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Equine Science & Coaching

Plumpton College

UCAS Code: P400 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

2 A Levels one of which should be a STEM related subject GCSE's in English and Maths at grade C or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma

UCAS Tariff

56

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Equine studies

If you're looking to follow a career in coaching, this is a great choice of course for you.

This course offers the ideal combination in equine science and practical skill development. Modules are particularly tailored for a career in coaching but equally applicable across a range of professions within the equine industry. After a generic first year covering topics such as Equine Anatomy, Nutrition and Behaviour, specialist subjects in the second year include Coaching for Competition Riders and Advanced Equitation.

Whilst studying for the degree you can choose to train for the British Horse Society (BHS) examinations. This is optional and not included in course fees. Students are expected to register independently with the BHS.

Modules

Year 1 consists of mostly core modules, with one elective module (from a choice of two) to accommodate inclusive practice.

Core Modules:
Equine Functional Anatomy (30 credits)
Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
Practical Equine Management (15 credits)
Introduction to Business Management (15 credits)
Study and Research Skills (15 credits)
Introduction to Coaching (15 credits)

Elective modules:
Equitation (15 credits)
Ground Schooling and Remedial Exercise (15 credits)

Year 2 modules are as follows:
Core Modules:
Independent Enquiry (15 credits)
Equine Behavioural Science (15 credits)
Work Placement (30 credits)
Business and Event Management (15 credits)
Skills for Coaching Competition Riders (30 credits)

Elective Modules:
Applied Performance Training (15 credits)
Advanced Equitation (15 credits)

Assessment methods

Assessment will take place throughout the programme. Each module will be continuously assessed using formative assessment methods such as observation records for class discussions and group work, peer to peer assessment, quizzes and feedback on practical tasks. Clear feedback will be given for formative assessments either verbally or written with feed forward comments and targets towards summative assessments. This ensures that learners have every opportunity to achieve high grades.

Summative assessment is largely based on course work which includes but are not limited to:
Essays and other written assignments with a word count of 3,000 words
Presentations of individual and group work accompanied with a 2,000-word written assignment.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,000
per year
EU
£12,000
per year
International
£12,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Plumpton College

Department:

Equine

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