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HND in Sport: Sports Coaching and Leadership Management with pathway course HND in Sport (Football Performance & Development)

  • Higher National Diploma
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Worcester
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

This full-time course runs two days a week in both first and second years. This gives students the opportunity to earn as they learn. The course is delivered through seminars, lectures and practical sessions, following a theory into practice model. The opportunity to apply these new skills in the sports industry will take place through work experience.

The HND provides a unique insight into the sports industry with several high-profile guest lecturers from professional athletes and coaches to professional sports club CEO’s. Visits to the London 2012 site, Cardiff’s Sports Village, national stadia and outdoor activity centres are just a few of the trips that we organise to help enhance your learning experience. Thus, enabling you to recognise the skills you have and where you can apply them within sports coaching and leadership management.

HND in Sport (Football Performance & Development)

HND students will also have the opportunity to join the Worcester Football Academy. The Worcester Football Academy is open to those students who have a passion and talent for playing football. You will have the opportunity to train and play football while gaining your qualification. Discipline and self-motivation is essential. Entry into the Football Academy is based on pre-season trial. In recent seasons the Football Academy have had many successes; reaching the semi finals of the National Colleges cup twice, winning leagues and having players sign contracts at professional and semi-professional clubs. You can remain at your current club whilst training and playing with the Football Academy.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1

  • Coaching Practice & Skill Development
  • Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health
  • The Sports Landscape
  • Project Management
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Technology in Sport
  • Inclusive Sport
  • Sports Marketing

Year 2

  • Research Project
  • Advanced Coaching
  • Performance Analysis
  • Entrepreneurism in Sport
  • Sport, Health & Society
  • Work Experience
  • Event Management

Assessment method

You will be assessed through written assignments, individual projects, individual and group presentations and time constrained assessments. You will also meet up regularly with your tutor to discuss personal progress and plan your studies.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Worcester

Study options

  • Higher National Diploma • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
SPO5
Institution code:
H19
Campus name:
Worcester
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
SPO5
Institution code:
H19
Campus name:
Worcester

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS points, preferably gained in a sport and/or business related qualification (e.g. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport or A Level P.E.). You will also need level 2 (GCSE) maths and English Language.

Mature applicants with other qualifications or non-formal qualifications are welcome to apply, if they are over 21 years of age, and will be assessed on an individual basis and may be asked to complete a short task to demonstrate the required level of knowledge to meet the demands of the course.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Interview
All applicants will be asked to attend a formal interview to assess suitability and commitment to the programme of study. The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education, and will therefore give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, non-traditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom.

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & EU£8500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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