Health, Fitness and Sports Performace - BASE Mountain Biking (SCQF level 6)
Start
24 Aug 2026
End
11 Jun 2027
Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence Mountain Biking
Ride. Learn. Train. Perform.
Ready to take your mountain biking skills and your future to the next level?
Our full time courses combine cutting edge health, fitness, sports science, and coaching with elite mountain biking training, giving you the ultimate platform to succeed both on the trails and in your career.
At Borders College, you will gain a dynamic blend of practical and theory based skills in sports performance, health, fitness, and coaching. This knowledge will prepare you for further study or a career in the thriving sport and fitness industry. At the same time, you'll develop the strength, conditioning, and technical ability to enhance your performance and dominate the trails.
This is a full time course, 4 days per week in total.
2 in college that will include specialised strength and conditioning sessions and 2 days expert MTB tuition through Dirt School at the world class facilities of Glentress Innerleithen.
Full time students in Scotland may have their tuition fees covered, provided they meet residency requirements.
Additional Costs
- Annual BASE Mountain Bike Fee 2580.00 GBP inc VAT
International students should consult our Student Finance Department by emailing finance@borderscollege.ac.uk
Qualifications
SCQF Level 6 and 7 Units providing a Access to HNC Level Study
Delivery
Full-time further education programme, 3 days per week in College, 2 days expert tuition or equivalent blended delivery
Location
Entry requirements
This programme is designed to develop the competitive abilities of an athlete and it is expected that applicants will already be competing and performing at a high level. In addition applicants require four National 5 awards or equivalent at grade C or above, ideally in English, Physical Education or a science OR NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 5 in a Sports related subject; OR Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Selection will be subject to satisfactory interview session in which a practical session will take place to assess current performance levels (Interviewees should attend interview in Mountain Bike kit with a Suitable Mountain Bike for Glentress Terrain).On successful entry to the course, the Borders College Sports Kit Bundle must be purchased. Bursary funded students will be reimbursed for this purchase. Orders will be taken during interview or during information days. PVG Scheme Membership is mandatory for placement.
Progression opportunities
You may continue to develop your mountain biking skills in HND Year 1 Coaching and Developing Sport (at SCQF Level 7)
Course Content
Leadership, Nutrition, Human Anatomy, Planning Personal Fitness, Strength and Conditoning and much more.
Questions?
Get in touch for further information, we’re here to help.
01896 66 26 00