Applied Sport Studies in Tennis (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Applied Sport Studies in Tennis (Hons) from Leeds Beckett University , study four key areas: sport science and performance, sport business and management, sport coaching and sport in the community.

Key facts

Placements and work experienceYou'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.

Build your portfolioThroughout your course, you'll have the opportunity to build and present evidence of your experience and planning through your personal and professional development portfolio whilst also gaining key employability experiences. Your portfolio will be a record of experiences you have engaged with both within modules and wider University opportunities and will range from those hosted by our sport-specific partners, to other activities closely aligned with possible employment options.

Breadth of learningYour learning will be informed by current policy, high standards in professional practice and applied theory so you'll graduate with the skills you'll need to work in the sports industry. You'll learn in a group with fellow students studying the same area of sporting and professional interest, with opportunities to enhance your learning through sharing across sporting contexts. This means you'll be ready for roles within the sports industry aligned to your area of specialism and beyond.