Sport

Course overview

This course is designed around the Skills for Work Sport and Recreation Group Award at National 5 level. If you have a keen interest in sport, in particular Football, then you will have the chance to learn about coaching, fitness and employability whilst participating in practical football sessions.

What you will learn

• How to structure individual skill development sessions to enhance your own performance as well as group training sessions within a team setting.
• How to perform fitness testing and complete programmes to make you stronger, quicker and a better all-round athlete.
• Employability and daily duties will give an insight into the tasks involved when working in sport and also the career paths you could take.

Entry requirements

You must be working towards National 5 qualifications in 5 subjects, a PE qualification would be desirable. You must also have a level of Football ability that will allow you to perform to your best when attending college. Playing for the school team, local clubs and in particular a Pro Youth team would be advantageous.

You will be required to participate in a practical training session (performance interview) prior to being offered a place on the course to determine your ability and fitness levels, as well as matching your academic suitability to the course.  

Progression

Achievement of the SFW Sport & Recreation – Football Performance course will allow progression into the full-time courses at Broadwood Campus (Cumbernauld) in Football Performance, Higher Football Performance, HNC Football Performance or the generic Sport and Fitness awards as well as possible course in Health, Fitness and Exercise.