Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
UU
Sport
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Sport Psychology
- Fundamental Skills in Laboratory Testing
- Work Based Learning
- Principles of Teaching and Coaching
- The Professional Fitness Environment
- 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. AND Students should normally have 48 UCAS tariff points, plus GCSE at Grade C in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. 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 yearROI Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus. AND 48 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 yearAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Students will undertake a minimum of 240 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 ATU Donegal or one year top-up degrees in UK universities. Assessments include practicals, written assignments and class tests. Additional coaching and sport-related qualifications will be offered which will 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 ATU Donegal.Enquiry
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