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Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Science course at North Hertfordshire College.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C602
Here's what North Hertfordshire College says about its Sport and Exercise Science course.
Course information This course will interest anyone with an enthusiasm for sport, exercise and health, coaching, teaching, sports science and sports therapy. All modules integrate theory and practice using the experience gained from involvement in sport. The course is designed to meet the needs of employers such as local authorities, sports facilities and public and private providers in sport and leisure industry. Students study ( Some optional units can be subject to change)
Level 4 HNC 120 credit Unit 1 Nutrition (15 Credits) - Core Unit 2 Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 Credits) - Core Unit 3 Anatomy & Physiology (15 Credits) - Core Unit 4 Professional Skills (Pearson-set) (15 Credits) - Core Unit 6: Training, Fitness, Testing (15 Credits) - Option Unit 7: Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health (15 Credits) - Option Unit 9 Biomechanics (15 Credits) - Option Unit 10 Technology in Sport (15 Credits) - Option
In the second year, students study at Level 5 120 additional credits -
Unit 14: Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 Credits) - Core Unit 18: Exercise Prescription (15 Credits) - Option Unit 31: Biochemistry of Exercise (15 Credits) - Option Unit 26: Exercise Physiology (15 Credits)- Option Unit 27: Advanced Nutrition (15 Credits) - Option Unit 33: Strength & Conditioning for Coaching (15 Credits) - Option Unit 32: Psychology for Performance (15 Credits) - Option
Source: North Hertfordshire College
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Sport and Exercise Science at North Hertfordshire College.
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Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Sports, Health and Public Services Academy
Location
Hitchin | Hitchin
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports coaching
• Sports management
• Sports studies
• Health sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
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.
How you will be assessed
Assessment is through assignment work, case studies and presentations.
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