Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC Higher National Certificate - HNC

The overriding aim of the programme is to develop work related skills and knowledge of individual order to operate effectively, economically, and currently within the sport and active leisure industry in a number of roles. The course aims to further up-skill learners to be able to be innovative and drive quality and change for personal aspirations and employer organisations with revised and additional approaches to work experience placements.

In terms of coaching/education and instruction skills for performance versus skills for enabling and supporting participation, the course team have experience in both areas, but the ethos of the course will lean towards participation and inclusion. This program fills a niche within a market where institutions are flooded by provisions concentrating upon sports science disciplines aimed at delivering theory without a concentration upon the skills and understanding appropriate to the level jobs available within the market. This course has been planned to reflect the ‘dynamic’ nature of sport and physical activity by highlighting areas of change required to remain up to speed with this fast-paced industry.

Key Course features

This unit aims to equip the student with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to understand the nutritional composition of food and the effects of nutritional choices on the health of a person. They will focus on diet prescription for specific populations and gain an understanding of labelling systems and the pitfalls that can be associated with them.