Course summary
On this course you will develop the skill to critically analyse the use of long term coaching programmes and make judgements about how they impact on an athlete’s development. You will also evaluate the theories of how nutritional aids can enhance performance and demonstrate the development of safe and effective strength and conditioning lifting techniques. You will develop, justify and conduct a research project that will be chosen with the help of a tutor. You will undertake subjects that will further develop your practical skills and theoretical knowledge of running and leading coaching sessions across a variety of sports. You will demonstrate the ability to critically analyse theories relating to the psychological demands on athletes and how to develop coping strategies. This is in the context of the design of coaching programmes. You will be assessed by laboratory reports, essays, oral presentations, time constrained tests and practical assessments and dissertation.
Modules
You will undertake subjects that will further develop your practical skills and theoretical knowledge of running and leading coaching sessions across a wide variety of sports. Critical analysis skills will be developed to facilitate assessment the impact of nutritional, psychological and physiological interventions that may be used to optimise coaching impact.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International option for the full time course only
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC) - M - D
Each application is considered on its individual merits and a range of level 5 qualifications will be considered. A typical offer would be a Merit or pass in a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree ( FdSc ) in a related subject . If we receive an application that identifies you may require additional English and Maths support we may tailor an individual support package to help you with this.
Additional entry requirements
Other
All applicants should have obtained English language GCSE ( or equivalent ) grades 9-4 or A*-C
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
2025/2026
Full-time Fees
The College will charge a fee of £9,000 per annum for undergraduate students, £7,200 per annum for HND/HNC students, ( £3600 -part-time) £9,000 for BSc Construction Top- Up students.
£9,000 for BSc (Hons) Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare( Top-up) Students, £9,000 for BSc (Hons) Equine performance and Therapies Top-Up Students, £9,000 for BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Top-Up students and £9,000 for BSc (Hons) Sports Performance and Coaching Top-up students
Students who started their courses in previous academic years will continue to pay the same fee as when they started.
Part time Students will pay £1500 per 20 credits
For all additional course costs please contact the provider . Please ask for International fees
Provider information
Moulton College
West Street
Moulton
Northampton
NN3 7RR