The Open University: Sport

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The Open University Sport Fitness

• Vocational Progression Pathways Seminar
• Dearne Valley College
• 31 January 2008

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Dr Shaun LongThe Open University in Yorkshire2
Trevelyan SquareBoar LaneLeedsLS1 6ED

• www.open.ac.uk
• S.K.Long_at_open.ac.uk

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New Sports Qualifications

• Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness
  and Management 120 points
• Introduction to Sport, Fitness Management (May
  2008 Jan 2009)
• Working and Learning in Sport and Fitness (May
  2009 Jan 2010)
• Foundation Degree in Sport, Fitness and Health
  240 points
• Modules listed above plus two new courses
  currently in development

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Foundation Degree Focus

• Developed in direct consultation with employers
  and sector organisations (e.g. the Fitness
  Industry Association, the Register of Exercise
  Professionals and YMCA Fitness Industry
  Training).
• Specialist vocational component underpinned by
  broad-based academic learning
• No experience in sector necessary for admission
• However, necessary minimum of 5 hours per week
  paid/unpaid employment in relevant setting for
  work-based modules

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Outline Degree Structure

• Level One
• Introduction to key concepts in sport and fitness
• Developing individual work skills
• Investigating the wider business context
• Level Two
• Incorporates professional qualifications from
  Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
• Additional expertise in health and fitness and
  the psychology of exercise
• Specialised knowledge for groups with specific
  exercise needs (e.g. those with medical
  conditions)

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Introductory Module

• E112 Introduction to Sport, Fitness Management
• Five broad topic areas
• Sport, recreation and fitness in the UK
• Physical activity and health
• Training for health, fitness and sport
• Valuing your customers
• Eating to win

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Where to Start?

• Y164 Exploring Sport Online
• March
• June
• September
• November
• Each course lasts 20 weeks

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Enrolment Deadlines

• Introduction to Sport, Fitness and Management
• 11 April 2008
• Exploring Sport Online
• 18 Feb for March
• 19 May for June

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Applying for Courses

• Telephone [phone]
• Visit our website www.open.ac.uk/courses

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Further Information on Finance

• You can obtain information about the Open
  University Student Budget Account (OUSBA) at
  www.open.ac.uk/ousba or by phoning 01908 655 777.
• For information on financial support, visit
  www3.open.ac.uk/courses/about/p6_1.shtml
• Tesco Clubcard holders can redeem vouchers
  towards OU course fees at four times their face
  value