Pathway to Sport & Fitness - Level 4

• Sports 
• Uniformed and emergency services: Health safety, fitness and well being 
• Prepare for the delivery of coaching activities 
• Conduct and review the delivery of coaching activities 
• Assist with sporting events 
• Body Conditioning 
• First Aid? 
• Core Skills 
• Assist with activity sessions 
• Circuit Training 
• Resistance Training

• Leisure attendant in local authority sports centres, or private fitness clubs/gyms
• Active schools assistant
• Sports coaching/development assistant
• Pathway to uniformed and emergency services

• NQ Sport & Fitness - Level 5 

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.
• Strong interest and current participation within Sport & Fitness related activities 

Plus one of the following: 

•  Two National 4 awards (or equivalent) preferably English and PE. 

Additional Requirements: 

• All students will be expected to purchase materials required for course study including practical activity clothing 

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