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Welcome
Studying sport at university
The course
Studies? Science? P.E? Recreation management? Journalism?
Single honours? Joint? Major/Minor?
Focussed or broad? What are your career plans?
The university
City/town? Campus/spread? Accommodation? Resources? Reputation?
1. Does the place feel right for you?
2. Is there a reputation and a depth?
3. Are the staff well qualified and expert?
4. Are there the facilities for your degree?
5. Are there external measures of quality?
6. How will you develop your employability?
7. Can you become part of the place ?
Some key facts
c21,000 students
150 years of development
Noted as a leading professional university
A rising research star
Significant investment
Financially secure
Continual Innovation
Chelsea, London 1898Men 1960sLeisure studies 1970sSports science 1980sHospitality, ManagementTourism, Retail 1990sJournalism, events 2000sEuro- BA/MACoaching80 academic staff
1,700 students1,000 students studying sport
Football 4 Peace
200 coaches and 1000 children from Arab and Jewish communities in the Middle East
PGCE Physical Education student Stephanie Fitt said “…PE is not just about competitive team sports and with careful thought can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for all children.”
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Degree endorsement and laboratory accreditation
OFSTED
“Excellent” ratings for virtually everything in teacher education
National Council for Training of Journalists
Accreditation
Virtual cricket helps batsmen
Researcher Karl Stevenson:
“The system we are developing helps batsmen focus on the most information-rich areas of the bowler's action at the right moment. This allows them to start preparing a response before the bowler has released the ball, narrowing the 400-millisecond deficit in their favour”
“ …... (The Chelsea School)….. is arguably the leading place in the world for the study of sport and leisure cultures.”
Professors Tomlinson and Sugden: world-leading academics
Professor Doust:
• Chair, British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Board member, English Institute of Sport
• DCMS national science research advisory committee
Stidder and Hayes’ popular P.E. teachers’ text
Jackie Errigo: Chief examiner for NCTJ Law
London 2012 connections
Jorg Krieger: 2012 National Dissertation of the Year awarded by the Leisure Studies Association (LSA).
Ewan Macfarlane: One of 12 prize winners at the 2012 exhibition of final year work. Presented by John Carlos, Olympic medallist.
National student survey 2012 results
Sport course average 87%National average 85%
• Individual academic tutor
• Tutors offer 3 hours a week for personal tutorials
• All staff have either a formal teaching qualification or at least 10 years experience
• Support services
“Jed Novick is a really good lecturer...helps students feel at ease”
“Jon Binney is a truly innovative lecturer whose high standards have pushed the work ethic of our cohort and given us the best possible start to our careers.”
Excellence in
teaching &
support
Your workload
Typically…….
Typical week 12 hours timetabled on three to six modules1 hour personal tutorials23 hours directed and personal study
10 credits 2 hours a week of direct classroom time(lectures, labs, seminars, practicals etc.)
4 hours a week of directed study(reading, tasks, writing essays, revising, preparing presentations, sign-up for individual tutorials etc.)
60 credits each semester in lumps of10 or 20 credit modules
Excellence in
teaching &
support
Excellence in
teaching &
support
Lori-Louise Boyton went on placement to Crystal Palace football club. This included going to Sky Sports' Soccer AM, working on match days and organising a children’s football tournament.
After you graduate……. almost 100% of PE students enter teaching
For non-PE students
50% will enter sport/exercise careers
50% will enter general graduate careers
”The high earning power of some courses……… is shown by graduates in sports science from Brighton University who earn an average £20,516, slightly more than Manchester maths graduates”.
Sunday Times 13th September 2009
Us NationalEmployed/study 90.2% 90%Not available or 9.8% 10%unemployed
Data from HESA survey of 10/11 leavers six months after graduation
Halls of Residence
Postgraduate centre
Graduate centre
Eastbourne
Library
What next?
Apply to five
Get an offer
Choose Firm and Insurance
Pass exams!
Start
Post-offer visit
Chelsea School Newsletter
Editor Marilyn DoustStudent Support [email protected]
Student reportersPhysical Education BA(Hons) with QTSChris MartinEmma O’Reilly
Sport Journalism BA(Hons)Ryan ForesterHenry Milward
Issue 13
February 2010
1
Superbike.....super studentWhen freelance journalist David Bradford was commissioned to write a piece on the importance of physical fitness for motorcyclists in SuperBike Magazine, he came to Chelsea for assistance. The challenge was taken up by MSc student Alex Bliss.
Alex said: “I was intrigued. As anyone who knows me will testify, I like a challenge. Indeed, this is one of the most appealing aspects of the MSc. courses at the University of Brighton. It offers the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of sport- and exercise-related disciplines. I enjoyed myself tremendously working with motorcyclist Gary Jones and gained some thoroughly worthwhile experience.”
The motorcycling work fitted in perfectly with Alex’s Professional Enquiry Module. Alex put rider Gary Jones through his paces to test all aspects of his fitness from VO2 max to ECG monitoring. The scientific data demonstrated how fit a professional superbike rider must be. Alex is proud to have featured in SuperBike Magazine and he has since been offered further magazine work. “The experience has added a further dimension to my CV and professional experience,” says Alex.
Graduate interviews football legend EusebioSport Journalism graduate Adam Clark recently interviewed Benfica and Portugal legend Eusebio as part of his role at Everton Football Club. Adam has been working at the Premiership club since graduating in the summer of 2008, and met the former star following his visit to Goodison Park.
Adam interviews Eusebio
Adam said: “Everton were playing Benfica in a European fixture and Eusebio was over to watch the match. I never considered that I would be chosen to conduct the interview, but a few hours before kick-off, my boss told me to get a set of questions together. My role working on the club’s official programme means I am in regular contact with the first team squad. But obviously Eusebio is a football great, so it was a really good experience.”
After finishing his second year, Adam completed 12 months work experience at Arsenal Football Club, a position which came about thanks to the university.
“For me university was a fantastic experience. I absolutely loved it and met people who will be friends for life. Eastbourne is a pretty place, and socially, from sports teams to nightlife, I had everything I needed.”
“One of the big plus points for me was the opportunities that were offered on my course, and being able to take the NCTJ exams was a huge factor in why I chose the university in the first place. The course itself helped me massively to get to where I am today and I will always be grateful for that. I still speak on occasions to some of my former lecturers.”
Ryan ForesterSport Journalism student
Alex tests Gary’s maximal oxygen uptake(photo courtesy of Justin Wood)
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