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Open University Level 5 Foundation Degree in SPORT AND EXERCISE - HLA NEW
Open University Level 5 Foundation Degree in SPORT AND EXERCISE - HLA
Level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Course Length 3 years
Start Date September Each Academic Year
Validated by Open University (OU)
Funded by the Department for the Economy through their apprenticeship programme
This Foundation Degree delivered by SRC and validated by Open University, examines both the theoretical and practical application of sport and exercise through a wide range of modules aiming to develop your academic and professional potential.
Learning & Assessment
Student workload usually includes 2-3 assessments (a combination of coursework and/or examination) per module. All modules will be delivered through face-to-face in college and online delivery and will be facilitated through lecturers, tutorials, seminars, group work, practical’s, visiting lecturers/guests, industry talks, and student led presentations. There is an expectation that the student will undertake self-study hours off campus to enable them to fully achieve the course of study.
Delivery
Students are required to attend Southern Regional College – Newry Campus 1 full day per week during term-time and the remaining 4 days per week will be based with an employer.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course. Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications. Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g., GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language. Interview required. Be employed or be about to take up permanent paid employment as an apprentice, or be an existing employee moving to a new job role, with a Northern Ireland based company. Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at www.src.ac.uk/the-college/policies
Course Content
Secure employment with an approved employer who will support you through the HLA programme:
Year 1
Semester 1: • Anatomy & Physiology • Sport Psychology Semester 2: • Sports Analysis • Sport & Society Semester 3: • Work Based Learning 50%
Year 2
Semester 1: • Training, Fitness & Testing • Research Methods for Sport & Exercise Semester 2: • Fundamentals of Practical Sport • Physical Education Semester 3: • Work Based Learning 50%
Year 3:
Semester 1: • Conditioning for Sport & Exercise • Contemporary Issues in Health
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, with the required average mark (55%), you will be eligible to apply for entry onto the Open University Top-Up Degree programme in Sport & Exercise at Southern Regional College. Alternatively, you may have the opportunity to apply to other Colleges/Universities to complete your undergraduate degree or alternatively you may progress to employment.
For Further Information Contact:
Mark Copeland copelandm@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9683
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