HND Sport & Exercise Science (awarded by Pearson)
30010L1 | Leigh Campus
Start Date | 08/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Start Date | 08/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
Sport and physical activity contributes £39 billion to the UK's economy and the sports landscape comprises a wide array of sports organisations, ranging from large professional clubs, to semi-professional and amateur teams.This course offers a combined pathway for those who want to progress in this industry from teaching, coaching, sports therapy or sport and exercise science.
You'll learn the underpinning theoretical concepts relating to your chosen subject enabling access to careers such as sports marketing, coaching, athletic administration, sports medicine, sport promotion or sport psychology.
ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY
Tutors have extensive experience in industry, from managing sport and fitness on cruise ships, to football scouting, sports massage therapy and coaching for Camp America. The course includes extensive use of GPS monitors, accelerometers and sports analysis software when working with athletes, ensuring learners are fully equipped with the necessary skills to be successful in industry.
INDUSTRY RELEVANT
You'll have the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications including: Level 3-4 nationally recognised qualification in Sports Massage. We may also fund a course of your choice in sports coaching.
WORK EXPERIENCE
You'll have the opportunity to network with professional sports clubs such as Leigh Leopards to work with elite athletes and local employers to undertake a valuable work placement. This could take the form of fitness testing with elite athletes, supporting schools with the planning and delivery of sports coaching sessions. Students have the autonomy to choose their work placement.
EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Students have previously taken an annual trip to Europe with funding from the University Centre Advantage Scheme which is a unique fund for students who pay full-time course fees.
What will I study?
Year 1 Modules include:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition
• Professional Skills
• Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Community Coaching
• Training, Fitness, Testing
• Sports Massage
Year 2 Modules include:
• Research Project (Pearson set)
• Entrepreneurism in Sport
• Strength & Conditioning for Coaching
• Exercise Physiology
• Performance Analysis
• Sport Rehabilitation
Modules highlighted in bold are mandatory modules. Year 1 and Year 2 optional modules could be subject to change.
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition
• Professional Skills
• Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Community Coaching
• Training, Fitness, Testing
• Sports Massage
Year 2 Modules include:
• Research Project (Pearson set)
• Entrepreneurism in Sport
• Strength & Conditioning for Coaching
• Exercise Physiology
• Performance Analysis
• Sport Rehabilitation
Modules highlighted in bold are mandatory modules. Year 1 and Year 2 optional modules could be subject to change.
How long is the course?
Three days per week plus placement for two academic years.
How will I be assessed?
The HND programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments to coursework and practical sessions.
What qualifications do I need?
80 UCAS points or equivalent work experience.
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
Students must also possess a Grade 4 or above in English at GCSE or equivalent.
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
Students must also possess a Grade 4 or above in English at GCSE or equivalent.
What can I progress onto?
Careers in the Sport and Exercise Science industry include:
• sports rehabilitation and therapy
• sports physiology and nutrition
• sports coaching or
• PE teacher.
Or you may wish to obtain a full honours degree by joining either a top-up degree or the third year of a degree programme in sport science, coaching or exercise science at universities across the country.
• sports rehabilitation and therapy
• sports physiology and nutrition
• sports coaching or
• PE teacher.
Or you may wish to obtain a full honours degree by joining either a top-up degree or the third year of a degree programme in sport science, coaching or exercise science at universities across the country.
Other Information
You will benefit from smaller class sizes, lower tuition fees, outstanding student support and tutor specialists in industry and education. You will have the opportunity to study practical sessions within Leigh Sports Village, a state of the art facility for sport, physical activity and education and home to Leigh Leopards Rugby Team.
Course Fees
£7500.00
16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.
Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.
All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.
If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111
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