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HNC: Sports Coaching and Development (Multi Sport Coaching)

The course prepares professionals for the sports sector, covering Coaching Theory, Sports Development, Anatomy and Biomechanics, and Professional Practice. It includes an industry-recognised Sports Coaching Award. Ideal for anyone aspiring to a career in sport, especially within sports leadership or community sports, offering placements for practical experience and holistic assessment.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Part-time study is also available
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Who is this course for?

This course equips students with professional skills for the sports sector, covering Coaching Theory, Sports Development, Anatomy & Biomechanics, and Professional Practice. It includes an industry-recognised Professional Development Award in Sports Coaching. Ideal for those interested in sports careers, especially with sports leadership or community sports experience, with placements for practical experience and holistic assessment methods

What skills will I learn?

  • Health & wellbeing for sports performance 
  • Performance practice
  • Observation and analytic skills
  • Communication skills
  • Supporting, mentoring, motivational and role model skills
  • Working effectively with different ages, stages and abilities
  • Ethical Practitioner 

What will I study?

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics.

Sports Coaching Practitioner: Knowing Self, Knowing Coaching, Knowing Others.

Sports Development 1. Sports Coaching and Development: Developing professional practice.

Graded Unit 1. The Graded Unit allows the candidate to explore a topic that is of particular relevance to their own Future career aspirations.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF Level
  • The course has excellent articulation arrangements with 4 Partner Universities enabling access to Degree Level study on successful completion of this course and the subsequent HND
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.

What career opportunities are there?

There are many exciting opportunities in the growing Sport, Fitness and Leisure Industries e.g. Sports coaching and/ or activity leadership, active school roles, sports development, disability sports development, fitness/ gym staff, leisure centre staff, swimming pool staff, health and fitness staff. Employers may include: local authorities, leisure trusts, national/ sports governing bodies (NGB/SGB), local sports organisations, and private clubs/ hotels.

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