HND in Sport

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COURSE SPECIFICATION

This course is ideally suited for anyone wanting to work within the vast industry of sport and leisure at a high level. Our expert teachers will guide you through the requirements of the course and ensure that you're equipped for a career or further studies in this fascinating industry. This sports course is particularly related to those wanting a career in coaching, teaching, sports science, sports management, or performance analysis. Plus, you'll get regular coaching experience, along with the opportunity for industry placements, as well as potential opportunities to earn additional sport-related certifications.

What this course offers:

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.

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

Course Content

The HND in Sport course includes the following units:

• Sports Activity Leadership
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Performance Analysis
• Work Experience
• Nutrition
• Research Methods
• Performance Analysis
• Advanced Coaching
• Teaching Practice

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

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.

Progression in Sports Science and Coaching

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.

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.

To join this course please click the Register Interest button to receive an email with a unique link and instructions to register with UCAS at www.ucas.com and then apply through UCAS.

You will then receive a confirmation email from UCAS and the college will be in contact with an interview date. Current Shrewsbury Colleges Group students should seek support from their tutor before applying.

If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the programme most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring the Admissions Team on 01743 653333 or email courseadvice@scg.ac.uk