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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: N099

Sport Performance and Coaching

Coventry University
Scarborough, England
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1 yearDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The HNC Sport Performance and Coaching at Coventry University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Scarborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Sports coaching and athlete development is an exciting and rewarding field, which includes a range of employment opportunities across the sport and exercise industries. You’ll be introduced to an overview of sports performance and coaching through the fundamental components of the sector and the professional application within the industry. This Higher National Certificate (HNC) follows the Year 1 curriculum of the Sport Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons) degree course. International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Sport Coaching
Exercise Physiology and Performance
Sports Psychology and Motivation
Athlete Development and Training
Coaching Practice and Communication
Sports Performance Analysis
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Professional Development in Sport
UCAS Code:N099
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£1,900

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£24,000£29,000£35,000

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
56%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

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£2,000scholarship value
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£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
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About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Sport Performance and Coaching as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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