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Sports Coaching and Development - HND
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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Qualification

Higher National Diploma - HND

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Location

Perth

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2027

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Duration

2 Year

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Course info

Take your coaching skills to the next level and turn your passion into a profession. Our HND in Sports Coaching and Development builds on your existing knowledge and pushes you further, combining in-depth theory with hands-on practice across indoor sports and outdoor adventurous activities. Whether you're already active in the sports or adventure sector, or you're ready to launch a long-term career in this exciting field, this course offers the challenge and opportunity you’re looking for. You’ll explore the real-world issues facing coaches today, while sharpening your practical expertise and developing the leadership skills employers demand. Looking to specialise in adventure sports? This HND sits firmly within a dedicated Adventure Sports Coaching pathway, giving you the opportunity to progress seamlessly from Level 5 through to Level 10. If you're serious about sport and where it can take you, this is where your journey steps up a gear.

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Complete University Guide Sports Science ranking
84th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in sport - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching and development: developing professional practice - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching and development: graded unit 1 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing coaching - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing others - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing yourself - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports development 1 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Modules (Year 2)
Physical preparation for sports performance - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching and development: graded unit 2 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing coaching 2 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing others 2 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports coaching practitioner: knowing yourself 2 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

Sports development 2 - Core

Optional modules may also be available for this course.

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UCAS/IDP Connect
Tuition fees
Student living
£1,285 per year
Students from Domestic

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Uni info

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Inverness1 Inverness CampusInvernessHighlandIV2 5NAUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Inverness 0.2 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 264.1 miles away