Course Options
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Overview
This course introduces and develops the skills and knowledge you’ll need for a career in sports coaching. The principles of good coaching practice are examined and a wide practical and theoretical knowledge of games and sports is developed (please see further information in the 'what you study' section below).
You'll be taught by experienced sports coaching staff with a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.
On successful completion of this course, you'll be awarded the HND in Coaching and Developing Sport.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Minimum entry requirements
- An HNC Sport Coaching qualification with 15 credits
This ensures you don't need to study additional units to complete the 30 credits in second year.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Psychology.
- Sports Development 2
- Knowing Coaching 2
- Knowing Others 2
- Knowing Yourself 2
- Strength and Conditioning
- Graded unit 2
- Current exercise trends.
- Physical Preparation for Sport
After the course
Employment in related areas.
Continuing Study
Successful students can progress to:
- Second or third year of BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching at University of the West of Scotland.
- Second or third year of BA (Hons) Sports Development at University of the West of Scotland.
- Second or third year of BA (Hons) Sport Studies at Stirling University.
- Second or third year of BA (Hons) Sports Coaching at Abertay University.
How the course is taught
over 2 semesters August till June
Materials
IT device , stopwatch and whistle