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Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
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Sport
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Start Date29 Aug 2022
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration2 Years
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CampusStrand Road
Important Message
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Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Sports Analysis
- Sport Psychology
- Fundamental Skills in Laboratory Testing
- Physical Education
- Research Methods
- Work Based Learning
- The Professional Fitness Environment
- Principles of Teaching and Coaching
- Sports Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning
- Fundamental Skills in Lab Testing
- Work-Based Learning
- Anatomy & Physiology
- The Professional Fitness Environment
- Sport Psychology
- Principles of Coaching
- Sports Analysis
- Sports Nutrition
- Research Methods
- Strength & Conditioning
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. ANDStudents should normally have 64 UCAS tariff points, plus 3 GCSE subjects at Grade C including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent.Attendance at an information session is requiredAccreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). The initial offer standard may vary from year to yearROI Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. AND 64 UCAS Points, plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) in English and Maths. NOTE: GCSE Maths Grade C or above is required for progression to top-up degrees at Ulster University. Attendance at an information session is required Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details). The initial offer standard may vary from year to yearWork Placement
Students will undertake a minimum of 280 hours of work placement as part of the Work-Based Learning module. This can take place in a variety of sport settings.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Books - £50 approx
What's Next?
Further Study
On completion, you may apply for advanced entry to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science or Sports Studies or Year 3 of Sports Coaching at Ulster University, providing pre-set standards have been achieved. You can also progress to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise at LYIT or one year top-up degrees in UK universities. Assessments include practicals, written assignments and exams. Additional coaching and sport-related qualifications will be offered which may or may not incur a small fee.Career Prospects
On completion, you may apply for advanced entry to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, the BSc (Hons) Sports Studies, the BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Physical Activity or Year 3 of BSc Sports Coaching at Ulster University, providing pre-set standards have been achieved. Alternatively, you may progress to a related degree course or onto a one-year top-up degree in other UK Universities. Also, there is an opportunity to progress to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise at Letterkenny Institute of Technology.Enquiry
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I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.Tipsudar Cochrane -
I choose to train as an apprentice because it was very important to me that I could work and earn money while studying towards my qualification.Ryan Carlyle (Drylining)
