Sport Performance and Coaching

Sports coaching and athlete development is an exciting and rewarding field, which includes a range of employment opportunities across the sport and exercise industries.

This course will introduce you to further practical elements of both coaching, and strength and conditioning while exploring an interdisciplinary approach to maximising performance and the importance of research.

This Higher National Diploma (HND) follows the curriculum for Years 1 and 2 of the Sport Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons) degree course.

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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.