Full Time HND Sports Development & Coaching

HND Sports Development & Coaching

Campus: Pencoed

UCAS code: CUWIC C20, Course Code: 106C - Campus B.

Length of Course: 2 years

Course Description: This course provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Sports Development and Coaching. The course has a strong vocational emphasis focusing on training students for a career in Sport or progression/career opportunities to degree level.

Specialised modules include:

• Psychology of Sport
• Coaching Science
• Sports Marketing
• Skill Acquisition
• Anatomy
• Sport in Society
• Physiology and Biomechanics

Elective modules include:

• Outdoor Education
• Rugby
• Football
• Hockey
• Cricket
• Netball
• Gymnastics
• Athletics
• Aerobic activities

A degree can be achieved with an additional one year 'top-up' programme.

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 1 A Level at grade C or above in a relevant subject or a BTEC National Diploma or GNVQ Advanced. Special consideration for mature students.

Progression/Career Opportunities: This course will prepare students for employment in a range of occupations including Sports Development Officers, Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Sales and Teaching.