This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is a two-year full-time programme delivered at Worthing College. It has been developed to equip individuals with the scientific knowledge relevant to the health and fitness industry as well as the necessary professional qualifications and skills. The programme is principally aimed at individuals who wish to enter or develop a career within the health and fitness industry. To accommodate the principles and defining characteristics of a Foundation Degree, the programme is delivered through a modular mode of study, blending traditional methods of teaching and learning with aspects of work-based learning to ensure that individuals can draw on the work-based responsibilities that they undertake in each academic year. Key features:
- 'Hands on’; practical based learning
- Access to specialist resources
- Small group sizes to ensure you receive the support you need to succeed
- Opportunity to progress to BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Chichester.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Biosciences
Modules
Year 1: Biomechanics Interpersonal & Professions Skills Exercise and Health Sport and Exercise Physiology Research Methods 1 (year) Work Based Learning 1 (year) Year 2: Health Promotion, Lifestlye and Exercise Laboratory Skills Self Directed Work Based Research Project Physical Activity in Special Populations Psychological Aspects Research Mathods 2 (year) Work Based Learning 2 (year)
Assessment method
- Assignments
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:
- SP01
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Worthing College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 144 points
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCDDD
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All students complete an interview and mature Learners can present a portfolio of relevant work experience and undertake an assessment as part of their application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | No factor below 5.5 for reading and writing. For those resident in the UK who have suitable work experience, a college English test is available to show competency in English. |
| Institution's Own Test | As part of your interview, you may be asked to prepare/complete a written assessment. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000* | Year 1 |
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Fees are subject to confirmation by UNIVERSITY of Chichester for September 2024 (January 2024)
Provider information
Worthing College
Worthing College
1 Sanditon Way
Worthing
BN14 9FD