Sport

If you’re looking to go into any career in sport, this broad higher national degree course is for you. The programme emphasises linking theory to practice and provides many opportunities for students to apply their skills in real world contexts. You will develop your employability and gain skills and understanding in a range of sporting and leadership disciplines. Units include: Physical activity and lifestyle, Nutrition, Technology in sport, Activity leadership/Coaching, Work experience, Anatomy & physiology (*Subject to change depending on staffing and availability.) Through studying this course you will: Develop the skills to work in professional sporting environments Work with adults and young people while building a better understanding of how sport is used within the community Develop your technical, as well as practical, understanding of sport Build upon scientific and sociological principles Develop highly employable skills such as communication, organisation and leadership Benefit from our organisations variety of sport facilities and opportunities. We have close links with local sports clubs and partnerships, providing you with excellent opportunities to gain hands-on, industry experience. Supported by staff you’ll develop a strong evidence-based approach to coaching. This is a 2 year course (full-time). Your course will be assessed by written, oral and practical tasks designed to develop the broad range of knowledge and skills underpinning the sports industry and practice.

UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CCD
Level 3 qualifications in a related sports area.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Level 3 qualifications in a related sports area.

Access to HE Diploma
YES 50 - 54%