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Coaching And Developing Sport (in partnership with Partick Thistle Charitable Trust) HNC

(SCQF level 7)

Sport, Fitness and Sports Therapy, Hospitality and Leisure

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    The HNC in partnership with Partick Thistle Charitable Trust gives learners the knowledge and skills necessary to work as professionals within football or the wider discipline of sports development and coaching. Successful applicants will be placed within the Partick Thistle Charitable Trust (PTCT) programmes most suited to their home location and travel requirements. These work placements will provide invaluable experience within PTCT, allowing individuals to develop their coaching practice, employment and education prospects. 

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    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Two Highers at Grade C or above preferably PE and English (or Modern Studies, History, Media Studies or Biology) AND SFA 1:1 Coaching Award (or working towards); OR
    • NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related subject; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or coaching experience.

    Additional selection requirements

    • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
    • The interview will consist of a group discussion and practical exercise with other interviewees.  Please bring suitable indoor gym wear.

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    In addition to live coaching sessions, learners will study

    • Laws of the game.
    • Event management.
    • Game analysis.
    • Human physiology and physical training methods.
    • Sports development.
    • Developing professional practice.
    • First aid.
    • Injury prevention.
    • Inclusive coaching.

    The HNC, in partnership with PTCT may also offer additional opportunities to participate in and support the wider activity of the organisation.

    After the course

    Careers

    Successful students can progress into a football related job, coaching, analysis or talent identification.

    Continuing Study

    HND 2nd year Coaching with Sport Development or related courses at University. 

    Continuing study

    Successful students can progress on to:

    2nd year of the HND, university or the workplace

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    Taught over 2 semesters, August - June.

    Assessment methods

    Continuous assessment both theoretical and practical.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    You will need an IT device, stopwatch and whistle.

    Dress code

    College sports kit for practical classes.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome