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Certificate of Higher Education in Sport

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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Course summary

Our one-year Certificate of Higher Education in Sport includes study relating to areas of sports and exercise science, sports coaching and physical education. Study integrates coaching principles and physical education pedagogy with sports science modules to provide a foundation of knowledge and practice of a modern practitioner.
Teaching on the course is aligned to industry-recognised standards and approaches to coaching and physical education as well as being aligned to a CASES accredited approach to teaching and learning. This approach enables you to gain experience, skills, and develop practical competency through authentic learning activities and assessments that will place you in a strong position to apply for future accreditation after graduation, thereby enhancing graduate-level attributes or to progress to a relevant level 5 undergraduate sport programme.
The course provides a balance of cognitive knowledge and practical skills linked and mapped to professional standards, enabling you to work with a broad range of athletes and clients and with institutions and clubs across all levels such as professional and local clubs, charities, health services, and community organisations. Opportunities to work with external clients are embedded within modules which are designed to enhance your competence and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner as you progress through the course.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
C623
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
C623
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 40 points

Normally a minimum of two Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE, or equivalent), including math's and English language at grade C/4 or above and a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, T Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses, or equivalent)

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Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks

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