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Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME

Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME. Welcome to The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: Sports Science with Management. Welcome and Introduction . Welcome to the School Visit Day for Sports Science with Management About the Visit Day Your chance to ask questions

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Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME

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  1. Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME Welcome to The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: Sports Science with Management

  2. Welcome and Introduction Welcome to the School Visit Day for Sports Science with Management • About the Visit Day • Your chance to ask questions • See the School and campus facilities • Talk to staff and current students

  3. Why choose Loughborough? • A proud heritage • Founded in 1909 • Awarded its Charter in 1966 • ‘Loughborough University of Technology’ • Renamed Loughborough University in 1996 • A strong reputation • Famous sporting alumnus • Innovation in science and technology • An enterprise culture • Focus on sustainability • winner of the Green Gown Awards 2010

  4. Why choose Loughborough? • A Top 20 UK university • 11thThe Guardian University Guide 2013 • 12thThe Sunday Times University Guide 2013 • 13thTheTimes Higher Education “Table of Tables” 2012 • 14thTheComplete Independent University Guide2013 • 16thThe Times Good University Guide 2013 • Voted England’s Best Student Experience six years running 2006-2011 (Times Higher Education)

  5. Why choose Loughborough? • A leading research university • Research Assessment exercise (RAE) • ALL departments “Internationally recognised” • 25% classed as “world leading” • SSHES “best in the UK for sports-related studies” • Commended the School's world-leading International Research • Research that matters • Directly informs teaching • Cutting edge and up-to-date

  6. Your future starts here • Graduate Employability • Close links with industry • Industry relevant learning • Supporting your personal development

  7. Your future starts here • Graduate Employability • Our respected Careers & Employability Centre • Graduate recruitment and placement fairs • over 130 leading recruiters on campus • Put your CV in the hands of your future employer • Support for entrepreneurial skills and ideas • Placement opportunities • “test drive” a career gain valuable work experience

  8. Your future starts here • Graduate Employability • 73% of Loughborough graduates in“higher graduate” level occupations • National average = 63%

  9. A great place to study • An outstanding campus • 437 acre single-site campus • the largest in the UK • A lively atmosphere • 17,000 staff and students from over 100 different countries • An easily accessible central UK location • Everything you need conveniently close at hand

  10. A great place to study • Excellent facilities • Entertainment, eating, shopping • Support services • Study resources • A range of accommodation

  11. A great place to study • Your Students’ Union • The only SU wholly owned and run by students • Over 100 clubs and societies – with something for everyone! • A lively arts programme • Facilities, support, volunteering opportunities • Loughborough Students’ Rag • the largest student fundraising organisation in the UK • SU’s own website:www.lufbra.net

  12. A unique sporting heritage • Unrivalled sports facilities and coaches • Sport for all is actively encouraged • Full range of recreational activities available • Caters for everyone from elite athlete to enthusiastic beginner • The widest range of world class sports facilities for a wide range of ports

  13. Accommodation • Over 5,600 students live in University in Halls. • 15 different halls • Catered and self-catering • As standard, all rooms have a bed, storage, desk, chair, shelves and a pin board. • Ensuitefacilities in some halls • All have access to laundry facilities, a games room, Hallnet (direct access to the University Intranet, with Freeview TV) • For further information please visit the University accommodation webpage • http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/accommodation

  14. About the School • Ranked 1st for Sports Science in the UK • The Times Good University Guide 2013 • The Guardian University Guide 2013 • The Complete Independent University Guide 2013 • Research assessed as the best in the country • Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008

  15. Areas of study within your degree • Physiology • Biomechanics and Motor Control • Psychology • Sociology • Physical Activity and Health • Pedagogy and Coaching • Marketing and Finance as applied to sport and leisure contexts • Policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure

  16. Teaching Methods

  17. What skills will I acquire? • Opportunity to gain hands on experience • Opportunity to take part in debates and discussion with tutors • A more personal learning experience • Experience of taking part in real research • Contributes to skills and learning development • Experience the diversity of Sports Science

  18. Course Structure Year 1

  19. Course Structure Year 2

  20. Exchange Studies • Chance to study abroad for the second semester of the second year • Modules you take on exchange count towards your Degree University of Toronto University of Cologne University of Michigan UTS, Sydney Purdue University, Indiana UWA, Perth

  21. Course Structure Year 3

  22. Placements Chance to work in industry between 2nd and 3rd years • Chelsea FC • English Cricket Board • Leicester City FC • Leicester Tigers RFC • Lawn Tennis Association • Millfield School • New South Wales Institute of Sport • LOCOG • RFU

  23. Career Destinations

  24. Any questions • For more information please contact: • Bethany Hodgkinson psuga@lboro.ac.uk • http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs

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