Course description
Delivered at Trowbridge Campus, the BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals that will develop skills and knowledge to meet the demands of employers in Sport & Exercise Science careers and adapt to a constantly changing world of sport and exercise. In addition to this, the course will give students opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge within the Sport, Exercise & Coaching Science sector to prepare them for further studies and job opportunities.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
A level 3 qualification in an appropriate Sport or Sport and Exercise Science related subject such as A Levels or BTEC level 3 Diploma.
Other related level 3 qualifications.
This is likely to supported by GCSE grades A* to C (9 to 4) and / or 9 to 4 in subjects such as English and Mathematics.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved Further Education Institution.
Related work experience.
Don't quite reach the entry criteria? You can still apply to do this course on completion of our Access to Higher Education course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
A variety of assessment methods will be used on this programme to enable you to meet the learning outcomes for each module such as:
- Coursework
- Individual and group based project work
- Practical investigations
- Group and individual presentations
- Reflective accounts
- Portfolios
On successful completion of the course, you will achieve a Higher National Diploma (HND) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) awarded by Pearson.
Training Course Content
The course typically includes modules in the following subjects:
Year One:
- Nutrition
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Skills
- Coaching Practice and Skills Development
- Training, Fitness, Testing
- Technology in Sport
- Injury Prevention
Year Two:
- Research Project
- Psychology for Performance
- Exercise Physiology
- Advanced Coaching
- Strength and Conditioning for Coaching
- Talent Identification and Development
- Performance Analysis
Please note: Modules and course content are subject to change.
Course delivery details
A Higher National qualification is equivalent to either a level 4 or level 5 university qualification, for example a foundation degree.
This level 5 course will be delivered using a blended approach of both classbased sessions and remote learning.
This course will be studied fulltime over two years and it will be necessary for you to undertake a significant amount of independent directed study to meet the demands of the programme.
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Continuing Studies
This course is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Sport and Exercise Science related courses such as: BA (Hons) Sport and Fitness Studies, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sport Studies. Graduates could also continue in to employment or further professional study in these areas: Sport Science, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Coaching, Performance Analysis, Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation.
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