Sport
Courses Available
- NQ Sports Studies
NQ Sports Studies
This course is designed to develop practical abilities and elementary coaching skills in a wide range of sports and outdoor pursuits.
Employment Options
Employment as a Leisure Assistant in the Public or Private Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- NQ Sport Studies Advanced
- HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
Course Content
- Games
- Aquatics
- Outdoor Pursuits
- Fitness
- The opportunity to study Governing Body Coaching Awards in various sports
Entry Requirements
- 3 Standard Grades or Intermediate 1 at General level
- An active interest in sport
- An interest in working with people
- Fitness test and interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 4/5
- NQ Sports Studies Advanced
NQ Sports Studies Advanced
This course is designed for those wishing to increase their knowledge and practical skills in a wide range of sports and outdoor pursuits. The course will assist with articulation to HNC.
Employment Options
Employment as a Leisure Assistant or Pool Lifeguard in the Public or Private Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
Course Content
- Games (Advanced)
- Aquatics (Advanced)
- Outdoor Pursuits (Advanced)
- Fitness (Advanced)
- The opportunity to study Governing Body Coaching Awards in various sports
Entry Requirements
- 1 SQA Higher and 3 Standard Grade passes or Intermediate 1 at General level
- NQ Sports Studies
- An active interest in sport
- An interest in working with people
- Fitness test and interview
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
SCQF Level
- 6
- HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
This course is designed for those who wish to coach sports or progress to HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport.
Employment Options
Employment as a Coach in the Public or Private Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- University of the West of Scotland - BSc Sports Coaching Year 2; BA Sports Development Year 2
- University of Strathclyde - BSc Sport & Physical Activity Year 1
- University of Abertay - BSc Sport & Exercise Nutrition Year 1;
BSc Sports Psychology Year 1; BSc Sport & Exercise Year 1;
BA Sports Management Year 1 - University of Stirling - BA Sport Studies Year 1
Course Content
- Coach Others in a Sports Setting
- Principals of Fitness Training
- Anatomy, Physiology & Energy Systems
- Workplace Experience
- Psychology of Sport Coaching
- Opportunity to study Governing Body Coaching Awards at Assistant Coach Level in various sports
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade passes
- NQ in related subject with Communication at Higher level
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
- Evidence of participation in a recognised sport/outdoor pursuit
- Fitness test
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time Part-time
SCQF Level
- 7
- HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
This course is designed for those who wish to coach sports or progress to related degree courses.
Employment Options
Employment as a Coach in the Public or Private Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- University of the West of Scotland - BSc Sports Coaching Year 3; BA Sports
Development Year 3
- University of Strathclyde - BSc Sport & Physical Activity Year 1
- University of Abertay - BSc Sport & Exercise Nutrition Year 2; BSc Sports Psychology Year 1; BSc Sports & Exercise Year 2; BA Sport Management Year 2
- University of Stirling - BA Sports Studies Year 2
Course Content
- Coach Others in a Sports Setting
- Improving Coaching in Sport
- Sports Mechanics
- Nutrition for Fitness, Health & Exercise
- Research Investigation in Sport
- Organise Events
- Research & Analyse Sports Topics
- Opportunity to study Governing Body Coaching Awards at Coach Level in various sports
Entry Requirements
- HNC Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
SCQF Level
- 8
