Course Options
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Overview
The HNC in partnership with Partick Thistle Charitable Trust gives learners the knowledge and skills necessary to work as professionals within football or the wider discipline of sports development and coaching. Successful applicants will be placed within the Partick Thistle Charitable Trust (PTCT) programmes most suited to their home location and travel requirements. These work placements will provide invaluable experience within PTCT, allowing individuals to develop their coaching practice, employment and education prospects.
In partnership with
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above preferably PE and English (or Modern Studies, History, Media Studies or Biology) AND SFA 1:1 Coaching Award (or working towards); OR
- NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or coaching 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
In addition to live coaching sessions, learners will study
- Laws of the game.
- Event management.
- Game analysis.
- Human physiology and physical training methods.
- Sports development.
- Developing professional practice.
- First aid.
- Injury prevention.
- Inclusive coaching.
The HNC, in partnership with PTCT may also offer additional opportunities to participate in and support the wider activity of the organisation.
After the course
Successful students can progress into a football related job, coaching, analysis or talent identification.
Continuing Study
HND 2nd year Coaching with Sport Development or related courses at University.
How the course is taught
Taught over 2 semesters, August - June.
Materials
You will need an IT device, stopwatch and whistle.
Dress code
College sports kit for practical classes.