**Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa**. **Location**: This is a full-time award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College of Further Education (campus code 5, call 01429 295000). The course is also available part-time. Contact the college for details of delivery days. **Course overview**: This is an innovative qualification which provides a holistic approach to develop the academic and vocational skills needed to succeed in the sport and exercise environment. By integrating a work-related approach, the programme meets the needs of learners, and of employers, who have informed much of the content. The course equips you with the skills required to be an effective reflective practitioner in the field of sports coaching and exercise. Fundamental theories of coaching, practical competencies and the application of academic knowledge are considered in Year 1. The programme progresses to introduce analytical and problem-solving skills in Year 2. You study aspects of physiology, psychology, anatomy, nutrition, biomechanics and motor skills. Practical coaching and instructing with different groups is also considered in addition to keeping up to date with the changing nature of the industry. **After the course**: Graduates should be well prepared for careers in sports coaching or exercise as the course provides the opportunity to develop the required skills to obtain national governing body awards. Successful graduates may also wish to further their education by progressing to the top-up degree BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise on a part-time or full-time basis at Teesside University. Career options are varied including coaching at various levels (dependent on additional governing body qualifications), from recreation to elite sports performance, and sports development in the public or private sectors.

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course details link provided.

Assessments are work related based on academic underpinnings and they are varied and timely to allow the greatest opportunity to succeed on this vocationally and academically challenging programme. They take the form of practical and written examinations, portfolios, essays, laboratory reports and verbal presentations.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: C607

Institution code: T20

Campus Name: Hartlepool College of Further Education

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

40-48 tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent. GCSE English, maths and science at grade C (or 4) or above, or equivalent. The entry criteria is based on your ability to succeed and can be demonstrated in a variety of ways including appropriate training through work. An enhanced DBS check is required for this programme. You are also required to find your own work practice. Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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

Student satisfaction : 80%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 86%

England	6150.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6150.0	Year 1
Scotland	6150.0	Year 1
Wales	6150.0	Year 1

Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK here: tees.ac.uk/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance. Fees for EU applicants will be confirmed soon.

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX