What are the entry requirements for Sports Coaching?
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Depending on the nature of your placement, a satisfactory Disclosure Check may be required.
The University does not sponsor students to study on part-time programmes in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to study on this programme.
Can you go straight into second year of university?
Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of this course is possible for students with suitable qualifications. See the individual year tabs for more information.
Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?
If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.
Minimum Year 1
SQA Higher
- Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.
- Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies
A Level
- BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
- Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
- Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
- Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
- Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
- A Level grade C
GCSE Grade C in Maths also required.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5.
- 4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies.
T Level
- Grade M
- T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths also required.
Minimum Year 2
SQA Advanced Higher
A Level
HNC
- Pass HNC in a relevant subject* with grade A in the graded unit.
*Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching with Development of Sport.
Minimum Year 3
HND
- Pass in a related subject* with grade A in all SCQF level 8 Graded Units.
*Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Coaching and Developing Sport, Sports Coaching and Development, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences.
In addition, you must pass one of the below units from each section:
One of the following:
Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professional (DW64 35)
Sports Mechanics (FX9L 35) (DD2T 35)
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport (J2AP 34)
AND (one of the following):
Psychology of Sports Performance (FX9V 35)
Psychology of Sports Coaching (FW61 34)
Psychology of Sport and Exercise (J422 34)
Applied Psychology in Sport and Exercise Performance (J429 35)
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.
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