FdSc
HNC
Health & Wellbeing
Sport and Exercise Science Level 4 HNC
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Overview
What You'll Study
Further Information
Course Video
Overview
This course has been created for those who wish to pursue or advance their career in Sport, Health and Fitness.
You will enjoy trips and visits during this course, which will help you learn outside the classroom settings and enable you to become more employable within the field of sport. You will also have the opportunity to take a Level 2 Fitness Instructor, a Level 3 Sports Massage or a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.
What You’ll Learn
You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge during the course, linked to practical skills acquired through research, self study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Assessment
Your knowledge will be assessed through a combination of assessment methods, including essays and reports, presentations, tutorial exercises and group work. Some practical sessions will be included to help you build kinaesthetic skills.
You are encouraged to develop a range of transferable skills, including:
- Self management and development
- Managing group dynamics and team work
- Communicating and presenting to different audiences
- Managing tasks and solving problems
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Applying design and creativity
The variety of assessment methods used is designed to focus on your ability to demonstrate the following cognitive skills:
- Reasoning critically
- Identifying and solving problems
- Analysing and interpreting
- Applying theoretical concepts
Demonstrating these skills is required on a number of occasions throughout the programme, either individually or collectively. Awareness is needed that the development of these skills will be beneficial in terms of achieving Merit and Distinction grades in other modules studied.
Progression
If you successfully complete the HNC, you may wish to progress onto a degree or secure employment in Personal Training, Lifestyle Coaching, or the Nutrition and Education industries. One of the degrees you could pursue is:
- BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
A place on the second year of the BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at the University of Cumbria is guaranteed upon successful completion of the HNC in Sport and Exercise Science, subject to English and maths qualifications and successful completion of the UA92 bridging course in Biomechanics.
Entry Requirements
- 48 to 64 UCAS points from a full Level 3 qualification, such as BTEC, A Level or an Access course in Sport
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent
- Applicants who do not have a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate area but who hold alternative qualifications and/or experience demonstrating appropriate knowledge and skills at Level 3 may be admitted
Study Options
Full time over one year at the Main Site, with a September only intake.
This course is validated by Pearson
What You'll Study
Nutrition
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Skills (Pearson-set)
Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health
Lifestyle Coaching
Training, Fitness and Testing
Sports Massage
Further Information
You'll also take part in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, building employability skills through activities such as work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry visits, and careers fairs.