This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
East Riding College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Join our TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More On this 2-year Foundation Degree you will study a range of modules covering different sport, physical education, exercise, coaching and health related topics. The programme has a focus on physical education and sports coaching to support lifelong learning and development. The programme recognises the synergy between the disciplines of physical education and sports coaching by providing a variety of exciting and creative learning opportunities for learners to gain knowledge and experience of how they complement one another in practice. You will study a range of modules covering different themes related to physical education and sport coaching. - For example, pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, understanding the athlete, performance assessment and reflection. Throughout the programme you will be given the opportunity to research your chosen areas of interest relating to physical education and sport coaching. During the second year of the programme a work-based placement opportunity will be incorporated in to one of the modules and will be linked to assessment. The work-based placement will give the students the opportunity to experience a real working environment related to their studies (physical education and sport coaching) and to enable them to develop a range of skills required within their chosen field. This will include communication, organisation, time management teamwork and collaboration within an authentic work setting. Once you’ve successfully completed the degree you’ll have a clear understanding of the industry, relevant practical skills, as well as the academic understanding that will allow you to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Health Sciences (Top Up), or into employment.
Modules
Level 4 – Year 1 (Certificate Stage) In your first year, you will build a solid base of practical skills and theory, which will help underpin all your studies. Modules: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise 1 Principles of Teaching and Coaching Understanding Sporting Performance Practical Skill Development for Sport Coaching and Physical Education Level 5 – Year 2 (Foundation Degree Stage) In your second year, you will expand your knowledge and skills, ensuring that you are ready to enter employment or continue to a third year top up. Modules: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise 2 Physical Education and the School Sport Curriculum Applied Teaching and Coaching Research and Project Development
Assessment method
A wide range of assessment methods, including individual and group work will be a key feature of the programme. The selected assessment methods will be appropriate to the demands of each module and will allow the students to demonstrate their abilities in different ways. An essential part of the programme is the integration of assessments which are grounded in real life experience and industry expectations. Learners can expect to be assessed utilising Essays, Presentations (in a variety of formats), Literature reviews, Reports, Group projects, Examinations and Practical assessments.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- SP12
- Institution code:
- E29
- Campus name:
- Bridlington
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Standard offer Standard entry requirement for the degree will be 48 UCAS points from Advanced Level studies, Access to HE or other relevant Level 3 qualification. Non-standard offer The TEC Partnership will also encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. All such non-traditional applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (entry assignment) and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience. Accreditation of prior learning Applicants may be admitted with credit for prior certificated learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertificated learning (APeL) - refer to East Riding College Admissions Policy.
Additional entry requirements
Other
Learners undertaking their placement or volunteering with children under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults will be expected to complete a DBS Certificate at their expense.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students may wish to consider the purchasing of ‘branded’ ERC Sport kit, although this is not mandatory and there is no pressure placed on students to purchase said kit. Kit costs are to be confirmed by supplier.
Additional costs:
Learners undertaking their placement or volunteering with children under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults will be expected to complete a DBS Certificate
Provider information
East Riding College
Flemingate Centre
Armstrong Way
Beverley
HU17 0GH