Level 5 BTEC HND Sport in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time over two years, with sessions on two days a week in each year. This structure gives you time to work alongside your studies. The Pearson Edexcel level 5 BTEC HND Sport qualification covers sports coaching, leadership management, and includes a Football Performance and Development pathway. You'll learn through seminars, lectures, and practical sessions, applying theory through work experience in the sports industry. To apply, you'll need 48 UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 sport qualification, plus five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
This full-time course runs two days a week in both first and second years. This gives students the opportunity to earn as they learn. The course is delivered through seminars, lectures and practical sessions, following a theory into practice model. The opportunity to apply these new skills in the sports industry will take place through work experience.,
Entry requirements
You will require 48 UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 sport qualification and five 4-9 GCSEs including Maths and English. Mature applicants with other qualifications or non-formal qualifications are welcome to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles and leadership management practice.
You'll apply theory to real sports industry settings through structured work experience.
You'll explore football performance and development through the dedicated pathway.
You'll gain insight from guest lecturers including professional athletes, coaches, and sports club executives.
You'll visit professional sports venues and facilities to broaden your industry understanding.
You'll build skills in planning, organising, and managing sports programmes and teams.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through seminars, lectures, and practical sessions, following a theory into practice model. You'll apply skills in the sports industry through work experience placements. Guest lecturers from professional sport contribute to your learning, and organised visits to national venues and sports facilities form part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Please note there may be additional charges for textbooks, trips, registration, and assignment fees.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with clubs, schools, or community programmes
Football development officer, supporting player pathways at a club
Sports development officer, promoting participation at local or regional level
Leisure centre manager, overseeing facilities and staff
Performance analyst, supporting coaching teams with data and insight
Sports administrator, managing operations for a club or governing body
Personal trainer or fitness instructor, working independently or in a gym setting
What you could study next
Level 6 Bachelor's degree in Sport, Sports Science, or Sports Coaching. The HND gives you direct entry into the final year of many degree programmes at UK universities, letting you top up to a full honours degree in one further year.
Postgraduate study such as a Master's in Sport Management or Sports Coaching, for those who want to move into senior leadership or research roles in the sports industry.
