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Higher National Diploma - HND
Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science)
University Centre Somerset
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) course at University Centre Somerset.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) at University Centre Somerset. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,800 per year |
| Scotland | £7,800 per year |
| Wales | £7,800 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L438
Here's what University Centre Somerset says about its Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) course.
This course has been designed for those students who want to work within sports science or coaching, and for the new generation of sports coaches who have a solid background in how the application of sports science can improve performance.
The course is delivered in the Sports Performance Laboratory at our Taunton campus, where you will gain hands-on experience in testing sports performance using state-of-the-art and professional equipment. As part of the programme you will perform VO2max testing, blood lactate, performance analysis and biomechanical refinement on a variety of sports performers. This can then be applied to understand and aid sports performers through relevant coaching, pedagogical theory and best practice.
There may be the opportunity to take part in a variety of day trips and visits for which there may be an additional cost.
Progression Opportunities On completion of the course you may progress to a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science, Sports Coaching or Applied Sports Science. Following that you could continue your studies with a Masters degree or PGCE.
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Sports, Outdoor Education and Public Services
Location
Taunton Campus | Taunton
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Modules may include: • Anatomy & Physiology • Nutrition • Sports Psychology • Biomechanics • Exercise Physiology • Coaching Practice • Innovation in Coaching • Performance Analysis.
How you will be assessed
Assessment methods include traditional essays, laboratory reports, presentations, screencasts, podcasts and practical deliveries.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Somerset students who took the Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) at University Centre Somerset. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) at University Centre Somerset.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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