Sport and Leisure

We offer a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of a diverse workforce from a variety of sectors. To find out more information about a specific qualification, please click on the relevant link below

• Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance SCQF level 8
• Activity Leadership level 2
• Instructing Exercise and Fitness level 2
• Leisure Management SCQF level 7
• Outdoor Programmes (Outdoor Educational) level 3
• Outdoor Programmes (Outdoor Recreation) level 3
• Personal Training SCQF level 6
• Sport and Active Leisure SCQF level 4
• Sport and Active Leisure: Operational Services SCQF level 5
• Sports Coaching SCQF level 6
• Sport Coaching: Football level 3 *

* These qualifications have now entered their lapsing period. Please see the Qualification Structure section for information on finishing dates.

Important information: As of 1 September 2016, all SVQs with an established SCQF level no longer include the SVQ level in their titles. Please note that our web pages and documents will gradually be updated over time as the SVQs are reviewed, so may still contain the existing titles. More information on SCQF levels can be found on our SCQF web page.

Sector-specific Information

Qualification Verification Summary Reports

Qualification Verification Summary Reports were formerly known as Internal Assessment Reports.

• 2017 SVQ Sport and Active Leisure (170 KB) - covering:
  • Operational Services
  • Leisure Management
  • Outdoor Programmes
  • Spectator Safety Stewarding
  • Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance
• 2016 SVQ Sport and Active Leisure: Facilities Management/ Development (154 KB)
• 2016 SVQ Sport and Active Leisure: Outdoor Education (147 KB)
• 2015 Internal Assessment Report (129 KB)