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Sport & Exercise Science
HNC · 1 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateYeovil College University Centre
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science, awarded by Pearson and regulated by the Office for Students.
When you combine your studies with your interest and passion for sport, great things happen. Whether it is your aim to develop your knowledge of sport, exercise, or nurture your coaching skills on the court, field or pitch, Yeovil College University Centre will help you to stand out from the crowd. This course will allow students to achieve a qualification at an equivalent level to the first year of a degree.
This course is available on a full-time or part-time and is taught in-person at our Yeovil campus. Full-time students are typically timetabled for 3 days per week full-time and the course duration is 1 academic year. Part-time students are typically timetabled for 1 days per week and the course duration is 2 academic years.
Modules
Students will study a range of units including but not limited to; Nutrition, Sport and exercise psychology, anatomy and physiology, Biomechanics, coaching practice and training, fitness, testing.
Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline or in response to student and stakeholder feedback. Students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in the course handbook.
Assessment method
An assessment schedule, outlining all assessments and deadlines, will be issued to you at the start of each academic year. The programme uses different types of formative assessments to test and prepare learners for the summative (graded) assessments. You will be assessed using a range of methods including essays, exams, presentations, assignments and practical assessments. Feedback will be provided to you in writing, along with information reflecting your performance and recommendations for improvement.
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
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:
- HNSP
- Institution code:
- Y25
- Campus name:
- Yeovil College University Centre
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points or above from at least 2 A Levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points or above in associated subject(s).
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points or above in associated subject(s).
Scottish Higher
Equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points or above in associated subject(s).
T Level
Equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points or above in associated subject(s).
48 UCAS tariff points from a relevant Level 3 qualification, such as two A levels or equivalent, BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, or a Access to HE Diploma. UCAS points from other qualifications, such as the International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers, or Advanced Highers are generally accepted.
Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English (or equivalent) is required.
Grade 4 (C) in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is required.
Applicants will be invited to attend an admission interview before an offer is made and will be advised of the criteria in advance.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over as of 1st September in the academic year of admission) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. Please email university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk to find out more.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please get in touch.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
More information about our admissions process and contextual offers can be found on the course listing on our website.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7560* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7560* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7560* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7560* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that the fee amounts listed here are subject to an approval decision by the OfS about our Access and Participation Plan.
Full information on tuition fees, including tuition fee lists, can be found on our Financial Support page. Please be aware that fee levels vary depending upon the year in which a student commences their studies. For more detailed information, see the YCUC HE Fees Policy, available in the Policies and Reports area of our website.
There may be some voluntary educational visits to seminars and events outside the College campus. Students are expected to fund their own transportation to such events if they wish to attend.
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