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:

Year 1

• Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health
• The Sport Landscape
• Project Management (Pearson-set unit)
• Work Exposure
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition
• Technology in Sport

• Sports Leadership

Year 2

• Advanced coaching

• Research Project
• Entrepreneurism in Sport
• Exercise Physiology
• Work experience in sport
• Teaching practice
• Analysis

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

The course cost is £7,425 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.