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De Montfort University

UCAS Code: C605 | Higher National Diploma - HND

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2026

Subject

Sports studies

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
You will study:

HND | Level 5

Research Project (Pearson-set)
Entrepreneurism in Sport
Advanced Coaching
Exercise Physiology
Performance Analysis
Advanced Sports Nutrition
Coaching Special Populations

Modules

HND | Level 5

Research Project (Pearson-set)
Entrepreneurism in Sport
Advanced Coaching
Exercise Physiology
Performance Analysis
Advanced Sports Nutrition
Coaching Special Populations

Assessment methods

Your BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sport will combine a mix of theoretical and practical learning.

During your education programme, you will benefit from:

High quality and passionate tutors who are specialists in sport
Quality assurance and performance coaches to oversee your tutor and lessons
An innovative learning experience using our virtual learning hub, plus access to free Microsoft software
Wellbeing programme and mental health support
A safe learning environment with the highest level of safeguarding

INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE

SCL are nationally accredited for information, advice and guidance and we are trained in these areas to help you with your development.

Our Careers Leader oversees our careers information, advice & guidance strategy. Each learner will receive impartial and relevant guidance to support a successful transition onto their next step of their professional journey, wherever that may be.

Our Careers Leader is dedicated to supporting you to understand your career options and how to get there. This is underpinned by a programme of work experience and continual development of work-ready and life skills.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£6,500
per year
England
£6,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,500
per year
Republic of Ireland
£6,500
per year
Scotland
£6,500
per year
Wales
£6,500
per year

The Uni

Course location:

SCL Education Group

Department:

Health and Life Sciences

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