Take your knowledge further and apply it in real settings. The FdSc develops movement science, performance monitoring and analysis, inclusive coaching and leadership, and research skills.
With over 40 hours of embedded work‑based learning, you’ll work with clients, athletes and community partners while using modern tools to collect and interpret data.
The course is mapped to CIMSPA standards and builds a clear pathway towards advanced practitioner roles.
Module title Code Credits Optional
Health Based Nutrition TH4MD0013 20 No
Strength and Conditioning Practice TH4MD0014 20 No
Fundamental Principles of Human Movement and Performance TH4MD0015 20 No
Introduction to Strength and Conditioning TH4MD0016 30 No
Academic Study Professional Skills and Career Development TH4MD0017 20 No
Assessment includes reports, essays and research portfolios, plus practical coaching assessments, data presentations and professional discussions—designed to mirror real workplace tasks.
Monitoring and Evaluating Health and Performance (30 credits)
Skill Acquisition (30 credits)
Applied Coaching Pedagogies and Leadership (20 credits)
Research Methods (20 credits)
Movement Science for Health and Exercise (20 credits)
Assessment is authentic and practice‑based, using written coursework (reports/essays/research portfolios) and practical assessment (coaching delivery, workshops, presentations and professional discussion). Level 5 assessment includes needs analysis and performance analysis presentation, coaching session delivery and group discussion, coach education workshop plus analytical/reflective writing, qualitative and quantitative research portfolios, and data interpretation presentation plus biomechanical analysis plan.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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