Student Handbook 2024/25
Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
UU
Sport
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Work Based Learning
- Principles of Teaching and Coaching
- The Professional Fitness Environment
- Research Methods
- (Optional) : Introduction to Sports Massage
- (Optional) : Movement Analysis and Corrective Exercise
- (Optional) : Applied Sports Therapy
- (Optional) : Small Business Enterprise
- (Optional) : Analysis for Sports Performance
- (Optional) : Sport Psychology
- (Optional) : Fundamental Skills in Laboratory Testing
- (Optional) : Sports Nutrition
- (Optional) : 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 O4 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
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Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
During Year 2 of the programme, 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
The Sports Science pathway is structured around a flexible ‘two plus two’ or two plus one model, allowing students to achieve advanced entry into various degree programs at Ulster University. Upon completion, students can apply for Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health, or BSc (Hons) Sports Studies. Alternatively, they may qualify for Year 3 of the BSc Sports Coaching program. 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.Career Prospects
On completion students can apply for employment opportunities within a wide range of sports industries including Sports Development, Sports Coaching, Public Sector health and Wellbeing. On achievement of relevant industry qualifications students could gain employment in the area of sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, or sports injuries.Enquiry
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