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Advanced Certificate : Sport and Fitness ( Sports Coaching )
Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6
Full-time
K
This course will prepare you to access Higher National level courses or entry level employment within the sport and fitness industry . The units are delivered mainly at Higher level ( SCQF 6 ) and include both sport and fitness topics providing you with a pathway on to HNC : Sports Coaching and Development or HNC : Fitness , Health and Exercise .
Entry Requirements
External Candidates
One of the following :
PLUS
Four National 5s at Grade C or above
A sport and fitness related course at SCQF Level 5
You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement ( s ) as part of this course
Internal Candidates
Intermediate Certificate : Sport and Fitness ( minimum of 13 assessed SQA credits )
You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement ( s ) as part of this course
Positive Internal Learner Reference ( ILR )
All applicants will be invited for an information session
SPORTS COACHING
HNC : Sports Coaching and Development ( Football Coaching )
SCQF Level 7
Full-time
K
The primary focus for this HNC course is Football Coaching and it also provides learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as Sports professionals within a variety of different settings in the sector . This highly practical course covers a wide range of contemporary topics such as Coaching Theory and Practice , Sports Development , Anatomy and Biomechanics , and Professional Practice .
Entry Requirements
External Candidates
2 Highers at Grade C or above in appropriate subjects such as English or P . E for example
Successful completion of the NPA : Sports Development plus one Higher at Grade C or above
Successful completion of a Sport and Fitness course at SCQF Level 6
Relevant coaching experience and / or other relevant qualifications are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis
Plus
PVG Scheme membership check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on a Coaching placement as part of the course
Internal Candidates
Successful completion of a Sport and Fitness course at SCQF Level 6 e . g . Advanced Certificate : Sport and Fitness ( with a minimum of 13 assessed credits )
You will need a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement ( s ) as part of this course
Positive Internal Learner Review ( ILR )
All applicants will be invited for an interview / information session which may include a practical session .
SPORT AND FITNESS
KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth
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