Degree Programme

HNC Sport Science (Year One)

This HNC programme allows for a multidisciplinary study of sport and exercise science, with the opportunity to study all major disciplines of sports science as well as an introduction to research and laboratory techniques. You will gain a scientific understanding of the fundamental principles involved in enhancing a variety of sporting performances.

The majority of your learning will take place online, with only 5-7 contact days per year, where you’ll be required to visit Loughborough College. During these contact days, you will be able to put theory into practice by using our sports science laboratories and practical facilities, as well as benefit from face-to-face delivery and support.  We have an excellent support system in place, where tutors will work closely with you both remotely and during contact days throughout the duration of your programme. They will support your development and track your academic progress to ensure that you achieve your best.

Following the successful completion of this course, students will be able to progress on to a Top-Up degree. Employment routes include sports development or coaching; both in professional and community sport, including Premier League football clubs.

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science top up (Year Two and Three)

This degree is specifically designed for students who have already obtained a HNC in Sport Science.

This programme enables a higher level of multidisciplinary study of sport and exercise science. You will learn advanced principles in exercise physiology and nutrition, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis. You will also complete a research project (dissertation) in your final year.

After your development of knowledge of key principles in the physical and social sciences and link this to applied sports and physical activity scenarios in your HNC course, through Year 2, you’ll advance your understanding of the core sport science disciplines and explore multidisciplinary studies applying your knowledge to sporting scenarios. You will also develop practical skills related to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.

In your final year, you’ll design and carry out an individual research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science, in a subject area of your choice. You will also complete more in-depth modules exploring the key areas of interdisciplinary approaches to sport and exercise science.

Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps.

BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development top up (Year Two and Three)

This degree is specifically designed for students who have already obtained an HNC in Sport Science.

Similar to the Sport and Exercise Science top up, on your 5-7 contact days you can expect to use one or more of Loughborough College’s specialist facilities.

• The fully equipped Strength and Conditioning and rehabilitation suite features Olympic weightlifting platforms and an anti-gravity treadmill.
• A Biomechanics Suite with a Qualisys 3D motion capture analysis system.
• State-of-the-art physiology lab allowing for environmental manipulations, physiological analysis, and performance testing.
• A Foresight golf simulator with video analysis performance data capture.
• Performance analysis suite allowing for live, real-time capturing and analysis of sports events.
• World-class sports training facilities, including sports halls and artificial pitches.

Our highly experienced industry experts and academics will guide you through your learning, including lectures, seminars, online activities, practical activities, laboratory skills, peer-group learning and independent study.