What is the Sport and Fitness course?
Our NC Sport & Fitness course at Level 5 is a mixture of practical and theory based learning. Those achieving the whole award would receive 72 SCQF points – three times that of a whole individual National 5 course. Some the units covered include: Sporting Activity Participation and Performance, Sports Officiating and Organisation, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Activity, Contemporary Fitness and Exercise Training Methods: An Introduction, Communication, and information and Communication Technology.
The evidence gathered throughout the course will also allow pupils who haven’t already attained N4 PE, to do so.
As this is a NC course, there are a large number of units to cover before the whole course award can be achieved. We won’t be able to complete all mandatory units over the course of one year.
We strongly recommend those electing to study NC Sport & Fitness, to consider it as a 2 year course in the Senior Phase. This will give candidates enough time to achieve the whole National Certificate.
What skills are developed?
- Introduction to planning and implementing the key features of positive Health and Wellbeing
- Communication and interpersonal skills for positive life relationships
- Planning, preparing and organisational skills
- Demonstrating appropriate etiquette and respect for others
- Creativity and problem solving skills
- Networking with outside companies/agencies
- Skills to self-manage and work independently
What kind of person does it take?
- The course is perfect for learners interested in the fitness industry.
- Learners full of energy and enthusiasm
- Sets ambitious targets and work towards achieving them
- Enjoy learning in practical contexts as well as classroom based
- Works respectfully with others in a team
- Anyone interested in Health/Sport/Fitness industries.
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
The Health, Sport and Leisure industries are very popular sectors, which are continually growing and boasts a wide variety of different employment opportunities from Sports Coaching and Leisure Management; to Sport Science and Physiotherapy. The Sport and Fitness course is a rewarding and enjoyable course which provides a foundation of knowledge which can be transferrable into any of these career pathways.
Pathways – how can I make progression?
College
Many diverse courses on offer at Moray College:
- Fitness Health & Exercise; Personal Training; Sport and Fitness (different levels)
Employment
Opportunities in local employers that offer
- Sports Coaching, Leisure Attendants, Fitness/Gym Attendant, Personal Trainer
University
Can provide a foundation for various Sporting courses such as Applied Sports Science or Physiotherapy:
Related subjects Physical Education works well with:
Human Biology; Psychology; Dance; Sports Leader; Physical Education
