Sport & Fitness Level 5 SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

The sport and fitness market continues to expand and this course will provide with a general introduction to the sport and leisure industries and to fitness, health and exercise. This is a nationally recognised SQA programme, where you will gain a National Certificate in Sport and Fitness.

The course is a combination of practical and theory. You will develop essential skills for working in the leisure and fitness industry, including team work, leadership and fitness trends. You'll build confidence and knowledge in various practical subjects such as basketball, football, rugby and athletics, and discover the underpinning knowledge around subjects including nutrition, anatomy and physiology.

The course will enable you to progress on to further study or employment in the leisure industry.

Entry requirements

• Your commitment to sport should be evident from your personal statement.
• Three National 4s at a pass is desirable.
• Involvement with a sports club is also desirable.
• You might be asked to attend an interview.

The course includes a combination of theory and practical work.

• Sporting activity participation and performance. 
• Competing in sport 
• Developing leadership
• Teamwork through sport and recreation
• Nutrition, health and wellbeing 
• Anatomy and physiology

Equipment

• All specialist equipment is provided.
• Non-bursary students will need to purchase their own basic sports kit.

Fees

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Scottish students

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Funding

You may be eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance or Bursary.

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (between £100 and £150). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/