Ireland

Sport, Coaching & Fitness - Bangor & Lisburn

Course code: P10708
Level: —
Award: Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5
Classification: —
Awarding body: Ulster University
Duration: 2 years full-time. 15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials. Personal Study Classroom contact hours should be matched in personal study as a minimum through additional reading, research and preparation of assessments. Work placement – Year Two 3 days per week by 16 weeks across both semesters. This programme is based on a hybrid learning model with a focus on face-to-face delivery.

Programme summary

The Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness will provide you with a strong educational foundation combined with practical experience in fitness, coaching, sports science, physical education, sports analysis, sports development and strength and conditioning.

Entry requirements

General Entry Requirements The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application. You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment. Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process. GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. AND
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. AND
Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics and as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 at GCSE level (grades A*-C/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. Course Entry Requirements A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points including:
GCE A level (A2): Typical grade profile CC OR
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / Diploma in Sport (or subject in a related area) with overall award profile MPP / MM OR
Access to HE Diploma (NI): 65%+ overall with one science module 60%+ OR
An equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. Accreditation of Prior Learning Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.

Who to apply to

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