Sport & Exercise Science

Study for a HNC/HND in Sport at our Seevic Campus.

Course Overview

Sport & Healthcare Professionals

This course provides aspiring students with an appropriate mix of knowledge, understanding and practical skills to pursue a career in the field of sport and exercise science. Delivered at our Seevic Campus, Benfleet, and awarded by Pearson, this course has been developed with coaching, health, and community sector representatives to maximise student success. You will have access to specialist sports science facilities, including our new state-of-the-art laboratory, opening in September 2024!

What will I study?

We incorporate active learning methodologies into our lessons for an engaging and interactive learning experience. This will include practical coaching sessions with our pathways department, practical laboratory sessions in our brand-new sports laboratory, in-class sports massage demonstrations, and in-class activities.

As part of our active learning approach, we enrich your experience by inviting industry specialists for guest talks and workshops on crucial topics within sport and exercise science. These in the past academic year have included sessions on first aid, coaching disabilities in sport (accredited), exploring mental health in the community, and engaging psychology workshops focusing on coping mechanisms within the field of sport. These insights from experts provide a real-world perspective and deepen your understanding of these essential subjects.

Your progress will be assessed through a comprehensive range of methods to ensure a holistic understanding of sport and exercise science and prepare you with the skills for the industry. This includes word reports, laboratory reports, group presentations, practical demonstrations of techniques, portfolios, academic poser displays, simulated activities and the creation of informative booklets for the local community. This varied assessment approach aims to promote a well-rounded educational experience.

Modules

Year 1

Core Modules

Nutrition
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Skills

Optional Modules

Physical Activity, Leisure and Health
Injury Prevention
Community Coaching
Sports Massage.

Year 2

Core Modules

Research Project

Optional Modules

Exercise for Specific Groups
Physical Education and School Sport
Advanced Nutrition
Psychology for Performance
Strength and Conditioning for Coaching and Sports Rehabilitation

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points
Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4

Why should I choose USP College?

Explanation Quality: Our staff scores 100%, well above the national average of 91.1%.
Accessibility: We offer 100% ease of contact, surpassing the national average of 85.5%.
Support for Learning: With 100% support, we exceed the national average of 85.7%.

The nature of studying in a smaller class environment offers enhanced support with content and assessment and increased group interaction, resulting in more detailed discussions.
Benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, currently being developed to include sports testing lab and rehabilitation equipment.
The course has been tailored over three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), allowing you to complete work placements and keep work commitments to provide a healthy, study-life balance.
You will receive guest lectures from industry specialists, including first aid, coaching disabilities in sports (accredited), exploring mental health in the community, and engaging in psychology workshops focusing on coping mechanisms within the field of sport.
Play, train and compete as part of USP Storm, the Colleges leading sports academy.