Course details
Course description
Borders Academy of Sport Excellence (BASE) supports sports performers to develop their individual skills and sports performance alongside their academic studies. The course has some common element with other level 6 Sport & Fitness courses but is built around a National Progression Award (NPA) in Achieving Excellence in Sport, covering: Analysis of performance; Behaviours of elite Athletes; and Performance improvement programmes. It is a full time course, with up to 3 days per week in college that will include specialised strength & conditioning sessons and 2 days expert MTB tuition through Dirt School at the world class facilities of Glentress/Innerleithen.
Learning outcome
You may continue to develop your mountain biking skills in HND Year 1 Coaching and Developing Sport (at SCQF Level 7)
Entry requirements
This programme is designed to develop the competitive abilities of an athlete and it is expected that applicants will already be competing and performing at a high level. In addition applicants require two National 5 awards or equivalent, ideally in English and Physical Education. Selection will be subject to satisfactory interview session in which a practical session will take place to assess current performance levels (Interviewees should come to interview with kit and bike).
Course options
Course details
Full time
21st Aug 2023 to 14th Jun 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Scottish Borders Campus
Nether Road
Galashiels
TD1 3HE
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.