SSCAPE is particularly practical in all aspects of the degree, which is extremely useful in allowing you to see the concepts and theories in practice.

This is especially valuable in the coaching and teaching modules, where being able to visualise the methods of teaching, and the best ways to coach, can easily be demonstrated in a practical setting, as opposed to just explained in a lecture.

I have also found seminars useful in allowing discussion around topics that may sometimes need more than just your own viewpoint to fully understand; this is especially true with socio-cultural issues.

I think that the expertise of the teaching staff here at Loughborough are second to none with people who are at the top of their fields and first-hand driving new research and progression. There are no better people to learn from.

On the course we get to use the top-class gym and sports hall facilities, which really helps when wanting to teach a niche sport like tchoukball on the teaching module, or when you are wanting to see the muscles used for a squat – being able to use the best equipment possible can only help enhance the learning potential.

Also, the advancements in biomechanics here at Loughborough have been great to see, with using force plates to measure force a particular highlight of mine.

My advice for prospective students is to really attend everything. As silly as it sounds, attending all practicals, seminars and lectures is really valuable to building your skillset and building confidence in many different situations, especially in regards to teaching and coaching.

Being confident to attend practicals and labs is really crucial to see the learning in action and they are quite fun!!