Sport and Fitness 2016/17 courses
SPORT AND FITNESS Whether you re looking to build a career in fitness, health and exercise, or sports coaching, our programmes will equip you with leadership, communication and teamwork skills to succeed in the multi-million pound sport and fitness industry. We offer courses from NC to degree level, including a high performance level in sports such as rugby, football and basketball. You ll have the chance to participate in sporting events through Scottish Student Sport, with the possibility of qualifying for competitions via National Squads Selection. Our partnership with South West Edinburgh Hub also offers you fantastic work and voluntary experience. FACILITIES We have three superb sport and fitness centres at our ranton, Milton road and Sighthill campuses. In addition, at our Milton Road campus The Club offers you a state-of-the art fitness centre and spa. Not only is this the perfect place for dedicated skills practice, it s a great way to put your training into practice by gaining real-life experience in a commercial gym. You ll be taught by experienced coaches, personal trainers, and specialist consultants. The combination of professional support with our state-of-the-art gyms, sport halls and outdoor facilities ensure you are prepared for Higher Education, direct employment or to start up your own business. Personally, I found the course played a massive part in me retaining my World Title. Being able to train and spend time with like-minded athletes (students and tutors) made the course very enjoyable. I would recommend this course to any athlete who is looking to continue to progress in their sport. I felt the course was beneficial as I was able to focus on my training and fit it in with my studies at college. LIZZIE ARNOT WU19 NATIONAL SQUAD PLAYER (FOOTBALL) BRAD ROBERTSON WORLD CHAMPION 2014 (TAEKWON-DO) 01 Edinburgh College Sport and Fitness 02
SPORT AND FITNESS SALLY CONWAY // JUDOKA THROWS HER WAY TO MEDAL LORY Student judo champion Sally Conway had a year to remember after winning gold in the British Judo Championships and a bronze at the lasgow 2014 Commonwealth ames. Sally, a student on the Exercise and Fitness Instructors course at Edinburgh College, won gold in the U70kg category at the British Championships in Sheffield in December 2013. She followed this up with bronze in the lasgow 2014 Commonwealth ames in the same category. Sally now has her sights set on competing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016, where she hopes to bring home gold. Edinburgh College has a wealth of sporting talent, with fellow judo champ Jodie Mullen, football players Lizzie Arnot, Lucy raham and Sarah Laverty, and curling champion Jennifer Dodds all awarded winning student scholarships to compete in international competitions, such as the Commonwealth ames, Olympics and Paralympics. Tom albraith, Reece Cullen and Angus Rennie all play for Scotland rugby under 20 s training squad and Callum Hunter Hill plays for Scotland under 18s. All players are currently on the Rugby Performance combining their academic study and their competitive sport schedules successfully. 03 Edinburgh College Sport and Fitness 04
Sport & Fitness: Progression SCQF Level 4 Standard rade eneral Intermediate 1 National 4 Level 5 Standard rade Credit Intermediate 2 National 5 Level 6 Highers Level 7 Advanced Higher Level 8 Ready for 2nd/3rd year entry to university Level 9/10 Articulation (Aligned uni courses) Army Career Preparation SVQ 2 Sports Activity Leader Fitness SVQ 2 Sports Activity Leader Coaching: Edinburgh SVQ/CYQ Exercise and Fitness Instructor HND Year 1 Coaching and Developing Sport HND Year 2 Coaching and Developing Sport BSc Sport & Exercise Science Yr 3 degree or similar SVQ 2 Sports Activity Leader Coaching: East Lothian Access to Outdoor Pursuits Employment Access to Coaching and Developing Sport HND Year 1 Fitness, Health and Exercise HND Year 2 Fitness, Health and Exercise BSc Sport & Exercise Science Yr 3 degree or similar NQ Sport and Exercise NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport: Rugby NQ Exercise and Fitness NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport: Integrated Sport HND Year 1 Sports Therapy (inc HNC Soft Tissue Therapy) HND Year 2 Sports Therapy BSc Sport & Exercise Science Yr 3 degree or similar NC Sport & Fitness
COURSES For more information about any of our courses please visit: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses - ranton, Mi - Milton Road, Md - Midlothian, S - Sighthill - Full-time, PT - Part-time OL - Open Learning, EV - Evening I - International Sport, Exercise and Fitness Sport, Exercise and Fitness Campus Campus HND Fitness Health and Exercise Mi S I If you re looking to work in the sport and fitness industry, this course is for you. You ll develop an in-depth understanding of the industry and gain valuable experience working with local groups. HND Sports Therapy This practical course includes a strong theoretical component, providing you with the knowledge and skills required to work as a soft tissue therapist and provide clinical sports massage treatments. Personal Trainer level 3 YMCA S PT This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and competence required to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. Exercise and Fitness Instructors YMCA S You ll gain a nationally recognised qualification in gym instructing, exercise to music* and circuit training and develop the practical skills you need to become an instructor. ym Instructor Level 2 YMCA S PT Designed to provide you with a nationally recognised qualification in gym instructing, you ll be prepared for employment in the industry as well as progression onto the CYQ Level 3 course. Exercise to Music Level 2 YMCA PT Designed for students aiming for a career as an Exercise to Music Instructor. You ll gain a nationally recognised qualification that will prepare you for employment in the health and fitness industry. Exercise and Fitness Instructors SVQ Level 2 ain industry-specific exercise and fitness skills on this work-based physically intensive course which will equip you with the qualities you need to work in the fitness industry. NQ Exercise and Fitness Mi If you have an ambition to work in the leisure industry as a fitness instructor, this intensive, practical course will give you the skills required to progress to further study. Mi NQ Sport and Exercise S If you have an ambition to work in the sport and leisure industry this course is ideal. You will gain formal qualifications allowing you to progress to further study or begin a career in the industry. Army Career Preparation This fast-paced 18-week course will prepare you for the Army interview process, the recruitment selection process at the Army Development Selection Centre, and a career in the British Army. NC Sport and Fitness S This practical based entry-level course will equip you for further study or employment in sport and fitness roles. It s ideal if you re returning to education or starting a new career. Coaching HND Coaching and Developing Sport I Develop confidence and interpersonal and leadership skills, and enhance your knowledge and expertise in sports coaching, while gaining valuable real-life experience for your future career. Access to HND Coaching and Developing Sport If you re looking for a course to enhance your knowledge of sports coaching and development to assist progression onto further study at HNC/D level, then this course is for you. Developing Sporting Performance - Integrated Campus If you re currently participating in sport at a competitive level and looking to improve your skills and performance to potentially make a career out of your sport, this course is for you. *Exercise to music qualification is available at ranton Campus only 07 Edinburgh College Sport and Fitness 08
COURSES For more information about any of our courses please visit: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses - ranton, Mi - Milton Road, Md - Midlothian, S - Sighthill - Full-time, PT - Part-time OL - Open Learning, EV - Evening I - International Coaching ACE and Pathways Campus Campus Developing Sporting Performance - Rugby This one year course is aimed at school leavers who have played age grade rugby at District or National level and who wish to continue their rugby development within a full time structured programme. The course is suitable for you as a player if you wish to take a year out and concentrate on your rugby before seeking full time employment or continuing on your education at College or University. Developing Sporting Performance - Football If you are currently participating in football at a competitive level and looking to improve your skills and performance to potentially make a career in the sport or wishing to enhance your knowledge and understanding of sports performance and excellence in order to move onto further study at HNC/D level then this course is for you. This full time course is delivered at ranton Campus with two days a week spent at Meadowmill Sports Centre, East Lothian. Access to Outdoor Pursuits Employment This outdoor education course, which includes five National overning Body (NB) training courses and a school placement, will enable you to progress into a career in outdoor pursuits. Sports Activity Leadership SVQ Level 2 (East Lothian) Spending two days a week at Meadowmill Sports Centre and one day in the workplace, this course will allow you to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to lead sports activities. Sports Activity Leadership SVQ Level 2 (Edinburgh) Develop the knowledge and practical skills to lead sports activities. Each week you ll spend three days in the College and two half-days in the workplace putting your leadership skills into practice. Sports Activity Leadership SVQ Level 2 (Fitness) You ll study a wide range of topics and develop practical skills to lead fitness activities through participating in a coaching placement, one day per week working in local primary schools. An Introduction to Sports And Outdoor Pursuits If you ve got additional support needs, this course will allow you to develop techniques and personal skills used in outdoor pursuits and sports and improve your health, fitness and wellbeing. Introduction to ames And Sports Edinburgh Designed to allow students with additional support needs to develop skills in a variety of both team and individual games and sports, this course will improve your health, fitness and wellbeing. Introduction to Pathways Fitness Club PT This course is designed to allow students with additional support or learning needs to develop your own personal fitness programme to improve your health and general wellbeing. et Fit et Healthy Move On-Fitness PT If you have additional support or learning needs and interested in making positive changes to your lifestyle that will benefit your health, fitness and diet, this course is for you. PT PT 09 Edinburgh College Sport and Fitness 10
Sport and Fitness For more information please visit: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses or call 0131 660 1010 Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213 For up-to-date information on our course selection or to speak to an advisor please call 0131 660 1010. Our course portfolio and campus allocation may be subject to alteration. OC15/02