HNC in Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) - HNC

West Suffolk College

The overriding aim of the programme is to develop work related skills and knowledge of individual order to operate effectively, economically, and currently within the sport and active leisure industry in a number of roles. The course aims to further up-skill learners to be able to be innovative and drive quality and change for personal aspirations and employer organisations with revised and additional approaches to work experience placements. In terms of coaching/education and instruction skills for performance versus skills for enabling and supporting participation, the course team have experience in both areas, but the ethos of the course will lean towards participation and inclusion. This program fills a niche within a market where institutions are flooded by provisions concentrating upon sports science disciplines aimed at delivering theory without a concentration upon the skills and understanding appropriate to the level jobs available within the market. This course has been planned to reflect the ‘dynamic’ nature of sport and physical activity by highlighting areas of change required to remain up to speed with this fast-paced industry.The course is delivered on campus and requires students to attend two full days per week. Additional days are required industry placements and experience. Delivery of the course is through a range of methods including lectures, seminars, case-study, discussions, and workshops. Year one aims to give students the opportunity to develop their core skills. This is an integrative process: as theoretical perspectives are understood and personal development increases, so will coaching skills.Study Hours per 15 credit Module: 200 hours. Lectures and Seminars: 36 – 48 hours Assessments: 30 hours Preparation and Independent study: 122 – 134 hours

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