Sport and Exercise Science
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Hitchin
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
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
Modules
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.
Assessment method
Assessment is through assignment work, case studies and presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- C602
- Institution code:
- N57
- Campus name:
- Hitchin
- Campus Code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff64 points
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Fees and funding
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