HND in Sport

Course Specification

Suitable for anyone wanting to work within the vast industry of sport and leisure at a high level. This sports course is particularly related to those wanting a career in coaching, teaching, sports science, sports management, or performance analysis.

After the course, you can progress onto the third year of applicable degree courses at a range of Universities, begin a teacher training route, or go directly into employment.

A minimum of 48 UCAS Points in subjects appropriate to the course. This may include A-Levels in PE, sciences such as Biology, Level 3 Sport, or other vocationally relevant qualifications.  Industry related experience and additional qualifications can also be considered.

Units include: Sports Activity Leadership, Anatomy & Physiology, Performance Analysis, Work Experience, Nutrition, Research Methods, Performance Analysis, and Advanced Coaching.

A wide range of assessment methods include: Essays and reports, exams, presentations, practical delivery, reflections and analysis, group work and more.

The course cost is £6,500 per year. Students can qualify for student loans as full time learners.

The course is designed to contain a range of sport-related disciplines to allow access to a range of employment fields and University top-up options. This includes subjects relating to sports coaching, sports science, sports management and business, and technology in sport.

Additional qualifications

There will be the opportunity to access external additional qualifications in a number of sports during the course. This may be at cost.