The Higher National Diploma in Sport (Community Sport & Physical Activity), Coaching and Physical Education pathway will allow students to achieve a qualification at an equivalent level to the first two years of a degree whilst undertaking a long term placement within a school or coaching setting. The programme offers the opportunity to help build the experience and work related practice students require to begin a journey into an exciting career as a coach or teacher. You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes lecturers and professional practitioners with industry experience with some qualified up to masters degree level. For those who don't want to study the full HND, there is also the option to undertake a Higher National Certificate (HNC) - this is a one year programme of study, equivalent to the first year of the HND. Upon completion of the HNC you can leave with this standalone qualification, or apply to 'top-up' your course to a HND with a further year of study. If you are interested in studying part-time, please contact Yeovil College University Centre by calling 01935 845454 or emailing university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk. **Work Experience and Placement** Previous students have completed work experience with local primary and secondary schools, sports development organisation, Somerset FA and professional football clubs. Work experience is a essential component of the course and students are advised to consider obtaining work placements prior to commencement of study. **After the course** On successful completion of the course you will gain a Pearson Higher National Diploma in Sport (Community Sport & Physical Activity). Graduates have gone to university to complete their top-up degree, completed master's degrees, PGCE's, as well as securing jobs in coaching and teaching.

Lessons will consist of a mix of theory and practical. Where possible putting practical demonstration and application to theory content. Students are required to study and complete assessment tasks with independence outside of lectures and take ownership of their learning and development whilst under the guidance of tutors. A typical week has between 6-10 hours of contact time, over a day and a half per week plus additional 1-1 support available by student request. The course has been designed to allow you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a sporting career within the local area. You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. Listed below are examples of modules that are likely to be studied. Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically in line with student and stakeholder feedback, awarding body changes, or to reflect developments in the discipline. Students can always find the most up-to-date information about modules and who is teaching them in the course handbook. Year One includes: Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health, The Sports Landscape, Project Management (Pearson Set), Activity Leadership, Inclusive Sport, Sport Marketing, Work Exposure, Technology in Sport. Year Two includes: Research Project (Pearson Set), Entrepreneurism in Sport, Sport, Health and Society, Coaching Special Populations, Understanding and Evaluating Initiatives, Personal and Professional Development, Work Experience. You will continue to develop your report writing skills and presentation skills throughout this programme - you will become adept at writing at Level 4 and Level 5.

Pearson Education Limited BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport are assessed using a combination of internally assessed centre-devised internal assignments (which are set and marked by Yeovil College), this includes a variety of methods such; essays, portfolios, presentations and practical observations.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January 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.

Course code: SPED

Institution code: Y25

Campus Name: Yeovil College University Centre

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Typical entry requirements are 48 UCAS Tariff Points, plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C (or equivalent). The entry profile is likely to include one of the following: A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Sport A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) Other related Level 3 qualifications An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution Related work experience An international equivalent of the above We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over as of 1st September in the academic year of admission) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. For more information, please get in touch. Whilst no previous experience is required to complete this course, it is strongly recommended that the applicant has a strong desire to increase their knowledge and skills within the sports industry.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/course/320111/hnd-sport-september-2021-start/

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 5.5 (with both reading and writing at at least 5.5), a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please get in touch.

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England	6594.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6594.0	Year 1
Scotland	6594.0	Year 1
Wales	6594.0	Year 1

Please be aware that the fee amounts listed here are subject to approval by the Office for Students. For full information about tuition fees please see the 'YCUC Fees' and 'YCUC HE Fees Policy', both available in the 'Policies and Reports' area of our website. Please also be aware that fees are payable each year of the programme. As part of this programme, students will complete work experience placements - students will need to organise their own transport to and from placements.

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