Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC
Bishop Burton College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20873 | £17972 | £21179 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18290 - £24100 | £14493 - £22181 | £16757 - £26550 |
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Course Description
The BTEC Higher National qualification in Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) targets students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. This route provides a wide-ranging study of the Sport & Exercise Science sector allowing students to develop a broad understanding of the key disciplines.
Students will gain the broad knowledge and awareness of key disciplines within Sport and Exercise Science through modules that include sport & exercise psychology, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, training, fitness, testing and biomechanics.
What will I study?
Students will gain the broad knowledge and awareness of key disciplines within Sport and Exercise Science through modules that include on psychology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, fitness and testing, training and technology in sport.
- There is a strong emphasis on employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.
- The programme content is specifically designed to be appropriate to the needs of the sport and exercise industry and to enable students to progress to the second year of the FdSc Sport, Exercise Science and Health programme.
Learning and Teaching Approach
This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students’ learning styles and preferences.
For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars / practical sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.
The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.
Contact Time
Approximately 17 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week). A part-time option is also available.
Wednesday afternoons are reserved as part of the Football Coaching Academy, which allows those students with a passion for coaching the opportunity to access our college football teams to apply their academic knowledge through practical coaching.
What else can I expect?
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Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.
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Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.
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Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.
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Talks from a range of visiting speakers.
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Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.
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Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this programme could follow careers in sports coaching, sports development, sport or fitness duty management, activity leadership or progression to Level 5 study.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC at Bishop Burton College
| 20% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS points may be from qualifications such as T Levels, A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas amongst others. Please use the UCAS Tariff points calculator to determine the UCAS points value of your qualifications.
Qualification requirements
Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.
Advanced entry may be possible due to prior experience or certificated learning; applicants will be invited to complete the recognition of prior learning approval process.
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC
| EU | £3750 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £3750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £3750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £3750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
HNCS
About Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is a further education college specialised in land-based subjects such as Equine Studies, Agriculture, Engineering, and more. Their stunning green campus can be found in the middle of the East Yorkshire countryside, making possible its features such as fully-functioning farms and horse stables. If students need a little bit of the city life while they’re not studying, they also have the historic city of York not far away.
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FAQ about Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC Bishop Burton College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 7500 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (20%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (20%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Bishop Burton College.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Sport and Exercise Sciences students in the UK.