HNC Sport and Exercise Science

Course Code

HCSE-Y1

Course Level

Level 4

Study Mode

Full time

Start Date

20-Sep-2027

Course Type

Higher Education

Campus

Moulton

Course Duration

1 year

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Delivered as part of our suite of higher education courses at the college and awarded by Pearson, this programme is designed to support you with progression into relevant areas of exercise, health and lifestyle, or onto degree level study.

This qualification allows you to take your first steps into higher education at HNC Level 4 in the first year, and HND Level 5 in the second year of study.

This qualification will focus on developing a wide range of transferable employability skills and academic study skills where you will learn critical thinking, self-analysis and reflection, effective communication and articulation of information.

You will learn these skills and knowledge through taking part in applied learning situations which will prepare you for a successful career in the exercise, health and lifestyle sector of sport. Upon completion you will be eligible to progress to a top-up degree.

This course provides a mix of practical and theory units and modules will be split evenly into two semesters.

Year 1:

Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health
Training, Fitness, Testing
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Lifestyle Coaching
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Skills

Year 2:

Contemporary Issues in Health
Exercise Prescription
Health Community Engagement
Sport and Exercise for Specific Groups
Psychology for Performance
Research Project
Work Experience

You will also have the opportunity to develop your employability skills through taking part in additional qualifications such as fitness instructing qualifications, NGB coaching qualifications, first aid certificates, and much more…