Partner Details

Nelson and Colne College Group

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Recruitable Target

Alternative Exit

Recruitable Target

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-NCA-JAN

F2F-NCA-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The main educational aims of the programme are to: Provide a positive environment that engages independent student learning and develops transferable skills relevant to employment in the sport coaching and performance industry; Develop students’ academic knowledge and practical application of sport coaching and performance studies through a flexible and innovative learning environment; Develop critical, reflective practitioners using current best practices in the sport coaching and performance industry that aims to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required for employment, further study and lifelong learning.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explore the field of sports coaching and the roles and responsibilities required to become an effective practitioner.
2.
Monitor and analyse human responses to exercise both in a laboratory and field setting.
3.
Devise and evaluate strategies to ensure the welfare of participants to provide a safe and inclusive coaching environment.
4.
Monitor, analyse, select and apply appropriate procedures to enhance learning and performance within sport.
5.
Produce and evaluate strategies for maximising the participant experience and performance in relation to government policies and agendas.
6.
Conduct and present research to identify and investigate issues appropriate to the sports coaching and performance industry.
7.
Take ownership of personal learning and development including time management and organisational skills.
8.
Apply principles of research design and main methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation of information.
9.
Employ reflective skills to support academic work.
10.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.
11.
Explain the structure and functions of the major physiological systems and utilise procedures to measure these within exercise.
12.
Assess industry legislation and guidance, organisational policies and procedures and the application to practice.
13.
Examine somatic and cognitive human responses to exercise and how these can be affected by different environments.
14.
Critically evaluate human responses to exercise, sports performance and coaching.
15.
Analyse the role of a coach within the sector and apply the principles of good professional practice.
16.
Describe and assess the structure and roles of various sporting organisations, sports provision and physiological demands within sport.
17.
Analyse and apply academic theory and concepts to physiological performance, sports development and coaching practice.
18.
Critically evaluate the principles underpinning coaching practice and exercise training.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching and learning will comprise a combination of formal lectures, small group seminars, discussion forums, one to one tutorials, computer based learning and practical laboratory or coaching sessions. During the lectures, students will be introduced to core concepts with examples drawn from sports science and coaching contexts.

Opportunities for work related learning

Work-related learning is a key element within the programme that provides opportunities for students to engage in real world projects and activities.

Entry Requirements

A levels