Course Summary

This course can be studied full-time over 1 year, achieving a Higher National Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science qualification, or over 2 years, achieving a Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science qualification. This course is designed to provide a platform for anyone wishing to enter the varied and exciting field of sports and exercise science. The course aims to introduce students to the theory and practical application of sports and exercise science in various environments and is designed to assist students into a wide range of careers, but with a particular focus on sports rehabilitation and massage, fitness development and healthy lifestyle development. Studying will take place in a range of settings with modules being taught not just in the classroom, but also in our fitness gym, sports hall or massage suite. In addition to traditional studying methods, students will also be encouraged to use personal study time with online materials to help enhance understanding and learning throughout the course. Other opportunities available for those on this course could include additional qualifications, such as sport massage therapy, fitness instructor or taping and strapping, to boost employment potential. Anyone interested in doing this additional study should discuss this at application/interview and be aware of the additional demands/costs that would apply. We offer smaller class sizes enabling supportive quality teaching and allows both one to one tuition and group work. This course has a competitive fee structure with flexible entry requirements based on your experience.

Course Details - Modules

Nutrition Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology Anatomy and Physiology Professional Skills Training and Fitness Testing Physical Activity Lifestyle and Health Injury Prevention Sports Massage

Course Details – Assessment Method

Each assessment is designed in the context of realistic situations of the workplace and higher education. You may be asked to complete a variety of assessment from the following methods: Presentations Practical Demonstrations Poster Presentations Timed Assessment Written Reports Dissertation

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: C600

Institution code: B30

Campus Name: Sutton Coldfield College

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

If you are taking 2 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 32 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking.

You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits.


You are required to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English and Maths in place of GCSEs. A Level 2 Maths and GCSE Science qualification are desirable but not essential. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.

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

https://www.bmet.ac.uk/course/sport-exercise-science-higher-national-certificate-diploma/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 5.5 with no element below 5.0.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.

Provider information

Jennens Road
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Birmingham
B4 7PS

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