HND Sport

This active and hands-on course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and coaching skills required for a career in sports coaching or sports development. The programme will involve the study of sports coaching theory and practice, nutrition, principles of fitness training, sport and exercise psychology, sports development, skill acquisition and a work placement.

It is aimed at those who have completed HNC Sport and wish to further develop a career in sports coaching. You will get practical experience throughout the programme, and will achieve National Governing Body recognised qualifications upon completion. Our partnership with the New College Durham Sports Development Centres, and close links with local clubs, ensure real-life practical coaching experience.

Aims

The programme aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to allow them to specialise and progress within the diverse areas of Sport.
The underpinning course objectives are as follows:

• Equipping you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in the coaching and sports industry.
• Developing a range of skills and techniques, and personal qualities and attributes, essential for successful performance in a coaching and sports development environment.

Modules

You will complete a range of modules, including:

• Managing Sports Development
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
• Field Based Fitness Testing
• Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
• Sport and Exercise for Special Population Groups
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Employability Skills
• Research Project.

Teaching & assessment

Teaching will be a combination of lectures and seminars, to provide you with a fundamental understanding of coaching and development within sport and exercise. The programme integrates academic learning with work related simulations, to help you become a confident and competent sport coaching professional. Whilst undertaking a work placement, you will have the opportunity to apply learning to real-life practice, and develop relevant skills. You will utilise state-of-the-art equipment and have the opportunity to work with experts in the industry.

Interview Instructions

You will be invited into the College to attend an informal interview with a member of our team. Your suitability to the course will be assessed at this stage.

Entry Criteria

To gain entry to the programme, you must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements.

• UCAS tariff points: 48
• A minimum of 48 UCAS Credits generated from A-Levels or BTEC/GNVQ/NVQ qualifications at Level 3.
• A minimum of grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and maths, or a science.
• Evidence of interest and experience within a relevant sport and/or exercise field.
• A successful interview with the programme leader.

Non-standard Entry Criteria

• Evidence of relevant work experience and attainment of skills to demonstrate an ability to study at this level
• Evidence of interest and experience within a relevant sport and/or exercise field.
• Evidence of the ability to meet the academic requirements of the programme through appropriate diagnostic assessment as conducted by the Course Admissions Tutor.
• A successful interview with the programme leader.