- Location
- Langside Campus
- SCQF Level
- 8
- Start Date
- 26 Aug 2024
- Qualification Type
- HND
- Course Type
- Full-Time
- Duration
- 1 Year (August to June)
Applications open 15th January 2025
HND Coaching and Developing Sport course will give you the underpinning knowledge and practical coaching skills you need to pursue a career in a sports-related field or to progress to Higher Education.
The HND includes an embedded PDA in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 8. The PDA is jointly certificated with Sportscotland and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This is an entry to year 2.
A PVG will be required to undertake the mandatory placement that is embedded in the course.
What will I learn?
HND Coaching and Developing Sport course subjects covered include:
- Sports development 2
- Sports coaching practitioner: Knowing yourself 2
- Sports coaching practitioner: Knowing others 2
- Sports coaching practitioner: Knowing coaching 2
- Sports coaching and development: Graded unit 2
- Physical preparation for sports performance
- Psychology of sport and exercise
- Current exercise trends
Please note: that all students will have to purchase a college sports kit at a cost of approximately £50.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- Relevant HNC qualification to access Year 2 of the HND
- Demonstrable active interest in sport or fitness
- You will be required to attend an interview.
Entry requirement equivalency table
- If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Employer and industry links
The college has excellent links with:
- National Governing Bodies
- Glasgow Life Sport
- Local Authorities including Primary and Secondary schools
- Active School Coordinators
- Scottish Football Association
- Badminton Scotland
- Basketball Scotland
- Scottish Rugby
Jobs and further study
- Employment in the sports and fitness industry.
- 2rd year entry to BA (Hons) Sports Studies at Stirling University
- 2nd or 3rd year entry to BSc (Hons) in Sports Development and Coaching at Abertay University
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching at University of the West of Scotland
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BSc (Hons) Sports Development at University of the West of Scotland
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BSc (Hons) Sports and Development at University of the West of Scotland
- 1st year entry to BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Performance and Development at Edinburgh Napier University
- SC (Hons) Sports Coaching at Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen) - Three A passes in Graded Units for entry into 3rd year and A/B passes for 2nd year entry. This course will allow you to move on to:
- Postgraduate in Teaching (e.g. Physical Education)
- Sports Science Internship (Masters, PhD)
- Coaching Psychology
- Performance Analysis
- Health Promotion Officer
- Strength and Conditioning Coaching
Take a look at the course progression map for coaching and developing sport courses.
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application and will be in contact as per the following stages:
- If you meet the entry requirements or have qualifications pending you will then be invited in for an interview. You will be given a selection of dates to choose from for interview and must confirm your preferred date.
- When you attend the interview, you must bring a copy of your qualifications.
The interview will take the form of a one-to-one discussion regarding your interest and experience related to the course.
During the interview, you will hear about the course and will get the chance to ask any questions.
After you have attended your interview, you will be informed of the outcome of your interview by email within 1 – 2 weeks. The outcome would be one of the following:
- Unconditional place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place
- Conditional place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualification which you may not be able to provide us until August. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place
- Waiting list – you have met all entry requirements, however, the course is full. If any spaces become available, you may be contacted usually around the course start date
- Unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centre to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 10 working days or risk losing your place.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding. This will normally be sent out within three weeks of you accepting the place.
You will also be sent details on an information day. This normally takes place in June and will give you the chance to meet other students on your course, get a tour of the college, meet some ex-students and get a chance to speak to people from the industry.
You will then be sent information about the induction date. This will take place in August, about 2 – 3 weeks before the course starts.