Sports Coaching HND

Through a selection of practical and business-oriented management modules, this course will develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in sports coaching.

You will be equipped to cope with the challenges and issues in this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.

The course is run in association with Stourbridge College and you will study at Stourbridge and the University of Worcester, taking advantage of the excellent facilities and support available at both campuses. Vocational throughout, you will benefit from applying the skills you learn to the workplace and have access to leisure facilities in Stourbridge to carry out work-based study.

On successful completion of the programme, there are opportunities to progress onto a linked BSc (Hons) degree programme at Worcester.

To view the course, please visit the Stourbridge College website.

Course Features and Benefits:
Links to the UK Sports Institute and Youth Sport Trust and BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences)
Opportunity to progress to degree level
Regional Sports Development / Coaching Officers based on campus
Links with a range of local sporting clubs including the Worcester Wolves Basketball Club, Worcestershire County Cricket Club and Worcester Rugby Club
Scholarships available for cricket and men’s and women’s basketball

Factfile
Entry requirements
Course content
Student views

UCAS code

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Sports Coaching HND 26NC S HND/SPCM

This course is run in partnership with Stourbridge College (S).

For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

Study options

This course is taught at Stourbridge College and the University of Worcester.
Two-year, full-time course with part-time route available
Industry approved curriculum
National Governing Body Coaching Awards option

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Jaime Guinan
Stourbridge College
jaime.guinan@stourbridge.ac.uk

180 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
A full Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure may be required for some modules

Modules

Scientific Foundations of Sport
Social & Psychological Issues
Business of Sport
Investigative Techniques
Sports Marketing
Sports Coaching Applications
Principles of Sports Coaching
Sport Experience
Performance Analysis
The Physiology of Sport & Exercise
The Psychology of Sport & Exercise
Work Experience Project
Sports Development
Coaching Special Populations
Outdoor Activity Leadership

Assessment

The HND is a vocational course and therefore assessment methods will reflect this. A variety of methods are used to assess learning including:
Coursework assignments
Module tests
Individual and group presentations
Case studies
Reports
Exams

Jaime Guinan

Course Leader, Sports Coaching HND

“Sport and Enterprise ‘Think Tanks’ have been created by the University to strengthen local business and HE links. The Employers’ Group will enrich student employability by creating project work and placement
opportunities.”

Academic department

Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

“We are proud of our strong reputation for sporting excellence. Our mission is to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of our students so they can
continue to make a meaningful contribution to society at all levels.”
Mick Donovan, Head of Institute

Employability

With more people playing sport and engaging in physical activity, there are new job opportunities in this sector. You will be prepared for a career as a sports coach, in sports development, sports administration, sports policy development or in health and fitness.

Alternatively, you may wish to continue to postgraduate study and other professional qualifications.