Sport and Fitness: College Certificate SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You complete a work-based activity to gain industry experience.
Duration: Full-time: 1 Year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
The sport and fitness industry offers a wide range of exciting and satisfying careers across coaching, outdoor adventure tourism and health promotion.
This course is designed to equip you with a broad set of practical and theoretical skills relevant to fitness and sport. Through an integrated programme of study, you'll gain the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in various sectors of the sports and fitness industry.
As part of this course, you will work closely with local sport and fitness providers as well as local authorities to deliver sport and fitness sessions in the community.
You also have the option to study Higher English or National 5 Maths alongside this course. If you wish to take either of these subjects, please clearly state this in your personal statement when applying and an extra fee will apply of £352 (subject to change).
Special features:
- You will have the opportunity to take part in coaching placements throughout the course
- You will benefit from strong industry connections
- You will have the opportunity to participate in a residential trip at the end of the academic year
- You will have the opportunity to enhance your confidence and leadership skills
- There may be opportunity for you to gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification alongside other Governing Body coaching awards
Entry requirements
- Two National 4s and Two National 5s (including PE and English) at C or above OR
- A relevant SCQF Level 5
- Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above
If you do not have an appropriate PE qualification, you will be invited to attend a practical assessment.
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. Students on courses up to and including HND level have the cost of their application paid for. For further information visit this webpage.
Course content includes:
- Anatomy, physiology and energy systems
- Introduction to fitness instructing
- Sports: Activity and Participation Opportunities in the Community
- Sports: Investigate Activity Development Opportunities in an Organisation
- Provide Play Sessions in a Sport Environment
- Communication
- Introduction to Coaching and Instruction
- Sports Science
- Sporting Activity Participation and Performance: Badminton
- Analyse Participants' Needs and Plan a Coaching Programme: Table Tennis
Optional units include:
- Volunteering Experience
- PE Performance
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus.
Opportunities for coaching placements will be provided throughout the year.
How long will my course last?
1 Year- UHI Moray
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
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| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you can progress to further study which may include an HNC/D in:
- Coaching and Developing Sport
- Fitness, Health and Exercise
- Leisure Management
- Sports Therapy
Alternatively, you can enter into employment initially at operative level within leisure and sports centres, however, you should have developed the skills to take advantage of coaching and supervisory posts.
I really enjoy the course . The teaching staff are brilliant, the teaching is brilliant and I have met other people who are as passionate about sports, fitness and coaching as I am.
Aidan Stephen.
The Sport and Fitness Level 6 Course will provide you with the in depth knowledge required to further your studies at HNC level. The course focuses on Health, Fitness and Coaching and will include quite a bit of theory. For this reason we are looking for students to be motivated, hard working and have a real passion for sport.
Apply for Sport and Fitness: College Certificate SCQF Level 6
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.