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COACHING AND DEVELOPING SPORT HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This course introduces and develops the skills and
knowledge you'll need for a career in sports coaching. The
principles of good coaching practice are examined and a
wide practical and theoretical knowledge of games and
sports is developed.
Minimum entry requirements
Year one entry:
• Two Highers at Grade C or above including English; OR
• NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related
subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Year two entry:
• An HNC Sport Coaching qualification with 15 credits.
This ensures you do not need to study additional units to
complete the 30 credits in the second year.
Contact
alan.simpson@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
SPORTS THERAPY NQ
(SCQF Level 6)
Course overview
This course prepares you for further study by introducing
you to human physiology and body massage, as well as
sports mechanics and other relevant subjects. The course is
a blend of practical subjects which take place in the sports
clinic, the gym and the classroom.
Minimum entry requirements
• Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
preferably English, P.E. and a Science subject; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 5 in a Sports related
subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
paul.rooney@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
SOFT TISSUE THERAPY HNC
(SCQF Level 7)
Course overview
This new course will award successful participants with
an SMA level 4 qualification. The knowledge and skills
taught on the course will advance your knowledge and
understanding of anatomy, physiology and management
of sports injury. The course focuses heavily on sports
massage, with the same structure as the first year of HND
Sports Therapy.
Minimum entry requirements
• Two Highers at Grade C or above preferably English and
a Science subject; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related
subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
irene.ferguson@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
SPORTS THERAPY HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
The sports therapy course will equip you with the skills
required to help prevent injury and rehabilitate clients
back to full fitness. The first year of the course focuses
heavily on sports massage and will give you an industry
recognised qualification on completion. The second year
of the course focuses on the assessment and treatment
of musculoskeletal conditions arising from sporting activity.
You'll also get the opportunity to work in our sports injury
clinic, developing skills in clinical assessment, devising
treatment plans and providing physical therapies.
Minimum entry requirements
• Two Highers at Grade C or above in a relevant* subject;
OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a Sports related
subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include: English, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, P.E, Maths and Geography.
Contact
paul.rooney@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk