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FdSc Sport Health and Fitness
| UCAS course code | CB69 |
| Institution code | C78 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course type | Full-time |
| Study location | Cornwall College (Camborne) |
The Cornwall College Group offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across seven campuses throughout Cornwall and Devon, including Bicton College, Cornwall College, Duchy College and Falmouth Marine School. We offer specialist courses designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals. During your studies you will get the opportunity to work on live projects and start your career before you even graduate.
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
CORC1013C
Personal and Employability Skills DevelopmentThis module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.
CORC1025
Sport and Fitness CoachingThis module is designed to provide students with a range of skills, knowledge and the understanding to enable them and clients to participate safely in a range of sport and fitness activities.
CORC1026
Health and Fitness ApplicationsThis module will build on Anatomy and Physiology and Exercise and Physiology and will concentrate on the practical aspects of health and fitness related activities particularly in the use of cardiovascular and resistance machines and the use of free weights in a modern fitness facility.
CORC1027
Sports DevelopmentThe learner will consider sports development as a process which enhances opportunities for people of all ages, degrees of interest and levels of ability, to develop and excel in their chosen sporting activities. It will provide the learner with the background knowledge needed to work as an SDO and raises issues for SDO's and coaches in terms of meeting individual needs, attracting funding and developing their chosen sport.
CORC1147
Bio MechanicsThis module is designed to provide an introduction to the biomechanics of sport and exercise as an area of academic and applied study.
CORC1149
Exercise Physiology 1CORC1201
Applied Anatomy and PhysiologyThis module is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the major systems of the body in the context of exercise and sports performance
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Final year
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Core modules
CORC2005
Sports Injuries and TherapiesThis module is designed to make the learner aware of the risks involved in sport and exercise and to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to deal with a range of sports injuries.
CORC2120
Research MethodsThis module will review alternative modes of enquiry that might be encountered in academic and business environments.
CORC2122
NutritionThe sources, types and roles of the major constituents of foods are examined alongside nutritional disorders, optimal nutrition for sport/exercise and fitness performance. Learners will evaluate the physiological processes of digestion and nutrient storage.
CORC2244
Strength, Condition and EvaluationThis module will allow the learner to critically analyse competing research of total, health and skill related fitness and critically examine the impact on client goals.
CORC2245
Sport as a BusinessThe learner will consider the fundamental aspects of developing and providing an innovative business with in the sport and fitness sector.
CORC282
Psychology of Sport and ExerciseCORC283
Exercise Physiology 2TFD203
Special StudyA module synthesising acquired knowledge, understanding and skills in the form of a detailed study.
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.
How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Support is also available to overseas students applying to the University from our International Office via
our how to apply webpage
or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Progression routes
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Our partnership with Cornwall College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Cornwall College
Looking to study a specialist subject at university level? Want to do it in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Our wide range of courses gives you the chance to pick up the skills and experience you’ll need for your chosen profession.
