SCQF Level 7 Football Refereeing

AWARD

SCQF level 7

COURSE CONTENT

The SQA Referee Development Award provides an opportunity for secondary school pupils to become involved in refereeing and broaden their football knowledge.

There are two units:

Unit 1: Laws of the Game - This is mainly theoretical and focuses on identifying and interpreting the laws. This Unit requires the pupils to pass the laws of the game exam and participate in all practical lessons (80% or above).

Unit 2: is broken down into 4 outcomes.

Outcome 1 will be assessed using Scottish FA’s audio-visual playback of match incidents (FIFA), to identify and analyse the formal controls and procedures used in a football match.

Outcome 2 will be assessed by recorded evidence of match reports, recording misconduct and other offences in a formal letter and pro forma styles.

Outcome 3 will be assessed by a fitness test approved by the Scottish FA and the production of a personal development diary.

Outcome 4 will be assessed once candidates have achieved Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 by refereeing a football match.

Why do this course

Pupils taking this course must have a firm interest in the game of football and/or officiating in a game. Pupils will develop the skills and abilities not only to lead/control/manage a game of football but will also develop skills that will help them in many other areas of their education and life.

NOTE: You will need to make some commitment to after school football games to officiate as part of the course.

What will you experience

Pupils will develop the following skills:

The ability to work as a member of a group
Basic leadership skills
The ability to work without direct supervision
Experience of football or knowledge of the game is desirable.

At the end of the course pupils can obtain a category 7 Refereeing award. This will allow them to pursue a career in Refereeing should they choose to register with SFA.

Entry requirements

All entry requirements are at the discretion of the Faculty Head of HWB.

Pupils should have relevant experience in Physical Education and Sport.
Achieved a pass at National 5 PE.
Higher PE or Sports Development NPA is preferable.

Pupils taking this course must have a firm interest in the game of football and/or officiating in a game. Pupils will develop the skills and abilities not only to lead/control/manage a game of football but will also develop skills that will help them in many other areas of their education and life.

NOTE: You will need to make some commitment to after school football games to officiate as part of the course.