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Job Profiles - sports in general
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A degree in sport / exercise science degree is a great start for a variety of careers in the sports industry where you can work with children, athletes or the general public.
Typical employers
Jobs are available with a range of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including:
professional sports clubs
national sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies
private health and fitness clubs, spas and public sports and recreation facilities
local authorities
schools, further education and higher education institutions
the health sector, including the NHS.
As a sport and exercise science graduate, you may also go on to set up your own business or consultancy. You may also enter a career not directly related to sport, such as finance or management.
Useful Links
https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/university/
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/sport-and-exercise-science
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/sport-and-leisure-management
University ideas :
Hartpury:
https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/
UCFB:
https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-career/careers-in-football-and-sport/
Personal statement help
Talk about the experience you hhave in sport. Who are your influences?
Discuss any experience of volunteering, coaching, leading or organising sport and fitness opportunities for others.
Talk about yourcurrent subjects and how these will potentially help you at university. What modules have you particularly enjoyed?
Study the content of the sport course for which you are applying and tailor your statement accordingly. Demonstrate a good knowledge of the course and how your current studies, interests and activities/experience are relevant to this area of study, be it coaching, sport science or strength and conditioning.
Talk about the modules you are looking forward to studying and why.
How will this course prepare you for your future career pathway?
Useful Links
https://universitycompare.com/personal-statement-examples/sports-science/statement/
https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/sports-science-personal-statement-examples
https://www.applytouni.com/applying/personal-statements/sport-science-personal-statement/
BEST UNIVERSITIES TO STUDY SPORT SCIENCE
Apprenticeships
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Useful Links
https://apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/apprenticeship-by-industry-sector/sport-and-fitness/
https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses?keyword=sport
https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/apprenticeships/
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunities/sport-and-fitness
https://www.sportingfuturestraining.co.uk/pe-and-school-sports-apprenticeships/
work experience & volunteering
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Career Videos
Careers in Sport YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H0hwy3t5vJ4d9qYvbw2qA
Sports Science | Undergraduate Degrees at University of Leeds
Sport, Coaching & Physical Education Degree
Studying a Sport and Exercise Science degree
Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)