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Department of Sports Studies

Employability

Employability

The Department of Sports Studies is committed to helping students gain additional qualifications and experience alongside their programme of academic study. Students can register for a wide variety of courses and qualifications in activity leadership and coaching. These courses (many of which are free) are delivered throughout the year by the Sports Development Service at the University, local authorities (i.e. Active Stirling) and National Governing Bodies of sport.

Successful completion of these courses will develop confidence and leadership and provide an introduction to work-based experience that will equip students for graduate employment.

 

Introductory awards (appropriate in years 1-2 of your academic programme)
TOPS Play www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
Picture of children exercising
TOPS Gymnastics www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
TOPS outdoor activities www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
TOPS Dance www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
Toplink (by application) www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
ASA level 1 Swim Coach

www.scottishswimming.com

SFA E licence www.scottishfa.co.uk

LTA level 1 Tennis Coach

www.lta.org.uk/In-Your-Area/Scotland/coaching  
LTA level 2 Tennis Coach www.lta.org.uk/In-Your-Area/Scotland/coaching
Picture of children playing quick cricket
SQA Gym Instructor * www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
SQA Exercise to music* www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
First aid course * www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
Pool lifeguard award* www.sports.stir.ac.uk/documents/7953_SportsCoachingBrochure.pdf
Clubgolf award www.clubgolfscotlandyouth.co.uk
Active Stirling Coach Development Programme (by application) www.activestirling.org.uk/
* Course approved by ILA Scotland. Apply for your learner account at www.ilascotland.org.uk prior to booking and you may be entitled to receive funding towards the cost.

 

Advanced awards (appropriate in Years 3-4 of your academic programme)

TOP Link www.youthsporttrust.org
Picture of children learning to swim
STEP into sport www.youthsporttrust.org
UK School games www.youthsporttrust.org
National TID programmes www.youthsporttrust.org
TOPSPORT tutor training  

Strength & Conditioning Internship

(Dept. of Sports Studies)

   

Strength & Conditioning Internship

(Falkirk Football Club)

 
Picture of children taking part in sport
Active Stirling Coach development programme (by application) www.activestirling.org.uk/active/active-stirling/ournews/coaching_development_programme.htm
ASA Level 3 Swim Coach www.scottishswimming.com
SFA D licence www.scottishfa.co.uk
LTA Level 3 Tennis Coach www.lta.org.uk/In-Your-Area/Scotland/coaching