Access to HE Diploma (Sports Science) Blended

Blended course – You will have the opportunity to come into college for ‘drop-in’ support sessions with your specialist tutor who can provide guidance and support with your assignments and also access remote support during the working week. Your study materials, resources, textbooks and assignments are provided and supported using the innovative PEARL platform, with ongoing support from the experienced and subject specialist Access to HE curriculum team.   COURSE MODULES:   Module 1: Reading and Note Making   Upon successful completion of this module, you will:   ·       Understand a range of reading strategies ·       Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts ·       Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources   Module 2: Academic Writing Skills   Upon successful completion of this module, you will:   ·       Be able to structure a written response ·       Be able to develop a structured response to a plan ·       Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose ·       Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work   Module 3: Sports Development Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the relationship between key concepts and contexts of sports development Understand the targeting of particular groups for sports development Understand the barriers to participation in sport Module 4: Psychology of Sport and Exercise Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the impact of personality and personal motivation on physical activity Understand the effects of arousal, stress and anxiety on sports performance Understand the psychology of group dynamics in sport Be able to analyse psychological factors that affect people in exercise situations Module 5: The Body in Sport Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand anatomical terms of reference and the anatomical position Understand different body systems Understand homeostasis and the operation of negative feedback mechanisms Module 6: Exercise Physiology: The Respiratory System Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the structure and functions of the respiratory system Understand lung volumes and capacities Understand the long and short-term effects of exercise on the respiratory system Module 7: Nutrition in Sports Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the structure and function of the digestive system Understand how nutrition impacts sporting performance Understand the link between hydration and sports performance Understand energy balance in sports performance Be able to create and evaluate a nutritional plan for a sporting activity Module 8: Nutrition: Hydration and Performance Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the signs and symptoms of dehydration, hypohydration and hyperhydration Understand hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic sports drinks Understand the importance of fluid intake; pre-event, inter-event and post-event Module 9: Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular System Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the cardiac cycle and electrocardiogram Understand blood pressure and be able to measure it Understand the effects of long- and short-term exercise on heart function and blood pressure Module 10: Sports Conditioning Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand how the components of physical fitness can be trained Understand the adaptations of training Understand how different training methodologies can be applied to meet the needs of different sports Module 11: Arousal, Stress and Anxiety in Sport Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the impact of arousal on sport performance Understand the impact of stress on sport performance Understand the impact of anxiety on sport performance Module 12: Research Skills: Project Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand how to construct a testable hypothesis Understand how to design an appropriate research study to address a specific research question Understand the importance of ethical considerations when conducting research Be able to collect and analyse data relevant to the research project Understand how to present, interpret and evaluate the results of a research project Be able to report a research project using standard formats Module 13: Sport, Values and Ethics Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the principles of values and ethics in sport Understand performance enhancement issues Module 14: Sports Injuries Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand the causes of musculoskeletal injury Understand measures to prevent musculoskeletal injury Understand the signs and symptoms of common skeletal and muscular injury Understand the healing process in skeletal and muscular injury Module 15: Contemporary and Cultural Issues in Sport Upon successful completion of this module, you will: Understand professional sports development in the UK Understand the influences on modern sport of current media and technology Be able to analyse how current issues impacts sport Understand how barriers and cultural influences affect sport participation

Are there any additional costs the student be made aware of?

Your UCAS application for university entry will cost £28.50

Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. These may include essays, report writing, online assessment, and presentations.

You must achieve 60 credits at Level 3 to be awarded the Access to HE Diploma:

Graded - 45 are Graded Credits in Academic Modules at Pass, Merit or Distinction

Ungraded: 15 are Ungraded Credits in Study Skills.

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to university for an Undergraduate Degree or Degree Apprenticeship

What are the career routes for this course?

Sports and Exercise Science, Sports and Exercise Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Trainers, Sport Management