Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Welcome and induction information
Welcome to University College Birmingham
Whether you are joining us as a new student or continuing your studies, we want to make sure you get off to a flying start. On this page, you will find your course-specific induction information, together with the information on additional welcome activities happening throughout the week.
Please note: where applicable, Top-up (Level 6) student information will be shared with returning student information.
Important dates
Enrolment: 8 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
Induction: w/c 22 September 2025
Teaching starts: w/c 29 September 2025
Induction information for new students
Further information specific to your course, including induction activities, any uniform/kit requirements and our Kick-Start scheme, is available below. Additional changes may be made to the schedules ahead of the welcome week, so please check this page again prior to w/c 22 September for any updates or amendments.
Course activities
Please note: you are required to attend your course induction session and other activities unless you have enrolled after these have passed.
Tuesday 23 September
Meet the team team and classmates
Location: Moss House (MS), MS108
Time: 9.45am-12pm
Lecturer(s): Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss
This introductory session is to build relationships with students and staff.
Wednesday 24 September
Department introduction
Location: McIntyre House (MH), MH227
Time: 9am-10.30am
Lecturer(s): Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss
Meet staff across the department, quiz and team building.
Department Sports Day
Location: Avery Fields, Avery Fields
Time: 12pm-2pm
Lecturer(s): Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss
Department sports day
All students - sport, coaching and fitness, sports therapy, sport management, sports coaching and education, strength conditioning and sports nutrition. You will get to meet students from across the department, the Head of Department and all teaching staff. Enjoy the friendly competition and meet like-minded students in your fields of interest. Please come wearing appropriate kit for physical activity.
Thursday 25 September
UCB virtual learning environments (VLE)
Location: Moss House (MS), MS220
Time: 9.30am-10.30am
Lecturer(s):
This session will go through all of the VLEs that are used at UCB to support with your course.
Support sessions
Throughout the welcome week, we have arranged our support teams to run different introductory sessions so you can learn about the support they offer and how to access it.
The support services involved include Disability and Neurodiversity Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing, academic support through the Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE) and the Library. You can meet up with the Guild of Students (the student union at UCB) and learn about their work, and also explore the activities organised by the Student Engagement Team.
Tuesday 23 September • DNS, Academic Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Disability and Neurodiversity Support (Online): chat online to members of our Disability and Neurodiversity Support team to find out how the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) application system works, how UCB can support students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities, and how you can access our counselling services. | Join online meeting Tim Ashwell Mike Taylor-Crabb |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online): chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/A-ASET. | Join online meeting Tim Silk |
| 3pm–4pm | Mental Health and Wellbeing (Online): chat online to a member of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and find out how they can support you during your time at UCB. | Join online meeting Colette Lewis |
Wednesday 24 September • Library, Academic Support
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | The Library (Online): chat online to a member of our library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! | Join online meeting |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online): chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/A-ASET. | Join online meeting Laura Downs |
Thursday 25 September • WelcomeFest
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am-2pm There will be a quiet hour from 9.30am-10.30am |
Come along to WelcomeFest to celebrate the end of your induction programme. WelcomeFest is an opportunity to meet new friends and become part of the UCB community. We have a fun-filled programme of activities including:
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Moss House Ground floor |
Friday 26 September • Student Engagement Team, Library
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Student Engagement Team (Online): chat online to a member of our Student Engagement Team and find out how they can support you during your time at UCB. From advice on staying on track with your studies to signposting to other support services, this is an opportunity to learn more about what the team can do for you. | Join online meeting Rose Murphy |
| 2pm–3pm | The Library (Online): chat online to a member of our library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! | Join online meeting |
Other useful information
Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Thursday 25 September, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting |
The Kick-Start Scheme (Home students)
Induction information for returning (continuing) students
Welcome back to the new academic year! Although you may be familiar with UCB by now, your lecturers have arranged activities for you during the welcome week. If you are joining this course as a Top-up, the Level 6 (final year) information is for you.
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Level 5 (Year 2)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department introduction Meet staff across the department, quiz and team building. |
Wednesday 24 September, 9am-10.30am | McIntyre House (MH), MH227 | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss |
| Department sports day All students - sport, coaching and fitness, sports therapy, sport management, sports coaching and education, strength conditioning and sports nutrition. You will get to meet students from across the department, the Head of Department and all teaching staff. Enjoy the friendly competition and meet like-minded students in your fields of interest. |
Wednesday 24 September, 12pm-2pm | Avery Fields, Avery Fields | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss |
| Come along to WelcomeFest and celebrate the start of the new academic year We have a fun-filled programme of activities where you can try out our delicious street food, find out more about the gym membership and their taster classes, explore student societies and sports clubs, learn more about how to find part-time work, discover all the support available to you during your study and enjoy a range of fun activities and games. Don't forget to say hello to the support services, Engagement Team and the Guild of Students. They’ll all be available to answer any questions you may have. |
Thursday 25 September, 10.30am-2pm | Moss House (MS), Ground floor | Multiple teams |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! |
Thursday 25 September, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| SCSN team building You will have a session in the HPC reintroducing you to your studies and having fun with your fellow course mates. |
Friday 26 September, 11am-1pm | Moss House (MS), HPC | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin |
| Introduction to L5 study You will reflect on your previous year of study and explore the up-and-coming final year of your degree. |
Friday 26 September, 1pm-2pm | Moss House (MS), MS109 |
Level 6 (final year)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department introduction Meet staff across the department, quiz and team building. |
Wednesday 24 September, 9am-10.30am | McIntyre House (MH), MH227 | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin, Laura Hodgkiss |
| Department sports day You will get to meet students from across the department, the Head of Department and all teaching staff. Enjoy the friendly competition and meet like-minded students in your fields of interest. |
Wednesday 24 September, 12pm-2pm | Avery Fields, | |
| Come along to WelcomeFest and celebrate the start of the new academic year We have a fun-filled programme of activities where you can try out our delicious street food, find out more about the gym membership and their taster classes, explore student societies and sports clubs, learn more about how to find part-time work, discover all the support available to you during your study and enjoy a range of fun activities and games. Don't forget to say hello to the support services, Engagement Team and the Guild of Students. They’ll all be available to answer any questions you may have. |
Thursday 25 September, 10.30am-2pm | Moss House (MS), Ground floor | Multiple teams |
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! |
Thursday 25 September, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting | |
| Introduction to L6 study You will reflect on your previous year of study and explore the up-and-coming final year of your degree. |
Friday 26 September, 10am-11am | Moss House (MS), MS109 | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin |
| SCSN team building You will have a session in the HPC reintroducing you to your studies and having fun with your fellow course mates. |
Friday 26 September, 11am-1pm | Moss House (MS), HPC | Matthew Holmes, Nathan Price, Ben Franks, Ed Benskin |
Reading lists
To view the recommended books and journal articles for the modules you will be studying as part of your course, search for your course or module’s name on the dedicated page linked below.
Please note that you will not have full access to eBooks and journal articles until you have a UCB username and password (after enrolment).
For more information about the library and our resources, please visit our subject guides page. To contact the library, please email library@ucb.ac.uk