Sport; Coaching, Health & Fitness Foundation Degree

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with 200 UCAS points achieved. Applications from candidates without formal qualifications, but who have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course will also be considered. All applicants will normally require at least 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above including maths and English or their Level 2 equivalents, and will be required to supply/undergo an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be required to attend an interview. Course Content Year 1 • HE study skills and professional development • Human structure and function • Sports coaching • Gym and fitness instruction • Sports development • Health and fitness promotion Year 2 • Management skills for the health and fitness industry • Research methods and professional skills • Sports and activity provision for special populations • Psychology for performance and health • Further principles of sports coaching • Exercise nutrition and lifestyle management Work-based learning You are required to complete 200 hours’ work experience within appropriate health and fitness setting. Additional qualifications: as part of the course, you will have the opportunity to gain a Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) at no extra cost and the option of a Certificate in Instructing Circuit Sessions at a discounted rate of £200 Module Descriptor Handbook How will I be assessed? This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Progression Those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree in Sport; Coaching, Health and Fitness will be invited to attend the Plymouth University graduation ceremony held in September. Successful students may decide to apply for a top-up further year at Plymouth University to study an Honours Degree in Health and Fitness. Progression onto other top-up courses at a variety of institutions is an option for those who wish to apply to study elsewhere. Fees The course fees for all students for this course will be £6000 per annum for 2016/17. Details of the student finance available for all higher education students can be found on the student finance website www.gov.uk/student-finance. For information and advice on course fees please contact Roz Osborne at email or telephone 01305 764733. Additional Course Costs Additional costs include £5 refundable HE Centre pass , a £24 College parking permit if applicable, and an option to gain a Certificate in Instructing Circuit Sessions at a discounted rate of £200. Currently the cost of visits/trips are funded as part of this course, as well as application costs for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance which is an enrolment requirement of this course. You will be expected to have appropriate sportswear, i.e. shorts, T-shirt and trainers. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.