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What You Will Study

Students complete the Certificate Stage in Year 1, Diploma Stage in Year 2 and Honours Stage in Year 3. Modules currently include*:

Year 1 (Certificate Stage)

  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Development
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Coaching Methods
  • Field-Based Fitness Testing and Training Theory

Year 2 (Diploma Stage)

  • Managing Career Development
  • Coaching Children and Young Performers
  • Nutrition for Sports Performance
  • Athletic Preparation for Sport Performance
  • Contemporary Sport Issues
  • Research Design

Year 3 (Honours Stage)

  • Independent Research Project
  • Physical Activity and Health Promotion
  • Specialist Coaching and Leadership
  • Qualitative Analysis of Sport Performance
  • Current Practice in Physical Education and Coaching

*Modules may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.

  • Entry Requirements

    48 UCAS Points including GCSE Grade 9-4 or equivalent in English Language and Maths

    An Access to HE Qualification

    Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course.

    All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview

  • Fee Information

    £6,950