HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
IS THIS FOR ME?
This two-year course will give you the knowledge and skills for gaining employment in the sector or progressing to degree-level study at university.
HOW AND WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Your course will consist of classroom-based assignments, projects, practical tests and exams.
You will study topics including advanced nutritional strategies for athletes; laboratory and field-based testing for performance; biomechanics, injury prevention and sports massage; sport-specific strength and conditioning programme; psychology for sports performance and, research methods in sport and exercise sciences.
The HNC is awarded after successful completion of the first year.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Having successfully completed the HND, you will be able to progress to:
- the final year of university to complete a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science
- paid employment in the sector as a sports therapist, strength and conditioning coach, sports nutritionist and a sport and exercise scientist
KEY FACTS DOCUMENT
View our key facts document for this course here.
FEES AND FUNDING
Tuition fees
| EU | £4875 | Year 1 |
| England | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4875 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4875 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
The course fee includes membership to BASES, Trips and Visits, and Uniform.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course in Track. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 21st September.
WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?
You need 48 UCAS points (120 on the old tariff), including a level 3 (or equivalent) in sport or physical education and typically GCSEs, at grade 9-4 in maths and English.
Applications for this course must be made via UCAS – UCAS code- C602 Institution code N57.
