- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
Course information
This course will interest anyone with an enthusiasm for sport, exercise and health, coaching, teaching, sports science and sports therapy. All modules integrate theory and practice using the experience gained from involvement in sport.
The course is designed to meet the needs of employers such as local authorities, sports facilities and public and private providers in sport and leisure industry.
Students study ( Some optional units can be subject to change)
Level 4 HNC 120 credit
Unit 1 Nutrition (15 Credits) - Core
Unit 2 Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 Credits) - Core
Unit 3 Anatomy & Physiology (15 Credits) - Core
Unit 4 Professional Skills (Pearson-set) (15 Credits) - Core
Unit 6: Training, Fitness, Testing (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 7: Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 9 Biomechanics (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 10 Technology in Sport (15 Credits) - Option
In the second year, students study at Level 5 120 additional credits -
Unit 14: Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 Credits) - Core
Unit 18: Exercise Prescription (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 31: Biochemistry of Exercise (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 26: Exercise Physiology (15 Credits)- Option
Unit 27: Advanced Nutrition (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 33: Strength & Conditioning for Coaching (15 Credits) - Option
Unit 32: Psychology for Performance (15 Credits) - Option
How to apply
Application codes
- Course code:
- C602
- Institution code:
- N57
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