Sports Science

Sports Science

The sports science pathway is a three-year pathway which is broken down into 3 separate but joining years. At the end of each year, the students will gain a qualification which is:

  • Year one: HNC (Level 4) in Sport and Exercise Science

  • Year two: HND Level 5) in Sport and Exercise Science

  • Year three: BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science

The modules are delivered in blocks, with one module being delivered after the previous one. During each module, the students will do an assessment which is half of the module. At the end of each module, the students will attend Loughborough College to complete their assessment. This will then make up the final 50% of that module’s assessment.

This format gives students who are unsure about committing to a three-year university course the flexibility while they achieve an improved qualification each year.

The modules that the students will cover on this pathway are:

    • Professional Skills

    • Training, Fitness and Testing

    • Nutrition

    • Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology

    • Injury Prevention

    • Anatomy and Physiology

    • Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health

    • Technology in Sport

    • Research Project

    • Work Experience

    • Exercise Physiology

    • Biochemistry of Exercise

    • Performance Analysis

    • Contemporary Issues in Health

    • Strength and Conditioning

    • Research Project

    • Physical Education and Teaching

    • Performance Nutrition

    • Performance Analysis

    • Issues in Health and Elite Sport

    • Advanced Topics in Physical Activity and Health

    • Applied Strength and Conditioning

    • Sport Policy and Governance

    • Performance Physiology

On each year of the course, the students are given £500 to spend on CPD courses that they feel will help them with their career. This is a fantastic way for the students to develop their knowledge in a range of areas away from their studies to help them stand out above other students who have done similar courses.

Entry grade: PPP at extended level 3 – 48 UCAS points

Any questions about either course, please email our Education Degree Mentor at: james.s.moore@swfc.co.uk

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