NQ Sport Coaching

Overview

These courses introduce and develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need for sports coaching. The principles of good coaching practice are examined and a wide practical and theoretical knowledge of games and sports is developed. You will also have the opportunity to qualify for Sports Coaching awards from National Governing Bodies.

You will lead practical coaching sessions, in college and in schools. An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check will require to be successfully completed before you coach young people in schools.

• 3 National Courses at Intermediate 2 including PE and English, Intermediate 1 Mathematics or Numeracy or 3 Standard Grades at Band 3 including PE, English andMathematics or Numeracy
• We recommend that you are at least 16 at the start of the course – this will allow you to go on to an HNC
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience
• Offers are subject to attending an interview where you should demonstrate your interest and knowledge/skills in sport

More Information

Some of the subjects you’ll study include: Sporting Activities –Basketball / Badminton / Volleyball, NPA Exercise & Fitness, NPA Sport & Fitness / Coaching and Development, Sport & Recreation: Developing Volunteering.

Career

Sports development officers, sports co-ordinators and other positions.

Continuing study

Apply for our HNC/D Sport courses

One year, starting in August.

City Campus Townhead