
Higher Education
What Can I Study?
The Fowler Academy, through its partnership with Loughborough College, offers the Pearson Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in Sport
Pearson Higher National Certificate (Level 4)
Course Content
You will learn enhanced skills and knowledge to build on your learning at level 3. The content provides an insight into a range of specialist areas such as Sports Marketing, Coaching, Leadership and Health. This is combined with a range of experience from coaching Fowler Academy Junior Squads to refereeing and analysis. Example units that you will cover include:
- Coaching Practice and Skill Development
- Technology in Sport
- The Sport Landscape
- Activity Leadership
Assessment
Assessment methods are varied however follow the typical University guidelines, practical elements are included as much as possible. Assessments include:
- Reports
- Portfolios
- Practical Delivery
- Presentations
- Consultations
Entry requirements
You must have a BTEC at MPP or above or the equivalent at A-Level. It is desirable that both math and English is at a grade 4 or above however consideration will be given if only one of these is achieved.
Example student destinations for this subject
- BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- USA Scholarship
EXAMINATION BOARD:
Pearson.
PERSON TO CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact Anthony Rollinson.
Pearson Higher National Diploma (Level 5)
Course Content
You will learn enhanced skills and knowledge to build on your learning at level 4. The content provides an insight into a range of specialist areas. This is combined with a range of experience from coaching Fowler Academy Junior Squads to refereeing and analysis. Example units that you will cover include:
- Research Project
- Performance Analysis
- Sport Specific Nutrition
Assessment
Assessment methods are varied however follow the typical University guidelines, practical elements are included as much as possible. Assessments include:
- Reports
- Portfolios
- Practical Delivery
- Presentations
- Consultations
Entry requirements
You must have a suitable level 4 qualification such as the HNC in Sport.
Example student destinations for this subject
- Pearson Higher National Diploma (Level 5)
- BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- USA Scholarship
EXAMINATION BOARD:
Pearson.
PERSON TO CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please contact Anthony Rollinson.