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Sport and Fitness
HNC Sports Coaching and Development
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SCQF Level
Level 7
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Attendance/Duration
Full-time, one year
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Start Date
Aug 2025
Overview
Unlock your potential in the sports, exercise, or leisure industry with our HNC Sports Coaching and Development course. Tailored for sports and fitness enthusiasts, this one-year program equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently develop participant talent across a range of sports.
Entry Requirements
- genuine interest in sport and fitness
- two Graded Highers (A-C) OR a pass in a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 6
- interview with us
- membership in the PVG scheme – the College will arrange this.
If you have no formal qualifications, but life experience, we'll consider you.
Course Content
Experience a dynamic blend of practical and theoretical learning:
- sports development: investigate building sustainable sport projects within communities
- human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics in sport: gain essential understanding of how the body functions and performs, along with how it can be trained
- developing professional practice: tailor your coaching role for the best participant experience
- sports coaching practitioner: develop a broad understanding of being a sports coach
Next Steps and Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion, explore various paths, including:
- progress to HND Year 2 Sports Coaching and Development
- you may have the opportunity to pursue these career options: Active Schools Coordinator, Sport Development Officer, Sports Coach, Sport/Health Promotion Roles, or Primary/Secondary Teaching (following progression to degree and postgraduate study)
Why Choose this Course
- gain hands-on, industry-led experience through weekly placements with community partners
- coaching skills in real-life sporting environments, developing young athletes
- learn success tips from industry experts at Kilmarnock FC, Nil by Mouth, and Colours of our Scarves
Places available
Campus
Kilmarnock
Start Date
Aug 2025
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