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Level 6 Sports Coaching

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6
  • Course Type:   Full-time

Level 6 Sports Coaching

Newly structured course suitable for individuals who wish to pursue a career in sports coaching. 

Start date – August 2026 
End date –  June 2027
SCQF Level - 6 
Mode –  Full time   
Duration: 1 Year  

The course is a combination of practical based units across a range of sports and theory which supports a range of coaching elements. 

When you complete the course, you will gain a National Progression Award (NPA) in Sports Coaching at Level 6.  

This qualification is your launchpad to the future, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take your next step forward in sports coaching. 

  • Sport & Fitness Courses

    What the course includes

    • Learning essential coaching skills, starting with understanding yourself, others, and the fundamentals of coaching. 
    • Develop self-awareness to manage your roles and responsibilities as a coach, under minimal supervision. 
    • Gain practical skills, like preparing a safe coaching environment. Setting up equipment, addressing participants' needs, and working effectively within a coaching team. 
    • Opportunity to gain National Governing Body coaching awards in various sports. 

    By course completion you will be confident in planning, delivering, and reviewing your own coaching sessions.   

Why choose this course

As well as having the opportunity to gain governing body coaching awards in various sports which; can lead to employment, there will also be opportunities to take part in industry related workshops and events.  

Choose this course if you're passionate about sports coaching and physical activity and want to take your skills to the next level. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to assist and lead coaching sessions, opening doors to volunteer and paid opportunities. 

Along the way, you'll develop key skills like personal responsibility, reflective learning, and core competencies that boost your prospects. 

Plus, the course supports progression within the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework, setting you up for further training and success in the field.  

Entry requirements

  • Interest in sport, physical activity and coaching is a must  
  • Three National 5 qualifications or equivalent at grade C or above, one of which must be English 

We welcome applications from people with relevant life and work experience.  

An application to the PVG scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) is required which you will do through the college if offered a place.  

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

 

  • Graduation 2024

    Where it leads

    Education: HNC Coaching and Developing Sport at West Lothian College  

    Employment: Various roles within sports coaching and health and fitness. Previous students have gained employment with local authority and private organisations. 

Interview Arrangements

If you are invited for an interview/course information session, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview includes: 

  • An introduction from the course tutor 
  • An individual interview 
  • Short written task 
  • Practical activity 

Please bring your practical kit and be prepared to take part in a practical session. Also bring evidence of your qualifications and/or employment references.

Interview Questions – External Applicants 

  • Why have you applied for this course? 
  • What can you tell me about the course you have applied for? 
  • Can you tell me about your employment history/volunteering or coaching experience?
  • What is your career goal, how will this course help you achieve that goal?
  • Tell me 4 personal qualities you have and how they will assist you with the course you have applied for? 
  • Identify any challenges you think you might face with the course/attending college. How will you overcome these? 
  • If successful is there any support, you will require for the college? 

Interview Questions – Current Students 

  • Why have you applied for this course? 
  • What can you tell me about the course you have applied for? 
  • Can you tell me about your employment history/volunteering or coaching experience?
  • What is your career goal, how will this course help you achieve that goal?
  • Describe your performance this academic year on your current course and any challenges you have faced?
  • Identify Challenges you may face if returning to college to study at the next level? What support would you require to assist you? 

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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