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Full Time
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1 Year
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Boston
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September 2025
Full Time
1 Year
Boston
September 2025
Develop your expertise and pursue a career in the sports and leisure industries with the Pearson BTEC Sport and Exercise Sciences HND Level 5. This course provides you with the practical skills, in-depth theoretical knowledge, and industry insight essential for success in this fast-paced and evolving sector. This career-focused qualification offers a strong foundation in key disciplines, including nutrition, physiology, psychology, and sports massage, among others. Blending hands-on experience with academic study, the course is ideal for those looking to launch a career in the sports industry or progress to a full honours degree.
With diverse teaching methods across multiple learning environments, including state-of-the-art human physiology and science laboratories, classrooms, sports fields, and sports halls, you will gain hands-on experience and effectively apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.
The College maintains strong partnerships with local sporting organisations, offering students valuable networking opportunities, industry placements, and practical experience to enhance their career prospects.
Modules Include:
In order to study the Sport and Exercise HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed:
Please note that individual cases will be considered.
The Sport and Exercise Science HND Level 5 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college for 2 days per week at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston, plus independent study.
The Sport and Exercise Science HND Level 5 will cost ยฃ7100.
Please note that all fees are subject to change and they may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.
You can apply for a student loan to cover the costs of course fees. You may also be able to apply for various grants and loans to support your learning. Specific advice regarding student loans and other benefits can be obtained from www.gov.uk/student-finance.
The Careers Team based in the College can also assist your application. Please contact them via the Information Line on 01205 313218.
Assessment is via practical observations, written reports, presentations, interviews, posters, video presentations, and group work.
The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
The Pearson HND courses are highly valued by employers and can lead to careers specialisms. Progression onto an undergraduate degree or further professional qualifications in a related area are possible.
Successfully completing this qualification will enhance your career prospects in the sport, fitness and wellbeing sectors. The qualification will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for a variety of roles such as: Sports Coaching, Recreation Management, Sports Rehabilitation, Wellbeing Officers, and a series of roles within a health and fitness setting.
In addition to improving your employment opportunities, this qualification also serves as an opportunity of progression to gain a full Bachelorโs Degree. You will have the option to progress onto a Level 6 Top-up qualification, including the Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) Top-up Level 6 at Boston College.
To explore the Level 6 Top-up courses available at Boston College, visit our University Level page.
Additional costs include purchasing a Boston College kit and educational visits.
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