Bury College Art students bring colour to Rose Court Care Home
Our second-year Textiles and Fine Art pathway students recently visited Rose Court Care Home to run a series of arts and crafts workshops.
This course has been designed for those who wish to pursue or advance their career in Sport, Health and Fitness.
During the course you will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Successful completion of the HNC in Sport and Exercise Science guarantees a place on the second year of a BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at the University of Cumbria.
Course validated by: Pearson
You will cover a range of modules including:
- Nutrition
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Skills (Pearson-set)
- Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Training, Fitness and Testing
- Sports Massage
Your knowledge will be tested through a combination of assessment methods, including essays and reports, presentations, tutorial exercises and group work. Some practical sessions will be included to help you develop kinaesthetic skills.
Students are encouraged to develop a range of transferable skills including:
- Self-Management and development
- Manage group dynamics and team work
- Communicate and present to different audiences
- Manage tasks and solve problems
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Apply design and creativity
The variety of assessment methods used are designed to place emphasis on your ability to demonstrate the following cognitive skills:
- Reason critically
- Identify and solve problems
- Analyse and interpret
- Application of theoretical concepts
You will be required to demonstrate these skills a number of times throughout the programme either individually or collectively. You will need to be aware that the development of these skills will be beneficial in terms of achieving Merit and Distinction grades in other modules studied.
During this course you will enjoy trips and visits which will help you learn outside the classroom settings and enable you to become more employable within the field of sport.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake a Level 2 Fitness Instructor, a Level 3 Sports Massage, or Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.
Successful completion of the HNC in Sport and Exercise Science guarantees a place on the second year of a BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at the University of Cumbria.
Individuals
who successfully complete the HNC may wish to progress onto a degree or secure
employment in Personal Training, Lifestyle Coaching, or the Nutrition and
Education industries.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
48-64 UCAS points from a full Level 3 qualification such as BTEC, A Level or an Access course in Sport. GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent. We may admit applicants who do not have a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate area but who hold alternative qualifications and/or experience demonstrating appropriate knowledge and skills at Level 3.
The majority of students will be able to access a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England to pay their HE Course Fee.
Self-funding students may pay in 3 instalments in September (25%), January (25%) and April (50%).
Course Fee: £8,250.00 per year
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
