Course summary
If you're already working in the sports industry, or if you want to kick off your career in sport, this course is ideal for you. The HNC in Sport is designed to give students an overview of the Sports industry. The focus of the program is based around units that provide valuable skills that anyone working in the Sports industry requires. One of the exciting elements of this program is that the skills learnt on the HNC are transferable to many modern businesses. The focus on Sports promotes opportunities for students to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours for an exciting career in the Sports Industry.
Modules
Year 1: Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health The Sport Landscape Project Management (Pearson-set) Inclusive Sport Nutrition Anatomy & Physiology Outdoor Activities Coaching Practice and Skill Development
Assessment method
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual and group tasks. You will work on a series of assignments based on real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge, and skills, employers and universities are looking for. The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in sport builds underpinning core skills effectively, preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5. They will gain a wide range of sector knowledge that is tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team. The average class size will be 8-10 students. You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- SP01
- Institution code:
- C88
- Campus name:
- Aireville Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We do not accept international applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
• Formal Interview • Students without the necessary qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply for an interview.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7750 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7750 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7750 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Craven College
Gargrave Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1US