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Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science)

  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Taunton Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

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.

Modules

Modules may include:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition
• Sports Psychology
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Coaching Practice
• Innovation in Coaching
• Performance Analysis.

Assessment method

Assessment methods include traditional essays, laboratory reports, presentations, screencasts, podcasts and practical deliveries.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Taunton Campus

Study options

  • HND • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 15 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L438
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L438
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

The entry requirement is 48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification such as Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching & Development or Uniformed Protective Services.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)

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