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Springburn Campus

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The HND Adventure Sports Coaching and Development at Glasgow Kelvin College is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to turn that passion into a career. Whether it’s kayaking through white water, climbing crags, or leading mountain expeditions, this course gives you the skills, qualifications, and confidence to work in the adventure sports industry.

Adventure sports coaching is one of the UK’s fastest-growing areas of sport. You’ll gain an industry-recognised PDA in Sports Coaching, jointly certificated with sportscotland and CIMSPA, enhancing both your credentials and employability.

Year 1:

Sports Development 1; Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport; Sports Coaching: Developing Professional Practice; Sports Coaching: Knowing Yourself; Sports Coaching: Knowing Others; Sports Coaching: Knowing Coaching; Graded Unit 1; Psychology of Sport and Exercise; Outdoor Activities Provision; Personal Development Planning; Safe Practice; Work Placement – this can be with your own sports club.

Year 2:

Sports Development 2; Sports Coaching: Knowing Yourself 2; Sports Coaching: Knowing Others 2; Sports Coaching: Knowing Coaching 2; Applied Psychology; Graded Unit 2; Physical Prep for Sports; Skills in outdoor activities; Inclusive Sport.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including an English based subject; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Degree level study; employment