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Learning Area Sports & Fitness
Delivery Mode Full-time
Duration 2 Years
Institution Code C78
Dates & Locations
Course Type University
Location Cornwall College Camborne
Start Date 13/09/2021
UCAS Code CB69
If you have a passion to lead others in the sports, health and fitness industry, then this is the course for you.
The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that you will have many opportunities to apply your practice, with consistent reflection on theory to practice.
You’ll be looking at everything: field & laboratory fitness testing protocols, coaching in a range of settings, health consultation, diet planning, psychological & biomechanical assessment, sport development and business planning. You’ll be studying and developing all of the essential skills you need as a coach, aspiring teacher, health promotion/training or continuing professional development personal trainer.
A broad range or current research will be reviewed and available for you to support your learning– with access to key lectures, seminars, guest speakers, workshops, a fully equipped sports facility including; sports hall, dance studio, gym, 3g football pitch and fitness testing suit.
Assessment is through written assignments, presentations, practical and theoretical exams, and a research project in the second year. You will be assessed working on real-life projects, such as coaching sport in local primary and secondary schools or developing sport and physical activity in the wider community. You may also carry out fitness testing on athletes from local sports clubs.
This foundation degree introducing you to higher education academic and essential work skills. All lecturing staff are university graduates and many are qualified to postgraduate level as well as being involved in research and professional development in the areas of sports science, exercise referral, health, sports injuries and coaching. We are all committed to helping you gain the skill required for your chosen career aspiration.
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