Course summary
Our HND in Sports Management keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments in local, regional, and international sports. This course will equip you with valuable skills in coaching, instructing, mentoring, leadership, and management. With these skills, you’ll be ready for various careers in the sports industry. Increased physical activity can improve public health, while the rise in athleisure and large sporting events offer economic benefits. This positive outlook means our graduates will have strong job prospects. Opportunities range from coaching and health programs to leading projects and managing teams. In the Sports Management programme, you’ll grow as an independent learner. You’ll learn to gather information, analyse content, and make recommendations to various stakeholders. These are essential skills for working in the sports sector, and you will develop them throughout your studies. Our course offers a range of experiences to help you learn how to acquire, interpret, deliver, present, and reflect on your work. By the end of your studies, you will be well-prepared to make a positive impact in the sports industry.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (HNC & HND) • Application of the Coaching Process (20 credits; compulsory) • Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Fitness and Well-being Management (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Sport, Physical Activity and Society (20 credits; compulsory) • Sporting Structures and Delivery (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two - Level 5 (HND) • Application of the Advanced Coaching and Mentoring Process (20 credits; compulsory) • Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Community Sports Planning and Delivery (20 credits; compulsory) • Managing the Professional and Elite Sports Environment (20 credits; compulsory) • Sports Infrastructure, Design and Operation (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of assessments which will include assignments, essays, coaching sessions, practical sports leadership assessments, management reports, exams, debates, industry presentations and field study work as well as development records, reviews, dvd’s and blogs. Assessments will also aim to support the development in managing ICT, communication and numeracy skills for industry, and key skills development notably task management, problem solving, team work, personal development and leadership.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 178N
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Swansea Business Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
In choosing to study at university you are making a considerable investment in your future and it is a decision that we take seriously. We will make every effort to ensure that your experience as a student here will help you to develop your potential to the full. We will provide you with sound academic knowledge, but we also believe that the rich diversity of cultural and social experiences that you will have as a student here will help you develop a range of personal and professional qualities as we believe that these are both equally important considerations when choosing a university.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP