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...
Course information<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>Students study ( Some optional units can be subject to change)<br/><br/>Level 4 HNC 120 credit<br/>Unit 1 Nutrition (15 Credits) - Core<br/>Unit 2 Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 Credits) - Core<br/>Unit 3 Anatomy & Physiology (15 Credits) - Core<br/>Unit 4 Professional Skills (Pearson-set) (15 Credits) - Core<br/>Unit 6: Training, Fitness, Testing (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 7: Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 9 Biomechanics (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 10 Technology in Sport (15 Credits) - Option<br/><br/>In the second year, students study at Level 5 120 additional credits -<br/><br/>Unit 14: Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 Credits) - Core<br/>Unit 18: Exercise Prescription (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 31: Biochemistry of Exercise (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 26: Exercise Physiology (15 Credits)- Option<br/>Unit 27: Advanced Nutrition (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 33: Strength & Conditioning for Coaching (15 Credits) - Option<br/>Unit 32: Psychology for Performance (15 Credits) - Option
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Hitchin
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C602
Institution Code
N57
Points of Entry
Year 1
64
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