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Sport & Fitness

Introduction to Sport and Fitness Studies

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 4

Study mode Full time

Start date Jan 2025

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Course overview

This course will allow you to gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge of sports and fitness activities at the entry-level. You will be introduced to several sporting disciplines, along with a focus on improving your fitness. This course would be ideal for you if you have an interest in sport and fitness and would like to gain more experience in this area.

What you will learn

  • You will learn basic skills in a number of sporting activities and how to apply methods that improve personal fitness.

Placement information

  • Although placement experience is not offered within this course, there will be opportunity at higher levels of study.

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed through a variety of methods including written work, logbooks and practical tasks.

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week 

Entry requirements

  • Although no formal qualifications are required, an active interest in sport and fitness is essential.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Whilst there will be no formal interview, you will show your active interest in your application statement.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • A Level 4 course in either Fitness or Sport at Edinburgh College.

Career options

  • This course is an introduction to sport and exercise and will help you progress onto more advanced courses that will support employment in the sport and fitness industry.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Full time 20/01/25

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