Sport & Exercise Science Higher National Diploma - HND

#### Course information

The Higher National Diploma in Sports Science is designed to develop the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills required for successful employment or progression to an undergraduate degree. Learners receive initial guidance on how to identify, locate and use material available in the Library and Resource Based Learning centre. Reading lists are provided to students during the introduction of each module of the course.

Course Aims:\
The qualification has been designed to meet the major functions in Sports Science . The course is designed to meet the following aims:\
To contribute to widening participation in education within the region.\
To provide a foundation in higher education for a range of careers in the appropriate field.\
To develop confidence and self-esteem among mature learners.\
To enable learners to make a contribution in employment.\
To provide flexible and challenging curricula as a basis for future studies and career development.\
To provide an educational experience to enable learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the subjects.\
To develop learners' abilities by utilising the knowledge and applying the skills they have acquired in the programme.\
To meet the demand of learners for progression from further to higher education.\
To use student and employer feedback to influence continuous improvement of all programmes.\
To provide a nationally recognised qualification relevant to the learner's career aspirations.\
To develop and enhance lifelong learning skills.