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Sport & Exercise Science - General Pathway Top Up (Blended Learning)

Loughborough College

UCAS Code: C620 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


HNC (BTEC)

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About this course


Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

**This course is Distance Learning with limited contact days at the college Main Campus**

**This HND is a progression route for students who have completed an HNC or Level 4 qualification.**

This programme enables a multidisciplinary study of sport and exercise science at a higher level, where you will have the opportunity to study all major disciplines of sports science, as well as an introduction to research and laboratory skills. you will gain a scientific understanding of the core principles involved in supporting a range of sporting performances.

Learning will be largely online with 5-7 contact days per year, where you will be required to visit Loughborough College. During these contact days, you will be able to put theory into practice, by utilising our sports science laboratories and practical facilities, whilst also befitting from face-to-face delivery and support.

Modules

Research Project, Performance Analysis, Contemporary Issues in Health, Work Experience, Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry of Exercise and Strength and Conditioning for Coaching.

Assessment methods

Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps.

Tuition fees

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England
£7,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,750
per year
Scotland
£7,750
per year
Wales
£7,750
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Loughborough College

Department:

Sport, Leisure and Tourism

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

81%
Sport and exercise sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

79%
Staff make the subject interesting
84%
Staff are good at explaining things
84%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
84%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
63%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
71%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation


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Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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