Sports Training and Rehabilitation Foundation Degree (FdSc) Full Time

Subject : Foundation Degree | Course Code CB69 | Print Version

Course Overview

TO APPLY FOR THIS FULL TIME FOUNDATION DEGREE COURSE, YOU NEED TO APPLY ELECTRONICALLY USING THE WEB-BASED ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM AT WWW.UCAS.COM

INSTITUTION NAME: NCAST
INSTITUTION CODE: N23
COURSE CODE: CB69

The course has been developed by Newcastle College and accredited by Leeds Metropolitan University. On satisfactory completion of the Foundation Degree programme you will be eligible to progress to the BSc (Hons.) in Sports Therapy. It is anticipated that the government through the Health Professional Council will soon require all Sports Therapists to hold a degree and the FD in Sports Training and Rehabilitation and the one year BSc completion awards have been specially designed to meet these requirements.

Start Date Duration Venue
September 2012 2 Years Full Time Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for

Those students who want to progress to higher education but who cannot commit to the full time pathway. Those students who wish to progress to honours degree level, through a vocationally orientated study pathway. For people who work in the sports and fitness industry who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in the specialist areas of sports rehabilitation (Foundation Degree) & Sports Therapy (BSc).

Course Content

Year 1
> Work Based Learning 1
> Personal and Professional Development 1
> Biophysical 1
> Practice 1
> Sports Injury Management 1
> Training and Rehabilitation
> Nutrition
> Foundation Skills in the Therapeutic Relationship

Year 2
> Work Based Learning 2
> Personal and Professional Development 2
> Biophysical 2
> Practice 2
> Sports Injury Management 2
> Clinical Anatomy
> Applied Psychological Approaches

Entry Requirements

Typically 120 UCAS Tariff Points will be required.
20 UCAS Tariff Points from Key Skills at level 2 will be accepted.
Wherever possible, we will make conditional offers expressed in terms of the UCAS Tariff Points. However, for some courses it may be necessary to include in the overall tariff score a number of points from certain subjects. For more information visit: www.ucas.com
GCSE grade C or above in English Language and mathematics is normally required for most programmes. We strongly recommend applicants without grade C consider GCSE re-sits or ask about a Bridging Course.

Your UCAS Tariff Points can me made up of one or more of the following:
• CGE A Level (A2).
• AVCE Single Award/AVCE Double Award.
• Edexcel BTEC Nationals, including Awards, Certificates and Diplomas.
• Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers.
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers).
• Higher Education Foundation Course (HEFC).
• Access Courses approved by the national recognition scheme.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 qualifications.
• Welsh Baccalaureate.
• European or International Baccalaureate.
• New Diplomas (Advanced).

We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and above) and students with alternative qualifications. Students are considered on an individual basis, taking account of alternative qualifications and will be interviewed.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

You will need to provide two satisfactory references and where a work placement is required you must complete an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

You will learn through a variety of different methods including: Formal lectures, Oral presentations, Practical sessions, Classroom activity, Seminars, Discussions/debates, Group work, Presentations, Work based learning.

Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through: Written reports, essays, presentations, time constrained assessments, class activities, vocationally based projects, case studies, examinations and practical tasks (such as massage or treatment).

Qualifications Gained

A Foundation Degree, which is a vocational Higher Education qualification. (Validated by Leeds Metropolitan University).

Progression Opportunities

At the end of the course, successful students should be able to demonstrate to prospective employers that they have the personal skills, experience and academic background to meet the needs of the industry. After successful completion of the course you will be offered the opportunity to complete your education to BSc (Hons) level at Newcastle College or alternatively at another institution.

Career Opportunities

GP referral programmes, exercise and lifestyle consultancy, self-employment, a career in the exercise industry, physiotherapy assistant.

Course Costs

Course costs may be subject to change. These quoted course costs may not apply for Further Education students resident in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland but are applicable to students from England and the remainder of the EU. You will normally have to pay for course items such as stationery, books and equipment. Some courses have placements or visits which may have costs attached.
You may also be able to apply for a student loan to cover the cost of your tutition fees and various grants may be available.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to help you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact the Learner Zone who can also offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.