NQ Sport & Fitness - Level 5

• Sporting Activity Participation and Performance 
• Sports Coaching Development   
• Core Skills  
• Teamwork through Sport and Recreation Activities 
• Contemporary Fitness and Exercise Training Methods 
• Developing Leadership within Physical Activities 
• Human Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Activities 
• Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing 

• Leisure attendant in local authority sports centres, or private fitness clubs/gyms 
• Active schools assistant 
• Sports coaching/development assistant

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

• NQ Pathway to Sports Coaching
• NQ Pathway to Fitness, Health & Exercise 

Mandatory: 

• Attendance at a group-based course information and Q&A session. 
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required. Further information on the PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment. 
• A strong interest in both Sport and Fitness related activities  

Plus one of the following: 

• Successful achievement of Three National 4 awards (or equivalent) including English and/or PE. 
• Successful completion of the Pathway to Sport & Fitness (Level 4) course 
• Alternative Sports/Fitness-related qualifications at the appropriate level may also be considered. 
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience or alternative qualifications will 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 November 2024, 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