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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Science and Coaching course at University Centre Somerset.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Sports Science and Coaching 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 Sports Science and Coaching course.
The purpose of the new Sports Science and Coaching degree programme is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the field of sports science and coaching. This programme aims to equip students with a strong foundation in sports science principles, coaching techniques, and practical experience, allowing them to pursue careers in various areas of the sports industry.
As part of the programme, you will conduct a range of laboratory-based fitness tests in our state-of-the-art sport performance lab. Data produced will be applied to optimise sports performance through relevant coaching, pedagogical theory and best practice.
Progression Opportunities On completion of the course you may progress into employment or you could continue your studies with a Master's degree or PGCE.
Source: University Centre Somerset
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
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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.
University Centre Somerset reviews
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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 Sports Science and Coaching course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
66%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
low
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
62%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
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?
96%
high
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Sports Science and Coaching at University Centre Somerset. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sports Science and Coaching 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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