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Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science)

  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Trowbridge
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Delivered at our Trowbridge campus and validated by Pearson, this course is designed to support you with progression into relevant occupational areas or onto degree-level study.

Throughout the course, you will enjoy a variety of teaching techniques that include practical activities as well as the opportunity to apply your new skills to real life situations.

The awarding body for this course is Pearson and click on the link below to find out more about Higher National qualifications: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals/about.html

Modules

Year One:

• Nutrition
• Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional Skills (Pearson set)
• Coaching Practice and Skill Development
• Training, Fitness, Training
• Technology in Sport
• Injury Prevention

Year Two:

• Research Project (Pearson set)
• Advanced Coaching
• Performance Analysis
• Talent Identification and Development
• Advanced Nutrition
• Psychology for Performance
• Strength and Conditioning for Coaching

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Trowbridge

Study options

  • HND • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
SP01
Institution code:
W74
Campus name:
Trowbridge
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
SP01
Institution code:
W74
Campus name:
Trowbridge
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 48 points

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) plus one or more of the following: - 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma). - A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level. - Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. - Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience. Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required. Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This is likely to supported by GCSE grades A* to C (or equivalent) and / or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as English and Mathematics.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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