Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This full-time course runs two days a week in both first and second years, which 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.
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
- 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.
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Heart of Worcestershire College is not a licensed student sponsor for UK student visa's. We are therefore unable to issue student visa's for study in the UK under the Tier 4 UK immigration points based system.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
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.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
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
Uniform (optional) £80
Due to the vocational nature of the course visits are an essential part of the curriculum.
A recommended budget of £150 per academic year should be made available by students.
Provider information
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW