her to a wide variety of cultures, challenges and experiences, and has led her John added: “Teaching people to teach is to inspire many others to enjoy the game. that will set employability benchmark Chartered Institute for the Management of CIMSPA membership categories that will provide a range of benefits that will something different but I’m really enjoying it. A good teacher needs to be enthusiastic and that’s why I love working with the “There is a major barrier for young Muslim women, they are one of the most inactive groups in society and going into the school “It does make you humble – you are putting something on for someone less fortunate students at UCLan because they’re all so many did not think football was for them. It than you, and providing them with kit, they Sport and Physical Activity Higher recognise academic, research and insight enhance the learning experience of our positive and open to ideas.” is about breaking down that barrier – football feel part of the community.” Education Partnership Pilot scheme up professionals, with a pathway to chartered students, provide them with access to and running membership. Other ambitions for the chartered membership and reassure partnership include improving work employers across the sector that their The University of Central Lancashire is one of 10 UK universities that will pilot a placement and internship opportunities and the development of a national graduate education is professionally relevant.” UCLan teams up with former UCI President and Lancashire scheme set up by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) that will finalise the training programme for the sector. Students studying degree programmes Speaking about the partnership pilot launch, Tara Dillon, CIMSPA CEO, said: “We are very pleased to be launching our Higher bike manufacturer to set up elite women’s cycling team endorsement and recognition process for associated with the pilot scheme will be Education Partnership Pilot scheme and Plans to create a new top-level international Women's cycling UK sport and physical activity-related introduced to their sector’s professional to be starting substantive work on an team for 2019 onwards have taken a major step forward, with the degree programmes. body and receive a range of affiliation endorsement framework our sector is keen announcement of the founding partnership at the heart of the benefits, including access to free eLearning to embrace. project. Once the two-year pilot is complete, all via the CIMSPA Academy. degree programmes relating to occupations “The 10 universities taking part in the pilot UCLan has formed a partnership with former Union Cycliste within the sport and physical activity sector Dr Adrian Ibbetson, Head of School for are at the forefront of working to ensure Internationale (UCI) and British Cycling President Brian Cookson will be eligible to be endorsed and quality Sport and Wellbeing, said: “We are their graduates successfully transition into and innovative Lancashire cycling company BeaconFell Limited assured by CIMSPA – the sector’s chartered delighted to be one of the universities employment and I would like to applaud all to establish and run the team. professional body. selected by the Chartered Institute for the of our new partners for their forward- Management of Sport and Physical Activity thinking ethos and commitment to It will participate in the UCI Women's WorldTour, a global series Endorsed degree programmes will be to be at the forefront of professional excellence.” of events covering more than 20 races in 10 countries over three certified as meeting employer-set development within our sector. continents, each year. professional standards – an employability benchmark making clear the job roles a “At the University of Central Lancashire we Discussions are already underway with potential sponsors and student completing the programme is are passionate about real world learning, suppliers of goods and services, and the major international NGO qualified for. authentic assessment and ensuring that our World Bicycle Relief will be the chosen charity partner of the team. students are equipped with transferable UCLan will support development in a range of areas including During the pilot, higher education partners skills that enhance their employability. fitness testing, coaching, nutrition support, physiotherapy and will support the development of new Being part of the HE Partner pilot scheme medical assessments.
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