Sports Coaching (SCQF level 7) PDA
Course code: 91C6
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: PDA
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: Moray
Start in: September
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre., You complete a work-based activity to gain industry experience.
Duration: Part time: 32 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Do you want to make a positive impact on athletes and communities through sport? Could you create engaging sporting experiences, inspiring others to achieve their goals, and turning your passion for sport into a rewarding career?
Our PDA Sports Coaching (SCQF level 7) gives you the practical experience, confidence, and leadership skills to make that impact. Gain hands-on experience planning, delivering, and evaluating coaching sessions in real sporting environments, while developing the communication, teamwork, motivation, and performance analysis skills employers value. Build your confidence through practical learning, supported by small class sizes, dedicated lecturers, and individual guidance throughout your studies.
Explore the skills and knowledge you need for careers in coaching, community sport, fitness, athlete development, education, and related industries. Develop your ability to lead, motivate, and support others while gaining an industry-relevant qualification that opens doors to further study and career progression. Study close to home while building skills and experience that can take you anywhere.
Special features
- Hands-on coaching experience
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Personalised learning and support
- Industry-relevant qualification
- Clear progression pathways
- 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
- 2 A levels at grade D or above
- This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage
You will study the following core modules:
- Knowing yourself – develop self-awareness and personal coaching style
- Knowing coaching – understand core coaching principles and best practice (double credit)
- Knowing others – learn to adapt coaching for different athletes and teams
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- This course is mainly delivered in-person, on campus
- You will also undertake 2 mandatory work placements, consisting of 6 weeks in semester 1 and 6 weeks in semester 2
- You will take part in a mandatory in-person induction in the September that your course starts
- Any online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 32 weeks @ 8 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Moray
Start date
- September
Fees
The good news is that depending on your personal circumstances there are a wide range of bursaries, grants and allowances available to fund your college studies.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.
Additional costs
Additional costs may include:
- Sports clothing and footwear suitable for practical coaching sessions
- Travel costs associated with placements, coaching activities, or visits to sports facilities
- National Governing Body (NGB) coaching awards or specialist certifications, if you choose to undertake these alongside the course
- Personal equipment such as a whistle, stopwatch, clipboard, or coaching resources, depending on coaching activities
- Optional costs for educational visits, workshops, conferences, or enrichment activities
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Sports coach (grassroots, club, school, or performance sport)
- Community sports development officer
- Active Schools coordinator
- Sports development assistant
- Fitness instructor or personal trainer (with additional qualifications)
- Sports centre or leisure assistant
- PE classroom assistant
- Outdoor activity instructor (with relevant specialist awards)
- Youth sports worker
- Athlete support assistant
- Disability sports coach
- Recreation and community activity coordinator
- Sports event coordinator
- Health and wellbeing practitioner (with further study)
- Self-employed sports coach
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from PDA Sports Coaching (SCQF level 7) to the following courses:
Apply for Sports Coaching (SCQF level 7) PDA
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