Coaching And Developing Sport HND @ SCQF Level 8 Dumfries and Galloway College

Introduction

This course will further develop the skills and knowledge you will need for a career in sports coaching and/or sports development. Together we will examine the principles of good coaching practice, as well as developing your practical and theoretical knowledge of coaching and sports development.

A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check must be completed as part of this course. The learner will be required to pay for this. Learners will also be required to purchase a sports kit. Further information will be provided at your ‘Information and Interview Session’.

Progression

On successful completion of the course you can progress to university. Dependent on the university you may be able to gain entry to 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study on related degree programmes.

Career Prospects

The HND Coaching and Developing Sport can offer you excellent career opportunities in the sports industry.

Previous students on this course have moved on to:

• Further study at university
• Scholarships abroad

Careers in:

• Sport development
• Community sport coaching
• Coaching in professional sport
• Teaching
• Sports facilities management