Overview
BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Sport will allow you to develop an understanding of both theoretical and practical issues relating to a career in sports. They are designed to reflect the increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, providing you with a clear line of sight for employment and progression to a degree at Level 6*.
UCAS POINTS:
Up to 240 UCAS credits available (120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5) dependent on grade achieved.
These full-time blended learning programmes enable the development of key skills employers and universities require. Learners will take part in various types of assessments such as practical demonstrations, research and analysis, and working independently or as part of a team in scenario-based assessments where they will practice and apply their new knowledge in situations they may face in the future.
The transferable skills include:
- Cognitive and problem-solving skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Intra-personal skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Commercial skills
- Business skills
Course is a De Montfort University (DMU) course supported by SCL, taken in Coventry with Warwickshire Institute of Sport.
Course Subjects
You will study:
HNC | Level 4
- Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health
- The Sport Landscape
- Project Management (Pearson-set unit)
- Coaching Practice and Skill Development
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Operation Management & Leadership
- Nutrition
- Technology in Sport
HND | Level 5
- Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Entrepreneurism in Sport
- Advanced Coaching
- Exercise Physiology
- Performance Analysis
- Advanced Sports Nutrition
- Coaching Special Populations
Age
18+ years
Cost
£6500 per academic year (instead of the standard £9250 academic per year). The cost of tuition is fully funded by the learners (support available with student loan applications). Depending on the education centre, you may be required to purchase a sports kit. Bursary and financial support are available for those eligible.
Entry Requirements
Progressing students: GCSEs at a grade 9 to 4 in Maths and English and a Level 3 in sport, business, health and fitness qualification at a merit or an Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.*
Mature students: interview-based and relevant work experience.
UK resident foreign nationality students: the international equivalent of the above
We are open to hearing from learners who do not meet the entry requirements to explore suitability.
