Applied Sports Studies in Athletics

Leeds Beckett University

Explore your sporting passion as a competing athlete as you build real-life professional experience. You’ll work with us and our partnership organisations in your chosen sport.

If you’re an athlete competing at national or international level, or you have significant coaching experience, this degree will enable you to build your professional experience in athletics.

As part of this course, you'll:

Study four key areas: sport science and performance, sport business and management, sport coaching and sport in the community

Develop academic and professional skills, applying these into your chosen sport

Work with our industry partners including key employers, for example, Leeds Rhinos (rugby and netball), Leeds United and British Athletics

Apply your learning around these areas of study to your chosen sport setting

Gain breadth and depth of work experience from day one through modules, volunteering, coaching qualifications and paid employment

Decide whether to focus on one discipline area, or maintain a breadth as you progress through your degree

Placements and work experience

You'll work with various companies or clubs in the Leeds region to build up valuable industry experience throughout your course. In both your first and second years you'll complete a minimum of 100 hours’ formal work-based learning. In your third year, you'll continue your sport-specific learning alongside tailored personal tutor sessions that will enable you to directly consider your next steps after graduation. Your Final Year Project will be relevant to both your intended career and employers’ needs.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

This course was developed in consultation with industry partners, so you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge that employers are seeking. You’ll start building your experience and professional network from day one, so you’ll create a portfolio of experience to impress employers.