Sport & Recreation

national 5 Skills for work

This course is optional

What will you study in this course?

The main aim of the Skills for Work Sport and Recreation option is to develop skills that enable progression towards employment in sport & leisure; such as becoming a sports coach, fitness instructor, personal trainer, outdoor activities instructor or a sports development officer.

The course consists of 4 units:

Assist with a component of activity sessions

Employment opportunities in the sport and recreation industry

Assist with fitness programming

Assist with daily centre duties

In previous years, pupils have led sports sessions at feeder primary schools; undertaken work experience in the community; planned and delivered personalised gym sessions to one another; and prepared for mock interviews with Aberdeen FC. For the next academic year, learning experiences will be similar but the specifics of these will be determined by the class itself to achieve the learning outcomes.

What do I need to progress into this course?

It is recommended that you have taken N4/5 PE or NPA Sport & Fitness. Nonetheless, an interest in sport and physical activity as well as a suitable work ethic is beneficial.

Where does this course lead to?

This course is also suitable for those looking to undertake a career or employment in sport and leisure. Pupils may also want to consider NPA Level 6 Exercise and Fitness Leadership in S6.

Course methodology

The aim of the course is for pupils to learn through the undertaking of leadership opportunities as much as possible; both within the PE department and in contributing to our community by going into feeder primary schools. There is little focus on your own performance development, although much of the leadership elements of the course will be practical.

Assessment in this course

This qualification is internally assessed by Banff Academy PE teachers.

Assist with a component of activity sessions

- Record of coaching

Employment opportunities in the sport and recreation industry

- Evidence of research into relevant careers

- Personal action-plan into a career of your choice

- Successful mock interview

Assist with fitness programming

- 6 Sessions planned for a client, catered to their needs.

- 6 Sessions delivered to client as their personal trainer.

- Satisfactory personal training observation.

Assist with daily centre duties

- Record of work experience, duties and learning.

- Record of storage for 3 given areas your have controlled.

Additional Information

See Mrs Pennycook, Mr Smith and/or Mr Lawrence if you are considering Sport & Recreation for 2025/26.

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