Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORT, EXERCISE AND FITNESS

Who is this course for?
The course aims to provide intellectually demanding and vocationally relevant learning experiences for suitably qualified students who wish to enhance their qualifications within the Sports, Exercise and Fitness Industry.
How long is this course for?
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time.
What will I study?
Level 1 modules include:

• Study skills and IT
• Professional Studies
• Social & Psychological Aspects of Sport
• Practical Sport Skills 1 and 2

Level 2 modules include:

• Employability Skills in Practice
• Project Development in Practice
• Sociology of Sport
• Politics of Sport
• Physical Education
• Sports Coaching

Opportunities will also be arranged for students to obtain a variety of Sports Governing Body Awards.

Attendance Full-Time / Part-Time
How will I be assessed? Students undertake modules of study which incorporate both the theoretical and practical components of Sports Science. Due to the nature of the course students will be assessed continuously throughout the year through coursework, projects and practical assessments.
What can I do after the course?

Successful completion of 120 credits at Level 1 gains the award of Cert. HE. Successful completion of 240 credits (120 at Level 2) gains the award of Dip. HE Sport, Exercise & Fitness. Students will then have the opportunity to progress to an Honours Degree at University of Ulster, providing preset standards have been reached and on successful completion of a bridging course.

Suitable Honours Degree Programmes include: BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science and BSc (Hons) Sports Studies.

Bridging Course Modules
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

• Research Methods
• Sports Biomechanics

BSc (Hons) Sports Studies

• Research Methods
• Sports History

How do I apply? Complete an application form (available from each campus) and return it to the Admissions Office.