Enrolment and Freshers' Week
Sunday 13th September 2020 - Friday 18th September 2020
Dear student
Please read the essential information relating to your chosen course below. This includes the equipment you will need for your studies, when you will be able to enrol as well as information about your induction to the college.
If this is not the course you want to study, please contact the college to discuss an alternative course by calling 01964 553000.
HNC Sport and Exercise Science
Enrolment Days and Information
HOW AND WHEN TO ENROL
To ensure the safety of our staff and students and to manage the number of people on campus in a Covid-safe manner during this busy period, it is our intention to enrol as many students as possible online. You can find out if you’re eligible for online enrolment on our How to Enrol page.
If you are eligible to complete your enrolment online, you will receive a unique username and password via letter and email. This will allow you to sign in to access your online enrolment dashboard.
If you do not receive this information by Monday 10th August, please contact the college on 01964 553000.
Online enrolment for this programme opens on 13th August 2020.
Please note: Access to your personal online enrolment dashboard will only be available from the date stated above.
If you need support with online enrolment, please email enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk or give us a call on 01964 553000 during the support times shown on our How to Enrol page.
If you are not eligible for online enrolment or need extra support, please call 01964 553000 to book an appointment to enrol on campus.
INDUCTION
The enrolment process will be complete once you have attended Bishop Burton for your induction session, which will take place on Wednesday 16th September, 9.15am - 4pm.
Please bring your own device if you have one.
At induction, students will receive their ID badge, a copy of their Learner Agreement and details about how to access their college email account, including their username and password (which they can change if they wish at a later date).
Recommended Reading
The college has its own Learning Resource Centre that houses an extensive collection of books and journals. However, from time to time, it’s useful to have access to your own copies. These are the top books that we recommend you have for your course:
- Cottrell, S. (2008) - The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave
- Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H. & Costill, D.L. (2012) Physiology of sport and exercise. (5th Ed). Leeds: Human Kinetics
- Weinberg, R., Gould, D. (2010) Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (5th Ed.). Leeds: Human Kinetics.
- Gibney, M.J., Lanham-New, S.A., Cassidy, A. & Vorster, H.H. (Eds) (2009) Introduction to Human Nutrition (2nd Ed). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell (The Nutrition Society Textbook series).
- Jones, R. and Kingston, K. (2013) - An Introduction to Sports Coaching: Connecting Theory to Practice. Routledge
Key Dates
Semester One
Monday 21st September 2020 - Friday 22nd January 2021
Reading Week
Monday 26th October 2020 - Friday 30th October 2020
Christmas Break
Monday 14th December 2020 - Monday 4th January 2021
Semester Two
Monday 25th January 2021 - Friday 28th May 2021
Reading Week
Monday 15th February 2021 - Friday 19th February 2021
Easter Break
Monday 29th March 2021 - Monday 19th April 2021
Work Experience, Trips and Visits
There is no mandatory external work experience necessary for completion of the programme. However, the skills developed as a result of work experience will help with the development of effective professional practice, progression on to higher level study and / or progression in the sector into relevant employment. For this reason, voluntary work experience you can secure is always encouraged.
There is a range of opportunities with the onsite college academy programmes and information regarding these will be provided during the induction week.
In addition, you will have access to a range of relevant trips or visits, additional qualifications and a range of subject specialist guest speakers to enhance the programme content. Guest speakers and some visits may be free but some trips or visits and courses will incur varying costs depending on the nature of the additional activity. Such costs will be kept to a reasonable rate.
Clothing and Equipment
Before you begin your course, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with the right equipment. Many of our courses need specialist health and safety clothing, but we’ve made it simple - some of your essentials and college branded clothing can be bought from our online shop.
For your course, you will need:
- A tablet, laptop or stationery to take notes in lectures and seminars
- USB stick and / or portable hard drive
- Appropriate sports kit for practical activities
- It is suggested that all students apply for an advanced DBS (roughly £44) for course and work-related activities as you may be undertaking work experience with young people
- Additional budget to cover the costs of additional courses, visits and experiences over the duration of your programme