HNC/HND Sport
Whether you see yourself as a personal trainer, helping individuals on a one-to-one basis, leading a class of pupils in their regular sports lessons at school, or working as part of a team in a workplace, there are numerous opportunities in this field.
Maybe you would like to channel your personal interest in sports into teaching, or perhaps the science of how the human body interests you, and you would like to train as a sports psychologist or physiotherapist? Alternatively, you could become a sports professional yourself, developing your interest in sports into a career. Or you might set up your own sports management company, advising sportspeople on how to build and manage their careers and maximise their earning potential.
Other career options include being a sports journalist, a sports representative at a holiday centre, a lifeguard at a swimming pool or an assistant at a leisure centre.
Sport and fitness skills also include nutrition which has never been more topical as people are looking for new and effective ways to stay fit and healthy. Nutritionists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, clinics, and as private consultants.
This course is for students who would like to work at degree-level to further their professional qualification in the sport and fitness industry.
The UK sports industry is worth £24 billion and supports nearly a million jobs and there are plenty of exciting career routes and opportunities. Students on our HND in Sport are being developed for roles in sports coaching and sports development where they will go on to work for private organisations, or in local government.
Sports science opens doors to careers based on physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition. In this course, you will learn about the sports and leisure industry, with a focus on sports coaching, lifestyle and well-being, nutrition, training and fitness, and physical education.
Students will have full use of the Sports Hall and Gym facilities which hold a wide range of equipment. Students can also visit/use Aylestone Park Football Club and Leicester University Sports Hall.
This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for successful employment in the health and fitness, leisure, and sports sectors or for progression to an undergraduate 1-year top-up degree.
- Have the sporting skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global sports environment.
- Have the knowledge and training for a range of careers in Sports, including Fitness Manager, Personal Trainer, Sports Development Officer and Activity Leader.
- Understand the diversity of roles within Sports.
- Understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity, and values.
- Provide opportunities for students to enter employment or progress on to further education.
- Understand the local, regional, and global context of Sport and, for those students with a global outlook, aspire to international career pathways.
- Address contemporary issues facing the industry, and society at large, with particular emphasis on sustainability and the environment.
This course is a degree level qualification which consists of:
- Specialist Subject Learning
- Professional and Industry Experience
- Academic Tutorials and Progress Reviews
- Independent Study and Research
- Assessment Through Assignments, Projects and Presentations
- Development of Academic, Professional and Employability Skills
We offer a range of support services to help you succeed during your studies, including:
- Financial support and funding advice
- Student finance support
- Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) guidance and support
- Support from our dedicated Higher Education team
- Personal academic tutoring and study support
- Wellbeing, mental health and safeguarding services
- Access to the Student Minds mental health and wellbeing resources
- Academic skills development, including research, referencing and study skills workshops
- Careers education, information, advice and guidance
- Employability support and progression to university or employment
The tuition fee for this course is £6,100 per year for full-time study or £3,050 per year for part-time study.
There are three ways to pay for your course:
- Student Finance. Eligible students can apply for a Higher Education Tuition Fee Loan through Student Finance England.
- Self-Funding. Students can pay their tuition fees in full at enrolment or spread the cost across three instalments throughout the academic year.
- Employer Sponsorship. If your employer is funding your studies, payment can be made directly by them.
Some Higher Education courses may be eligible for funding through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), subject to eligibility criteria and funding availability. Please contact the HE Team for the latest information and to discuss the options available to you.
If you would like further information about course fees, funding options, or payment arrangements, please contact the HE Team at HEenquiries@nwslc.ac.uk
Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Higher Education Team and the Course Lead.
In some cases, where applicants have the relevant qualifications and/or professional experience, we may be able to make a decision based on the information provided in the application and issue an offer without the need for an interview.
For other applicants, we may invite you to attend an interview to discuss your previous experience, career aspirations and suitability for the course to ensure you meet the entry requirements. This also provides an opportunity for you to ask questions about the course and ensure it is the right choice for your future.
Please ensure you regularly check your emails, as all updates regarding your application and any next steps will be communicated by the Higher Education Team.
Disclaimer
The information provided about this course was accurate at the time of publication. Course details may be subject to change, often as a result of external factors such as amendments to awarding body or examination board specifications. While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website remains accurate and up to date, prospective students are advised to confirm course details with the Admissions Team prior to enrolment to ensure the course meets their requirements. The institution accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information presented.
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