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Sport and Outdoor Activities
Coaching and Developing Sport – HND Year 1 Coaching and Developing Mountain Biking – HND Year 1 Coaching and Developing Sport – HND Year 2 Mountain Biking – Achieving Excellence Rugby - Achieving Excellence Sport and Fitness Instructing
The Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence (BASE) is a flourishing College initiative which aims to provide elite athletes with the structure and support they require to combine academic study with skills development in their chosen sport.
Sport and Exercise
For those who have a genuine interest in sport and exercise, this is a unique opportunity to develop your potential and find a career in this exciting market.
Students gain essential knowledge and understanding of the ever expanding sport and exercise industry and have the opportunity to progress to higher education.
HND – Higher National Diploma NPA – National Progression Award QCF – Qualifications and Credit Framework SCQF – Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
BASE Mountain Biking
HNC/D in Coaching and Developing Sport at SCQF Level 7/8 At Scottish Borders Campus Full-time 36/72 week course Blended approach to delivery combining online learning, face to face classes, practical session, and placement, as is appropriate to the situation. The HNC/D in Coaching and Developing Sport is a nationally recognised qualification that is relevant to all sports. We have two cohorts, a general sports group and a specific group for Mountain Biking (splitting their time between Glentress/Innerleithen and Scottish Borders Campus).
We soon hope to be able to offer progression for successful candidates onto degree programmes.
Mountain Biking – Achieving Excellence
NPA Performance Sport – Mountain Biking at SCQF Level 6 (QCF 3) At Scottish Borders Campus and Glentress Forest Full-time further education programme Blended approach to delivery combining online learning, face to face classes, practical session, and placement, as is appropriate to the situation.
The Borders boasts some of the finest Downhill and Cross Country courses in Europe. As part of the Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence, students who have potential in the sport of Mountain Biking and the disciplines within the sport will have a unique opportunity to further develop their cycling skills to a new level, while studying at SCQF Level 6.
Rugby – Achieving Excellence
NPA Performance Sport – Rugby at SCQF Level 6 At Scottish Borders Campus Full-time further education programme Blended approach to delivery combining online learning, face to face classes, practical session, and placement, as is appropriate to the situation.
With the heritage, tradition and passion for rugby in the Borders it is no surprise that Rugby has established itself as a key provision within the College. Studying in a challenging and friendly environment, where player commitment will be highly valued and respected, a rugby development and education programme will be tailored to meet individual needs.
Sport and Fitness Instructing
The core of this course is at SCQF Level 6, and covers topics on sports science, core skills and fitness training. At Scottish Borders Campus Full-time further education programme Blended approach to delivery combining online learning, face to face classes, practical session, and placement, as is appropriate to the situation.
Students on this programme follow the same core curriculum but choose to specialise in either Sports Development of Gym Instruction.
