Full Time Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Sport and Health Studies

FdSc in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Awarded by:
The University of Hull

UCAS code:
C601

Course code:

Course Level:
Level 4 & 5

Location:
University Centre and The Hub

Attendance:
Full-time and part-time

Hours p/w:
12 hours per week

Duration:
2 years full-time (part-time available)

Day/Times:
TBC

Start Date(s):
September 2009

Cost:

Course Description
This innovative course will give you the opportunity to become part of the rapidly expanding sport and exercise industry. With the onset of the 2012 Olympic games there will be a need for suitably qualified sport and health professionals. This multi-disciplinary qualification provides theoretical, practical and vocational learning opportunities. Successful completion allows for progression onto our BA Top-Up Sports Studies programme, also validated by the University of Hull. The course offers you the opportunity to study scientific principles to a higher level and apply this knowledge to sporting situations.

Course Content / Structure
Course Modules - : (Subject to change)

Year 1 Modules
Points
Optional
Level

Research Methods and Study Skills

20

Core

4

Functional Anatomy and Physiology

20

Core

4

Biomechanics and Motion Analysis in Sport

20

Core

4

Professional Practice (WBL)

20

Core

4

The Aetiology, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Injuries in sport

20

Core

4

Exercise Psychology

20

Core

4

Year 2 Modules
Points
Optional
Level

Applied Fitness and Training

20

Core

5

Sports Coaching

20

Core

5

Sport and Exercise Massage

20

Core

5

Nutritional Strategies for Sports Performance

20

Core

5

Advanced Professional Practice (WBL)
20

Core

5

Independent Research Project

20

Core

5

Course Assessment
You will be assessed by various methods of performance observations, practical application, assignments, presentations, reports and projects. You will be expected to undertake two work placements in the Sport and Health Industry which you are to arrange yourself
Entry Requirements
You should possess one of the following:

• UCAS Tariff Points: 120
• There are no set requirements for mature applicants (if you have no formal qualifications you will be required to undertake diagnostic literacy and numeracy tests) Offers are often subject to an interview. You may be offered a place on Access to HE Sport prior to enrolment on this course.

Personal attributes
It is essential you are IT literate and be familiar with using programmes such as Word, PowerPoint as well as the Internet. You should have good written and oral communication skills to undertake this course. You also need to be able to undertake individual studies away from college e.g. research and writing assignments. You should be willing to participate in a range of practical sport and exercise activities.

Progression Routes
The FdSc in Sport and Health Studies is an ideal route for those wishing to progress onto a degree programme. You may progress to higher level qualifications such as:

• BSc Hons Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences