Work in Sport & Recreation

Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 (SCQF level 5)

Course Outline

National 5 Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation is an introductory qualification. It develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes, needed for work in the industry.

The Course content covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a supportive role in sport and recreation environments: sourcing information about career pathways, identifying and reviewing skills and experiences; assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; dealing effectively and courteously with clients; assisting with emergency procedures; assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan and review a training programme; and establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing goals. The Course also covers health and safety legislation and risk assessment.

Entry Level

There are no formal entry qualifications for this course but candidates should be physically fit and have an interest in working in the Sports & Leisure industry.

Course Content

At National 5, candidates will learn about:

assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions
assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources
assisting with accident and emergency procedures
dealing effectively and courteously with clients, staff and others
helping to plan and review a personal training programme
establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing personal goals
sourcing information about career pathways
identifying and reviewing skills and experiences

Candidates will develop relevant vocational skills and a variety of employability skills in the context of a sport and recreation setting.

Progression - What next?

Successful attainment of level 5 may provide progression to National Courses at Higher; Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Sport and Recreation; further education; training; and employment.

Successful learners may progress to:

National Courses at Higher level
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Sports and Recreation
Further education training or employment
It is anticipated that some candidates may progress from the National 4 Course whilst others candidates may enter straight into the National 5 level Course.
vocational training
employment