Certificate of Higher Education in Sport

Learn about sports and exercise science, sports coaching and physical education. Study teaching principles and physical education pedagogy. Gain the foundation of knowledge and practice of a modern practitioner.

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UCAS codeC623

Duration1 year

Fee (UK)£9,535

Fee (Int)£17,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

Taught by Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) accredited academics and international level coaches, this course emphasises professional development and employability.

You’ll build the behaviours, knowledge, and experience needed to make a positive impact in sport, education, and the wider community. You’ll have the chance to work with real clients on the course, and the modules are designed to build your skills and confidence so you can work independently in your future career.

We have great links to organisations in the local area, including Sunderland Association Football Club, Durham County Cricket Club, and third-sector charities, developing both your theoretical understanding and hands-on skills.

This course is an accessible option that provides an alternative route for those who do not meet the required points for the three-year BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences or BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education courses, or may be a pathway for those who are returning to study after several years out of education. On completion of the Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, you'll have the opportunity to progress on to Level 5 of either our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences or BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education.

Accreditations and approvals

The course is aligned and mapped to professional standards set out by the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)(opens in new tab).

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

You'll learn theoretical concepts and actively apply them in our state-of-the-art sports science facilities. This approach ensures graduates are not just academically prepared but also professionally skilled.

Taught classes include:

Tutorials
Seminars
Workshops
Laboratory and sports hall practicals.

Assessments include

Lab reports
Portfolios
Problem-based learning tasks
Timed practicals
Case studies
Client reports
Infographics.

Full-time students will study four modules per year, two in each semester. Part-time students will study four modules over two years, with two modules per year.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are a minimum of 40 UCAS points achieved from BTEC/A Levels (not including General Studies), T-Levels, or equivalent. You must also have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent.

If English isn't your first language, evidence is required of at least Level 6 attainment in the International English Language Testing Scheme (IELTS). However, you must be aware that to qualify and be accepted for teacher training, an IELTS score of 6.5 is necessary. This may mean that some overseas students will need to undertake additional language development classes and take another IELTS assessment during the progress of the course.

Additional information

When you apply, you'll be subject to Safeguarding and Fitness to Practise procedures. Prior to admission, a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check is required for UK students, whereas for international students, a Certificate of Good Conduct from the domicile police force is required. This is then superseded by a DBS check which must be obtained six months after starting the course.

In addition, an Occupational Health check will be undertaken by the University Occupational Health partner. If required, the health check documentation is sent externally to an independent GP contacted by the University for approval. You'll be asked to complete and sign two self-declaration forms prior to admission and at the beginning of each academic year, one declaring good health and the other personal good conduct. No student will be allowed on placement without the completion of the requisite documentation.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535

International£17,500

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