Sport & Fitness
Developing Sporting Performance - Rugby
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2023
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This unique course is aimed at school leavers who have
played age-grade rugby at District or National level. This course
will push your rugby potential and develop your fitness skills through a
full-time and structured programme. Discover new confidence and develop your
personal ambitions in your own sporting development as you learn a variety of
transferable skills. You will be taught by experienced Edinburgh College lecturers, enhance your
career prospects as well as be fully prepared for further study
of sport and fitness at a higher level.
There will be a considerable focus on practical activities
with some theoretical classroom work in order to improve and complement
your existing training and performance schedules. You must be participating at
a competitive level and be committed to improving your technique. Your
application must be supported with a letter of recommendation from your PE
department, club or National Governing Body.
What you will learn
- Sporting Performance
- Knowledge and Skills in Target Setting
- Personal Career Management
- Lifestyle Planning and Evaluating what is ‘Excellence’
- Individual Performance Improvement
- Analysis and Evaluation Exercise
- Resistance Training Methods
- Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Instructional Skills
- Codes of Conduct
- Effective Communication Skills
How the course is assessed
You will be continually assessed through a variety of methods including written assessments, logbooks, group exercises, projects, assignments and practical tasks and observations.
Number of days per week
- 4 days per week
Entry requirements
- Three National 5s at C or above, preferably to include English and/or a science subject
- National 4 Biology would also be an advantage and may be needed for progression
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited to attend an interview where you will be expected to provide supporting evidence of your participation in sport at a competitive level
- There will be a one to one discussion with a member of the sport and fitness team
- The interview session may also include some written work to assess your general knowledge in sport exercise and fitness activities
- You may be asked to identify your personal aims, objectives and potential career path
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HNC/D in Fitness Health and Exercise
- HNC/D Coaching and Developing Sport
Career options
Although this course is primarily aimed at progression onto the HNC/D in either Fitness Health and Exercise or Coaching and Developing Sport it may be possible to gain employment in positions such as:- sports leader
- sports coach assistant
- sports coach
- gym/leisure assistant.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 28/08/23 | 41 Weeks |
