Sport Science (Coaching) including Foundation Year
Kingston University
UCAS Code: CX6D | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Any subject not continued onto A2 level would be considered for this programme alongside at least one other full A Level.
A pass in any Access to HE Diploma would be considered suitable for this programme
Considered in any subject alongside at least one other full Level 3 qualification such as an A Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With a minimum of a grade 4 at Higher Level English or a grade 5 Standard Level English.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston is ranked No.3 in London for sports science (Guardian University League table 2022).
– This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
– We have two specialist environmental chambers that can heat/humidity and altitude environments.
**About this course**
On this practical course, you’ll develop practical coaching skills as well as studying the science behind effective coaching, performance, leadership and sports analysis. You’ll have access to sophisticated equipment to measure the physiological responses to exercise and analyse sports movements and skills.
Modules cover psychology, motivation, human physiology, anatomy, biomechanics and notational analysis. A project or dissertation on a selected topic will develop your independent learning skills.
Please note this course doesn’t offer specific professional coaching qualifications but does provide the scientific knowledge to achieve qualification up to United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 3/4.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 0 - Foundation Year core modules: CX3005 - Computer programming, SX3006 - Mathematics For Science, SX3001 - Scientific Investigation & Skills
Year 0 - Foundation Year optional modules: SX3002 - Biology, SX3003 - Chemistry, CX3001 - Technical Investigation & Skills, CX3002 - Mathematics for Computing, CX3003 - Mathematics, CX3004 - Computer Systems, SX3007 - Environment Science & Geography, SX3005 - Sport Science.
Year 1: LS4007 - Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science, LS4008 - Sport and Exercise Psychology I, LS4009 - Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, LS4010 - The Science and Practice of Coaching.
Year 2: LS5012 - Research Methods in Exercise Science, LS5013 - Sport and Exercise Psychology II, LS5014 - Health & Exercise Physiology, LS5015 - Analysis in Sport and Exercise, LS5016 - Sport Coaching Theory.
Year 3 core modules: LS6018 - Extreme Environments & Ergogenic Aids, LS6020 - Biomechanics of Sport Performance and Injury, LS6021 Notational Analysis in Sport, LS6022 - Coaching Practice, LS6023 Sport Science Project or Dissertation.
Year 3 optional modules: LS6017 - Exercise & Health Psychology, LS6019 - Applied Sport Psychology.
Assessment methods
Teaching is through lectures, supported by smaller group tutorials, seminars and practical laboratory sessions.Assessment includes continuous assessment, such as essays, laboratory reports, presentations, thesis and exams.
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