The Foundation Degree in Sport; Coaching, Health & Fitness (delivered in partnership with Plymouth University) will appeal to those who have an interest in sport, or would like the opportunity to develop and enhance their understanding of either the coaching or fitness industry. If you are looking for a career in a dynamic and fast-growing profession doing something you enjoy, this course is well worth considering. The course aims to provide you with a sound understanding of the key components of coaching, health and fitness, lifestyles and attitudes to exercise, promotion of healthy living, principles of fitness and training, and industry-specific management skills. You will be offered the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications (Active IQ), which will qualify you to work as fitness instructors in the field.

Year 1: HE Study Skills & Professional Development; Human Structure & Function; Sports Coaching; Gym & Fitness Instruction; Sports Development; Health & Fitness Promotion Year 2: Management Skills for the Health & Fitness Industry; Research Methods & Professional Skills; Sports & Activity Provision for Special Populations; Psychology for Performance & Health; Further Principles of Sports Coaching; Exercise Nutrition & Lifestyle Management Work-based learning: You are required to complete 200 hours’ work experience within appropriate health and fitness setting.

This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

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: C610

Institution code: W66

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with 80 UCAS points achieved. Applications from candidates without formal qualifications, but who have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course will also be considered. All applicants will normally require at least 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above including maths and English (grade 4/5 new GCSE grading from 2017) or their Level 2 equivalents, and will be required to supply/undergo an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be required to attend an interview.

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

http://www.weymouth.ac.uk/course/?id=17

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 65%

EU	6650.0	Year 1
International	6650.0	Year 1
England	6650.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6650.0	Year 1
Scotland	6650.0	Year 1
Wales	6650.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	6650.0	Year 1

As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to gain a Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) at no extra cost and the option of a Certificate in Instructing Circuit Sessions at a discounted rate of £200. Other additional costs include a £24 College parking permit if applicable. Currently the cost of visits/trips are funded as part of this course, as well as application costs for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance which is an enrolment requirement of this course. You will be expected to have appropriate sportswear, i.e. shorts, T-shirt and trainers. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.

Cranford Avenue
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Weymouth
DT4 7LQ