Higher National Certificate - HNC
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Community Coaching for England course at University Centre Bishop Burton.
UCAS code: CCEN
Here's what University Centre Bishop Burton says about its Community Coaching for England course.
Are you looking to continue your education through applied learning? This HNC in Community Coaching for England is ideal for you. This qualification is designed to meet specific occupational standards and contains the quality kitemark of ‘Higher Technical Qualification’ ensuring you are provided with a wide-ranging study of the Sport Science sector. You will to develop a broad understanding of the key disciplines including sport coaching, psychology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, training, fitness, testing and lifestyle coaching.
What will I study · Coaching Practice and Skill Development · Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology · Anatomy and Physiology · Lifestyle Coaching · Nutrition · Training, Fitness, Testing · Professional Skills · Community Coaching
Contact Time The full-time pathway includes approximately 17 hours contact time per week, encompassing lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week).
The part-time pathway includes approximately 9 hours contact time per week, encompassing lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (12-15 hours a week).
You can expect to receive your timetables during the first week of the programme.
Progression The programme is designed to enable you to progress to the Level 5 (second year stage) of a relevant course such as Higher National Diploma. Students can also progress onto year 2 of the BSc Sport, Coaching and Development programme available at University Centre Bishop Burton.
Source: University Centre Bishop Burton
There are a few options in how you might study Community Coaching for England at University Centre Bishop Burton.
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Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Sport
Location
Riseholme | North Carlton
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports coaching
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,750 per year |
| Scotland | £7,750 per year |
| Wales | £7,750 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,750 per year |
Coaching Practice and Skill Development · Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology · Anatomy and Physiology · Lifestyle Coaching · Nutrition · Training, Fitness, Testing · Professional Skills · Community Coaching
Assessment includes written assignments, seminars, poster presentations, practical coaching or role-plays, reports, portfolios, case studies and presentations. Some elements may be assessed by formal examination.
Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support your development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 20-working day timeframe (not including holidays) so that you can most benefit from the feedback.
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£23k
Third year after graduation
£25.9k
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