This course is awarded by the University College Plymouth St Mark & St John.
Course/Training Code:
UCAS: C600 FdSc/CF
Where do I study/train?
Hele Tower
What are the entry requirements?
You will need 160 UCAS tariff points. GCSE grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent). GCSE Maths at grade C or above is desirable (or equivalent). If you have another Level 3 qualification it needs to be in an appropriate discipline e.g. BTEC National Diploma in Sport, AS/A2 subjects to include one of PE, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, or other qualification such as NVQ3, CYQ, Massage qualification etc. Sporting involvement – as coach or competitor.
What can I do after this course/training?
There is an established link with UCP Marjon where students can now progress directly on to stage 3 to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Coaching and Fitness Education. You could also progress to the third year of BSc (Hons) in Health and Fitness at the University of Plymouth, or directly to the second year of the University of Exeter for the BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science.
What Functional skills will I do?
None specified
What residential/work experience is there?
The opportunity for a residential experience will be made available.
What faculty is the course/training in?
Sport, Leisure and Tourism
How to Apply?
Most people apply through UCAS for all our full-time Higher Education courses. The application is completed electronically online through www.ucas.com/apply. For more information refer to the 'How to Apply' page.
How do I study the course/training and how will I be assessed?
The course is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions and group work. The majority of the course is assessed through course work which will take the form of written reports, presentations, practical sessions, case studies and seminars. There are some timed assessments and examinations.
What facilities are there?
You will have access to a learning resource centre. There is a refectory in the Hele Building.
What will the course/training cost me?
The full-time fee in 2010-11 is £1,890 per year. The part-time fee (per module) is £320 in 2010-11. For more information about fees please click here.
Additional costs:
Sports Coach UK courses-£40 (offered in each year). First Aid (optional)-£40. Induction Activity-£15. CRB check-£36. Kit-£60. Sports Coaching Insurance-£70/year (unless you already have personal coaching insurance). Visits £15. CYQ level 2 course in year 2 (optional)-£60.
Previous students' views:
"I thought I'd have a career change and study this course as I love sport. The course is interesting and has a wide range of modules. Both staff and students are very friendly. I'm planning to go to Marjon for the third year then maybe study a PGCE or come back to college for another year to teach here". Mark