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NQ Level 5 Sport and Fitness

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Full-time

NQ Level 5 Sport and Fitness

Please be aware this course is now full. Future applications will be for reserve list only. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to begin pursuing a career in sports coaching or within the fitness industry.

Start date – August 2025 
End date –  June 2026 
SCQF Level - 5 
Mode –  Full time   

Days: 2 - 3 Days per week, Monday to Friday 
Times:  9am – 12pm and 1pm to 4pm  
Duration: 1 Year

The course is a combination of practical based units across a range of sport and fitness disciplines, combined with underpinning theory. 

  • What this course includes

    The course includes a range of units that will develop your practical skills and understanding of key concepts including; 

    • Sporting Activity Participation and Performance (Various sports) 
    • Teamwork through Sport & Recreation Activities 
    • Developing Leadership within Physical Activity 
    • An Introduction to Sports Mechanics 

     

Why choose this course

You will do practical sessions in our modern and spacious facilities including endurance fitness suite, games halls and dance studio. There will also be opportunities to take part in industry related workshops and events.

The college is an active member of Scottish Student Sport and we have sports teams in football, rugby, basketball and badminton, so you will have the opportunity to represent the college in various external leagues.

Entry requirements

  • Three National 4 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 Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application 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 will it lead?

    Education: Level 6 Sports Performance or other Level 6 courses at West Lothian College.

    Employment: Opportunities for assistant coaching roles with local clubs and 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:

  • Short written task
  • Group sporting activity

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

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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