Overview
This is a fast track HNC Sport Coaching Course.
The course introduces and develops the skills and knowledge you will need for a career in sports coaching. You'll examine the principles of good coaching practice as well as develop a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge of games and sports. Work experience is included on HN programmes and you will also have the opportunity to qualify for Sports Coaching awards from national governing bodies.
You will lead practical coaching sessions in colleges and schools. An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check must be completed before you coach young people in schools.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above including English (or Modern Studies, History, Geography, Media Studies); OR
- NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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.
- The interview will consist of a group discussion and practical exercise with other interviewees. Please bring suitable indoor gym wear.
What you study
You’ll study:
- Sports Coaching Theory and Practice.
- Coaching Children.
- Anatomy Physiology and Energy Systems.
- Sports Development.
- Coaching and Developing Sport Graded Unit.
- Conduct and Ethics.
- Fitness Testing.
- Work experience.
- Research in Sport and Fitness.
- Coaching of Sports Level One.
- Psychology of Sports Coaching.
This course covers 12 SQA Credits.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in sports as a Sports Development Officer or a Sports Co-ordinator/Coach.
Continuing Study
After successfully completing this course, you may be able to progress on to:
- Our 2nd year HND Sport Coaching course (you will be required to complete an additional 3 credits to make a total of 30 credits once you have completed the two years).
- 1st or 2nd year of a sports-related University degree programme.
Materials
A college labelled practical kit must be purchased and you will need a whistle and stopwatch.