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Sport and Exercise

Borders College

Venues

Scottish Borders Campus

Content

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the Sport and Fitness industry. The course is built around two pathways. Pathway 1 is a Fitness pathway completing a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, which is aligned to the national occupational standards and enables students to access the Register for Exercise Professional and work as a gym instructor. Pathway 2 is a Sports participation pathway completing a National Progression Award in Team/Individual Sport, learning through the 'Participation and Performance' in a sporting activity, 'Officiating and Organising' in a sporting competition, and the 'Development of Sports Coaching'.

Entry Requirements

A group of subjects at National 5, preferably English, Biology and Physical Education. Interview. Practical session.

You must have a proven interest in fitness.

Progression Routes

HNC Coaching and Developing Sport

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

36 weeks

Department

Sports and Exercise

SCQF Level

6