Sport
Courses
- Preparation for Uniformed and Emergency Services - SCQF Level 4 Email robert.boyd.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- Outdoor Pursuits - SCQF Level 5 Email john.convery.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- Sport and Fitness - SCQF Level 5 Email shona.ramsay.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- Sport Studies (choose from two routes: Outdoor or Sport and Fitness) - SCQF Level 6 Email shona.ramsay.ic@uhi.ac.uk (sport and fitness route) or john.convery.ic@uhi.ac.uk (outdoor route) for more information.
- HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise - SCQF Level 7 Email ross.pattison.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- HND Fitness, Health and Exercise - SCQF Level 8 Email ross.pattison.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- HNC Sports Coaching and Development - SCQF Level 7 Email jed.mckernie.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- HND Sports Coaching and Development - SCQF Level 8 Email jed.mckernie.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- HNC Soft Tissue Therapy - SCQF Level 7 Email steven.sutherland.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- HND Sports Therapy - SCQF Level 7-8 Email steven.sutherland.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- BA (Hons) Sports Management - SCQF Level 9-10 Email kirsten.grant.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness - SCQF Level 7, 9 and 10 Email mark.murray.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
- BA (Hons) Outdoor Education and Learning - SCQF Level 7-10 Email nicki.diggins.ic@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
Why choose sport?
Why choose sport?
Useful links:
- SportScotland - includes information on areas such as sports coaching, with career-related information included.
- Sported
- Leisure Jobs - recruitment website for jobs in the leisure industry
- UK Sport - High performance sports agency.
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences - PhD studentships, Masters programmes and job opportunities
- Careers in Sport - in-depth analysis of the different career options available in the world of sport.
- Careers in Sport magazine
- Association for Physical Education
- UK Strength and Conditioning Association
- Register of Exercise Professionals
Why choose sport?
Our courses are designed to match theory with practical experience, so you can put your learning into practice. You get the opportunity to train in our sports hall and gym, using the latest equipment and methods. You will also gain interpersonal skills, such as teamworking, communication, presentation skills and critical thinking - all-important skills, valued by employers, that stimulate innovation and development.
Our lecturers have a wealth of knowledge gained through years of experience in both education and the sport industry.
We have good connections with clubs and sports organisations in and around Inverness. You will gain the knowledge and skills to progress either into the job market or to progress your studies to an honours degree.
If you’re interested in a future career in sport, then we’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have; you can speak directly to one of the course team by completing the enquiry form on these pages.