Part Time Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORT, EXERCISE AND FITNESS

Who is this course for?

The Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness has a curriculum that is not only grounded in sound academic theory, but also applies these principles in real-world contexts, which enhance opportunities and prepare students for the demands and responsibilities of Higher Education and professional practice and satisfy local community and industry requirements.

The FdSc is built around the relevant national occupational standards for the sector and provides students with the opportunity to gain industry based qualifications and coaching awards.

The FdSc will appeal to:

• Students wishing to progress academically to HE programmes in Sport, Exercise and Fitness
• Individuals/Professionals employed in the Sport, Exercise and Fitness Industry
• Local and Regional Employers in the Sport, Exercise and Fitness Industry

The FdSc in Sport, Exercise and Fitness aims to:

• Improve the quality and range of training and qualifications
• Improve recruitment, retention and progression opportunities
• Professionalise and up-skill the existing workforce
• Match training supply to employer demand and
• Reduce barriers to accessing training

How long is this course for?
2 years Full-Time and 3 years Part-Time
What will I study?
Level 4 modules include:

• Study, Research, Statistics and IT
• Training and Fitness
• Science of Movement
• Social and Psychological Aspects of Sport
• Policy and Planning for Sport and Leisure
• Practical Sports Coaching.

Level 5 modules include:

• Work Based Learning I
• Work Based Learning II
• Principles of Coaching, Teaching and Instructing
• Coaching Science
• Sports Management
• Sports Massage
• Sports Injuries
• Advanced Training and Fitness
• Exercise Referral for Specific Populations

Opportunities will also be arranged for students to obtain a variety of Sports Governing Body Awards and Industry Qualifications - i.e. Gym Instructors, Advanced Gym Instructors, Sports Massage and Exercise Referral. Students will follow a structured learning programme, which provides opportunities to attain and demonstrate required outcomes. The assessment involves collecting and evaluating evidence demonstrating the student's relevant achievements.

Knowledge and understanding is assessed by a combination of written examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory reports, portfolios, practicals and written and oral presentations. Coursework will be assessed on the achievement of tasks as specified against a set of criteria, class tests and formal examinations, which test the student's conceptual understanding.

Assessment will also be carried out in the work based learning modules by a portfolio and work based project.

Attendance Part-Time
What can I do after the course?

Successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4 gains the award of Cert. HE. in Sport, Exercise and Fitness. Successful completion of 240 credits (120 at Level 5) gains the award of FdSc in Sport, Exercise & Fitness.

Students will then have the opportunity to progress to an Honours Degree at University of Ulster, Jordanstown providing preset standards have been reached and/or on successful completion of a bridging course. Suitable Honours Degree Programmes include: BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science and BSc (Hons) Sports Studies. The FdSc will provide students the opportunity of progression - within the Sport, Exercise and Fitness industry and/or to a relevant Honours Degree programmes in the UK or Ireland.