Sport And Recreation Skills For Work (SP) (SCQF level 5)

Course description

Please Note

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

During this introductory qualification you'll develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes, needed for work in the sports and recreation sector. 

You'll learn how to plan and deliver activity sessions using equipment across our dedicated sports facilities. You'll discover how to review sessions with clients and consider how to plan future activities. With a focus on Health and Safety, you'll conduct risk assessments and practice emergency procedures. 

You'll discover how to assess a client's baseline fitness before developing a physical training plan that meets their goals.  You'll develop a positive approach to customer service, practicing how to establish and maintain effective relationships both within a team and with clients. 

You'll explore career pathways within the sector and identify the skills, qualifications and experience You'll need to pursue these. You'll consider what skills, qualifications and experience you have and produce a plan of how you'll achieve your career goals.