NQ Pathway to Sports Coaching

• Sports Participation and Performance
• Sports Organisation and Officiating 
• Coaching Development
• Cardiovascular Training
• Communication
• First aid
• Event organisation
• Work Placement
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing

• Assistant Sports coach
• Sports development assistant
• Active schools assistant/co-ordinator
• Sports volunteer co-ordinator

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates would be eligible to apply for progression onto the following courses:

• HNC Fitness Health & Exercise
• HNC Sports Coaching & Development

Mandatory:

• Attendance at a group based course information and Q&A session.
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required. Further information on PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment.
• Active and current involvement within sports participation and/or coaching. 

Plus one of the following:

• Three National 5 awards (or equivalent) preferably English, PE and a science subject at grade C or above.
• Successful completion of NQ Sport and Fitness Course (SCQF Level 5).
• Alternative sports related qualifications at an appropriate level will also be considered.

Additional requirements:

• Students will be required to purchase relevant items of equipment and clothing at the commencement of the academic term.

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk