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Course summary
The HTQ Higher National Certificate in Community Coaching allows you to develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the Sport sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen your access to higher education and enhance your career prospects. UCS are now offering you the most up-to-date higher national qualification – Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs focus specifically on technical and occupational areas, preparing you for employment in high-demand sectors. UCS’s HTQ in Community Coaching has been designed to meet the following aims: • Develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual capable of meeting the demands of employers in the sports environment. • Equip you with skills and knowledge, making you adaptable to the ever-changing, fast paced sports industry. • Broaden your access to higher education and enhance career development beyond Level 4. • Provide Level 3 learners with a progression opportunity in Community Coaching at Activate Learning and VLUK. • Develop local employer engagement within the sports coaching sector. • Enhance your understanding and experience of working with local employers to meet professional standards. • Help you develop professional competence through a range of academic and industry-led briefs.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Nutrition - Equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to understand the nutritional composition of food and the effects of nutritional choices on the health of a person. Students will gain knowledge of the importance of eating a balanced diet, the dangers associated with the consumption of a poor diet and prescription for specific populations. Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Illustrates how psychological concepts underpin involvement in sport and exercise and demonstrates their impact on human behaviour. Students will explore the innate characteristics which are seen as the basis for sport and exercise behaviour. Anatomy and Physiology - Explores the structure and function of the skeleton, osteology and the anatomy of bones and bone growth, types of joint, their structure and their contribution to range of movement. Students will examine the structure of the musculoskeletal system and begin to understand the complexities involved in effective performance. Along with examining the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their role in exercise. Professional Skills - Developing appropriate professional skills is fundamental to becoming a sport scientist and will open up an array of career opportunities within sports science. To be a sports scientist, individuals must develop a range of professional skills that will develop their understanding of research methods in the field of Sport and Exercise Science. Coaching Practice and Skill Development - Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of coaching practice and the skill development associated with athlete performance. Students will engage in researching the impact of different coaching practices, working in various environments, utilising resources, developing skills and planning effective sessions. They will gain an understanding of the importance of developing sessions dependent on the group’s demographics. Training, Fitness, Testing - Examines the different fitness requirements of different sports, the different training methods that can develop these areas and the adaptations that occur within a team or individual as a result of these adopted methods. Understanding the principles of training is particularly important for many sports practitioners. Lifestyle Coaching - Develops the knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles and skills required for successful lifestyle coaching. This unit involves exploring theories of human intelligence and investigating individual behaviours and learning styles. Students will broaden their coaching skills by learning models for change, give an insight into the different approaches to lifestyle coaching and to key systems and strategies used in coaching. Students will also learn about different communication styles, explore the importance of effective communication and learn how to create and build a professional relationship with a client or athlete. Community Coaching - Challenges students to understand the different cultures and contexts in which sports coaches work and to understand the role of policy and national governing body initiatives in shaping the pedagogic practice of coaches in the community. Students will be able to explore the political landscape of their local coaching environments and understand the challenges and mechanisms for adapting and redesigning sports activities and games to achieve wider outcomes for participants, governing bodies and sporting organisations.
Assessment method
The programme will consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, peer presentations and practical workshops. These will provide basic concepts, contextual information and the basic practical skills which will enable you to undertake practical assignments during timetabled sessions and in self-directed study periods. The blended learning delivery of the HNC involves two, twelve week semesters of formal teaching and an additional two weeks at the end of each semester for assessment time. The programme will begin with a face to face week which is compulsory to attend, this will include the enrolment and induction to the programme and delivery of week 1 and 2 content. There will also be another face to face week in semester 1 and another in semester 2. Attendance to the face to face weeks is compulsory and these weeks will include practical sessions, assessments, tutor support and additional activities to complement learning on the programme. The formal weekly sessions will be held online via Activate Learning On-line (ALO) and are typically a 3 hour timetabled slot for each unit over two full timetabled days. The formal weekly sessions will be complemented with 1-2 hours of tutorial time. Independent study around these weekly sessions will be expected to support your learning and assessment for the programme. A typical timetabled week will include 12 hours per week of unit delivery, 4 units will be studied per semester with a weekly 3 hour formal session, and 1-2 hours of tutorial time, usually over two full days.
How to apply
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:
- CC32
- Institution code:
- O25
- Campus name:
- Online
- Campus code:
- 0
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please contact us to discuss application if you have a Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
As an applicant, you are normally expected to meet at least the minimum requirement of 80 UCAS points, made up of the following; ● A* to C grade (9 to 4) in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. ● A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a Sport related programme - MMP (or equivalent) ● A Levels – CDD (or equivalent) ● Level 3 Apprenticeship ● Other related Level 3 qualifications ● An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution ● An international equivalent of the above. We welcome applications from students that do not meet the UCAS entry requirements where special considerations can be given to those with relevant experience and skills following evidence of effective academic writing. Along with mature students with a suitable background or related work experience gained within the Sports industry.
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as the British Council IELTS; normally a minimum of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and writing components. All applicants will be interviewed prior to a decision being made.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | 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
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years for new students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students. There are a variety of funding options available to help finance your studies. If you are a UK (Home) student, you don’t have to pay your tuition fees up front. The government provides loans to cover your full tuition fee. You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to help cover living costs.
Alternatively, your fees may be paid by your employer, or we could arrange a payment schedule if you are paying your own fees.
Additional costs Students are advised that they will need access to a laptop or PC. We recommend that you budget £100 a year additional costs such as for stationary to undertake your studies. You can borrow textbooks and access journals from the recommended reading lists from our Learning Resource Centres either physically on campus or in the majority of cases online. If you choose to purchase textbooks, they may cost up to £60 each.
Provider information
Activate Learning
Oxford City Centre Campus
Oxpens Road
Oxford
OX1 1SA