| Tracey Carrington |  | College Course:
NC Sport and Recreation 1998 and started HNC Sport and Exercise1999
Current Employer:
Self Employed - Peak Physique (Started own Freelance Fitness Instructing in 2005)
Current Job Title:
Owner of Peak Physique and Freelance Fitness Instructor. Instructor of:
SalsaFit (Latin Aerobics), SpinFit (Indoor Group Cycling), Body Conditioning, FunkyFit (Streetdance Aerobics), Boxercise, Kick Boxercise, Zumba (Latin Interval Training), AquaFit (Water Aerobics) and just about to embark on a Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV Fitness Instructor Course (August 2008) | How did your course prepare you for this work?
Both courses enabled me to gain an in-depth knowledge of the various aspects required to progress in this field e.g. Anatomy and bio-mechanics, Health & Safety Procedures, Marketing etc. I also feel that the courses helped give me more confidence in my social skills due to the fact that we had to do presentations and talks.
What did you enjoy most about your college course?
I actually enjoyed being able to learn about something that I always had a passion for because when I was at school this sort of Physical Education qualification was not available then! and I enjoyed the student social life!
What were you doing before you started your college course?
I was a single parent bringing up 3 children and wanted to improve my prospects and make a better life for my family.
What would you say to anyone thinking about coming to college to do a course in Sport?
I would inform them that it was one of the best decisions they could make, I wouldn't be where I was now if it wasn't for all the support and assistance from my courses and lecturers at Moray College. This is one of the best times to get into Sport/Exercise due to the fact that the population is becoming more obese, people developing Type II Diabetes and suffering from more Cardiac problems. There are so many job opportunities after doing the course which will give them a firm background knowledge and understanding of where they would like to progress i.e Sports Coaching, Fitness Instructing, Personal Training, Health & Nutrition - the list is endless! But lastly I would advise them that they have to want to do it for themselves and have a passion for what they want from it! Oh and study hard!!! |
| Laura Stewart |  | College Course:
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise
Current Employer:
Self-employed
Current Job Title:
Dance & Fitness Trainer | How did your course prepare you for this work?
It gave me a range of skills & knowledge about fitness & health. Mainly my exercise to music qualification gave me the chance to teach straight away, without it I wouldn’t have got the job I am in now – lifetime investment. Also pool lifeguard and swim teachers helped me get a job at Moray Leisure Centre during my studies.
What did you enjoy most about your college course?
Ski trip to Finland.
What were you doing before you started your college course?
I was at school
What would you say to anyone thinking about coming to college to do a course in Sport?
Go for it you will enjoy it
There is more to the course than playing sport
Its fun but hard work |
| Kim Paterson |  | College Course:
HND Sports Coaching and Development
Current Employer:
The Moray Council
Current Job Title:
Youth Sports Development Officer | How did your course prepare you for this work?
The course allowed me to attend a variety of different coach education courses for sports, which enabled me to go out and deliver coaching in a variety of sports to both children and adults. I also developed my first aid and child protection knowledge. I gained experience on the structure of sport within Scotland and how local authorities develop sport in there own areas. Developed my organisational skills through preparing, promoting and being involved in various sporting festivals/events.
What did you enjoy most about your college course?
Being able to develop my interest in sport through participating in a variety of sports and being able to progress this by attending coach education courses so that I could then pass on my knowledge to others.
Also liked meeting new people and forming new friendships with people that had similar interests as myself.
What were you doing before you started your college course?
At school.
What would you say to anyone thinking about coming to college to do a course in Sport?
I would encourage anyone that was interested in a career in sport to go to further their education at college/university. Over the past few years the Scottish Executive has been putting a lot of money into sport and physical activity due to the high levels of obesity in Scotland, so there are a lot more opportunities of getting a job in a sports setting now. |
| Jenny Munro |  | College Course:
HNC Sports Coaching and Sports Development
Current Employer:
The Moray Council
Current Job Title:
PE Teacher | How did your course prepare you for this work?
Gave me practical experience of sports coaching on placements and allowed me to gain recognised qualifications from national governing bodies of sport Developed leadership skills and increased my content knowledge on a range of various sports Developed communication and team building skills Course at college was used as a way to build up skills and experience before attending Moray House School of Education at Edinburgh University to complete a Bed Honours Physical Education Degree.
What did you enjoy most about your college course?
Gaining NGB qualifications in badminton and football, meeting other students Developing and enhancing my sports coaching skills Learning about sport development pathways in a range of sport, especially tennis through the LTA and Tennis Scotland.
What were you doing before you started your college course?
Attended Milne's High School and completed 5 Highers.
Was a member of Moray Council's Sports Development Department and coached the tennis camps/sessions across Moray during term time and holidays.
What would you say to anyone thinking about coming to college to do a course in Sport?
If you enjoy sport and want to develop that interest into a future career then I would strongly recommend both HNC and HND sports coaching and sports development courses as a key to starting an enjoyable life long career in the range of opportunities available through the dynamic field of sport. The course is an excellent opportunity to develop both experience and essential skills required in a sports coaching or development area of employment. |
| Susan Johnston |  | College Course:
2001 - NQ Sport Leisure & Recreation with 2 Highers
2002 - HNC Sports Coaching with Sports Development
Current Employer:
The Moray Council Sports Development Department
Current Job Title:
Senior Sports Coach | How did your course prepare you for this work?
The whole course from the practical, theory and especially the work experience. The work experience prepared me for planning and organising sessions, working with groups of children and also for working within the schools.
What did you enjoy most about your college course?
Everything, the fact it was so much fun made the two years fly by! Both courses involved an even mixture of theory and practical. The NQ & Highers course was a mixture of aspects from the Fitness Health and Exercise and the Sports Coaching with Sports Development courses. This was great as it allowed me decide which I preferred. The course lectures were also really supportive of the fact that I was a mature student with young children and were very understanding of child illnesses etc.
What were you doing before you started your college course?
I was a full time mum and part-time hairdresser.
What would you say to anyone thinking about coming to college to do a course in Sport?
Go for it!
If sport is your thing then these courses are for you, it makes the course work so much easier when you are learning and gaining information and skills that interest you. Also the added bonus of enhancing more knowledge to use with in your own sport/activities and for future employment. |
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