20 20 Higher National Certificate / Diploma
Sports Coaching & Development (Football Studies) SCQF Level 7 & 8
DESCRIPTION: This 2 year full-time course combines the practical application and theory of specific subjects related to football and is aimed at learners who have a particular interest in Football Coaching.
LEARNERS WILL WORK TOWARDS THE SFA QUALIFICATION:
➤ ‘Children’s’ Player Pathways 5-12 year olds’ ➤ ‘Early Touches’ ➤ ‘Working with Young Footballers’ ➤ ‘Coaching in the Game’
The College has established a formal working relationship with the SFA and Glasgow City Council to deliver a programme of coach education with second year learners. This programme includes the first three levels of the ‘Youth’ syllabus and incorporates a workplace experience structured around the SFA schools initiative.
NORTH GLASGOW COLLEGE COURSE PROSPECTUS
CONTENT: Sports Coaching Theory and Practice | Anatomy, Physiology and Energy Systems | Coaching of Sports: Level 1 | First Aid for Sport | Preparation for Employment in Sport | Workplace Experience | Graded Unit (Coaching) | Working with Children in a Sporting Context | Psychology of Sports Coaching | Sports Mechanics | Coaching of Sports: Level 2 | Research Investigation in Sport | Assisting Sports for Disability | Event Management in Sport | Nutrition | Nutrition for Fitness | Health & Exercise.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 2 SQA Highers – one of which should be English or language based or an NQ certificate course with Higher core skills. It would be an advantage if learners had an affiliation with a football club and are able to demonstrate practical competence in football or have some experience coaching. Mature learners without formal qualifications considered.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROGRESSION: SQA HND Sports Coaching with Development.
Access to university degree programmes and an opportunity of employment with local sports authorities and the SFA.
CONTACT: Information Centre: 0141 630 5000 Email:
infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk
Part-Time Fee Grant (PFG) of £500 available
Formerly known as ILA 500 • SEE PAGE 29
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