The aims of this course are to equip you with the sporting skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global sports environment. It will provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within Sport, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels.

You will have the opportunity for you to enter or progress in employment in Sport, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Sport or a related area. As well as providing opportunities for students to achieve National Governing Body certifications.

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding, which you can build on if you decide to continue your studies.

Nutrition (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Anatomy & Physiology (15 credits)
Professional Skills (15 credits)
Coaching Practive & Skill Development (15 credits)
Training, Fitness, Testing (15 credits)
Lifestyle Coaching (15 credits)
Community Coaching (15 credits)

Once you have achieved the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, you can develop your career in the respective sector by:

• Progression onto the Higher National Diploma in Sport
• Progression onto Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
• Entering employment
• Continuing existing employment
• Linking with the appropriate professional body
• Committing to continuing professional development
• Going to university

• UCAS Tariff - 64 points
• A level - CC
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
• Access to HE Diploma - m: 15 credits P. 30 credits
• A criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

We try to ensure that all as many costs for the programme you will study will be included within your tuition fees. We will endeavour to keep any additional costs you may have to pay to a minimum and some of the extra costs may be considered optional where it is deemed extra to your programme.

To be clear, your tuition fees pay for the following:

• All teaching and lectures
• Use of specialist facilities at UCW
• Specialist Guest Lectures at UCW
• Annual photocopying budget of £10
• Use of computer equipment at any UCW campus
• Access to Microsoft 365 whilst enrolled at UCW.
• Access to careers advice during and after completion of your programme of study.
• Use of Libraries and access to Journal databases, e-books and physical books.