Sport

This is a full-time qualification, equivalent to 3 A Levels, so is most suited to you if you are hoping to pursue a career in the industry. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of a range of sports theories, ensuring you are well prepared for your next steps. Your topics will include:

• Anatomy and physiology

• Practical sports performance

• Professional development

• Sports psychology

• Sports leadership

• Fitness testing

• Gym instruction

• Coaching for performance

• Fitness training and programming

• Application of fitness testing

• Sports event organisation

• Investigating business in the sport and active leisure industry

• Skill acquisition in sport

• Research methods in Sport

An enriching experience

Studying Applied Sport at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our Applied Sport students enjoy include:

• Work placements, including to international destinations such as Lisbon and organisations such as Opta Sports

• Visiting guest speakers who play sport at a national and international level

• Visits to grow your physical skills such as to the English Institute of Sport, Rokt activity centre, and various outdoor challenge centres

• Trips to universities and visiting guest lecturers

Through your experience of practical activities and academic theory you will develop your self-confidence and communication skills. Inside the classroom you’ll enjoy a variety of learning methods, including group work, role play and presentations, which will develop your confidence, teamwork and communication skills – all of which are essential in the world of work.

Enlightening opportunities

We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. These will stretch and challenge you to develop the skills you’ll need to achieve the life- changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career.

Our subject specialists are not only experts within their fields who will support you to build on key academic and employability skills; they’ll also work with you to instil a passion for your studies, helping you to develop a life-long love of learning.

Our state-of-the-art facilities including Sports Barn, onsite Fitness Suite, Sports Laboratory and outdoor pitches provide you with some unique opportunities to grow your skills. You’ll be inspired by visiting guest speakers who will help you understand just where your studies can take you – the opportunities in this sector are extensive and our industry links can help support you to secure your dream career.

How will you be assessed?

This course is assessed via presentations, group work and assignments, and externally assessed exams.

Students who gain this qualification progress on to a wide range of destinations, and the opportunities you can experience are vast, with students studying this qualification progressing to university, the world of work or degree level apprenticeships, or successfully competing as professional athletes. There are naturally progression routes within the industry, and students secure careers in areas such as coaching, teaching and leisure centre management.

Popular degree pathways for students who complete this course include:

• Sports Coaching

• Sports Development

• Teaching

• Sports Journalism

• Sports Psychology

Please note, this course is an Extended Diploma. This means it is a full time study programme and therefore is not available to study alongside any other subject. If you would like to study Applied Sport as part of a wider study programme, this course is also available as:

• A Diploma (2 A Level equivalent)