Full Time HNC/D Games and Sports

Games and Sports
This two year, full time course includes a period of work placement and the opportunity to be actively involved in the sports coaching industry.

Content:
Sports Coaching Theory and Practice | Anatomy, Physiology and Energy Systems | Coaching of Sports: Level 1 | First Aid for Sport | Graded Unit - Coaching | Working with Children in a Sporting Context| Workplace Experience | Psychology of Sports Coaching | Sports Mechanics | Coaching of Sports : Level 2 | Research Investigation in Sport | Assisting Sports for Disability | Event Management in Sport | Nutrition for Fitness, Health and Exercise.

Qualifications and Progression:
SQA HND Sports Coaching and Development. Learners are given the opportunity to gain appropriate governing body awards in sports coaching. On successful completion of the HND sports coaching course, learners can progress to the second year programme in coaching, science, and development related courses at Glasgow, Strathclyde, and Stirling universities. Alternatively, there is an additional option of accessing the third year degree programme in either B.A. Sports Development (Hamilton/Paisley campus) or BSc. Sports Coaching (Hamilton campus) at the University West of Scotland