Course Summary

This Sport and Exercise Science HNC is designed to provide a foundation for anyone wishing to enter the field of sports coaching and recreation and is geared towards a career in the fast growing Sports industry. It aims to introduce students to the theory and application of sports exercise science and coaching in various environments. A key part of the course is the coaching placement through which learners gain practical coaching experience. Specialist areas such as psychology of sports coaching, training fitness and testing, lifestyle coaching, coaching practice and skill development and sports massage as well as many other related subjects make this an exciting and worthwhile course. Note: Students are required to purchase personal equipment e.g. clothing and books.

Course Details - Modules

Modules studied at level 4 include: • Coaching Practice and Skill Development • Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology • Professional Skills • Training, Fitness, Testing • Anatomy and Physiology • Nutrition • Sports Massage • Lifestyle Coaching.

Course Details – Assessment Method

This course is continuously assessed using a range of methods, including course work, assignments and practical observations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 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: S935

Institution code: L43

Campus Name: The Learning Exchange, Roscoe Street

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

The College uses UCAS tariff points to standardise entry requirements and make it easier to compare applicants for courses. Therefore, after converting qualifications achieved, applicants should hold a total tariff score for all relevant qualifications of at least 96 points. Use the UCAS tariff value calculator to check your qualifications at: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above. Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement. Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6673.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6673.0 Year 1
Scotland 6673.0 Year 1
Wales 6673.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW

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