NQ Higher Sport and Fitness
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NQ Higher Sport and Fitness
Overview
Take your passion for sport and fitness to the next level with this dynamic course designed to develop your coaching skills and expand your knowledge of fitness and performance. You’ll explore a range of sport and fitness-related units that blend theory and practice, preparing you for further study or a rewarding career in the industry.
This course offers an excellent progression route from Level 5 Sport and Fitness to HNC Coaching or HNC Fitness programmes. You’ll build confidence in teamwork and leadership through a variety of practical activities and placements, including opportunities to work with Active Schools.
Taught by experienced sport and fitness professionals, the course combines hands-on practical sessions, engaging lectures, and collaborative group work. You’ll also gain valuable industry-recognised qualifications, including several National Governing Body (NGB) awards and an accredited First Aid certificate.
As a student, you’ll enjoy free membership to all North Lanarkshire Leisure Centres, giving you access to excellent facilities to support your own training and development
Entry
One of the following:
- 3 qualifications at SCQF Level 5 (eg National 5/Intermediate 2/Standard Grades at Credit level)
- a group of relevant units at SCQF Level 5.
- NQ Sport and Fitness at Level 5.
Recommendation of 1 x Higher grade. 'C' grade or above. Preference to be Higher Physical Education and Communication at Level 5 would be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of training within a gym/fitness environment and/or practical experience of coaching is desirable.
Applications may be considered from those without formal entry requirements but who can demonstrate a keen interest in fitness or sport and/or have other relevant prior learning, life or work experience.
This course contains practical elements therefore a good level of fitness is required.
- Please note: This course is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
- Due to the volume of applications received, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be selected for interview. Therefore, a well-written personal statement will be supportive in this process.
- All applicants must submit a personal statement and include all qualification details within their application.
Learn
The programme includes study of Human Physiology, Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, a National Progression Award in Exercise and Fitness Leadership at level 6, work experience and units to develop your coaching practice.
You will be assessed on an ongoing basis using practical assessments, assignments and case studies. There is no final examination.
Where can I go from here?
Graduates of this course will be able to go directly into the following courses:
