Program Overview

Access to HE Diploma (Sports Science)

Course Overview

The Access to Sports Science course is designed for adults who may not have the conventional educational requirements but would like an opportunity to enter a higher education course. The aim of this course is to enable you to acquire the academic and practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a degree programme of your choice.

Why You Should Study This Course

• Quickest route to Higher Education.
• No end-of-year exams.
• Mapped to match with modules taught on degree programmes.
• Open learning environment.
• Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete an eligible higher education course (subject to SFE requirements).

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated.

What You'll Study

Modules

• The Acquisition of Sports Skills – 6 credits
• Report Writing – 3 credits
• Finding and Reading Information – 3 credits
• Anatomy and Physiology – 6 credits
• Extended Project – 6 credits
• Preparation for Higher Education – 3 credits
• Sports Psychology – 6 credits
• Sports Development – 3 credits
• Writing Standard English – 3 credits
• Sports Injuries – 3 credits
• Principles of Coaching – 3 credits
• Fitness Trainer – 3 credits
• Sports Nutrition – 3 credits
• Speaking and Listening Skills – 3 credits
• Sociological Aspects of Sport – 3 credits
• Human Tissues and Systems – 3 credits

How You'll Learn

The access course offers an opportunity for students to study for a Level 3 Diploma. The CU model of delivery focuses on one module at a time, allowing you to focus on the in-depth content of the subject. Lectures are delivered by subject experts using a variety of methods to reinforce the concepts of the topic from traditional lectures, group work, worksheets, case studies, and research activities.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:

• Essays
• Group work
• Presentations
• Projects
• Coursework

Entry Requirements

• UK
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are preferable but not mandatory for commencing the Access course. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English can be acquired alongside the Access course as they are a pre-requisite to progress onto universities.
• GCSE maths, English, and one science at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.

Fees and Funding

• Student | Full-time | Part-time
• UK | £3,384 | Not available

Facilities

Our purpose-built campus building is arranged around an open central atrium that includes IT suites and study spaces. The onsite library stocks essential and recommended reading and over 115,000 eBooks. The building also includes areas for career guidance and study support services, a café, a prayer room, and social areas.

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you will obtain an Access to Higher Education Diploma, which allows you to apply for several relevant degree programmes within the Coventry University Group*. You will have knowledge of a range of health-related topics that can help you start your degree programme. You will have also gained a range of study skills that will be useful throughout your studies and future career, including research, referencing, and the correct style of academic writing.

Further Study

Successful completion of this course will guarantee you a place on any degree programme at CU Scarborough (excluding nursing courses). The most relevant course is Sport Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons).

You could potentially obtain a place on the following degree programmes with Coventry University subject to you meeting the additional entry requirements. Please see the subject web pages for more information.

• Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons)
• Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
• Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
• Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
• Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)