HNC/D Fitness Health & Exercise

Overview

This course is for people with an interest in fitness training. The HNC will equip you with the knowledge and skills to fitness test clients, carry out gym inductions, prepare training programmes and take exercise-to-music sessions. The HND will help you to develop all aspects of exercise prescription, and delivery methods for health, fitness and leisure environments of all types.

You will have the opportunity to qualify for awards from governing bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Award. Vocational experience is also possible to arrange using the College’s links with national governing bodies, Sports Scotland and employers. This year the course has a new framework which will add greater content and offers accreditation with the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 2 (HNC) and Level 3 (HND)

• At least 1 Higher at Grade C or above although as our courses attract many applicants we prefer applicants who aspire to complete studies over 2 years at HND to have Higher English and a second Higher in a Science subject or PE
• NQ/NC qualification in a related subject at Level 6, OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience supported by a personal statement and a reference
• Offers are subject to attending an interview where you should demonstrate your interest and knowledge/skills in sport

More Information

Some of the subjects you’ll study are Plan, Teach and Evaluate a Gym-Based Exercise Session, Plan, Teach and Evaluate a Group Exercise with Music Session, and Exercise Physiology and Anatomy, Nutrition, Health Screening, First Aid for Sport, Applied Exercise Prescription.

• Career – sports clubs, private and public sports facilities, local authorities and government health and sport initiatives

• Continuing study – HNC apply for HND Fitness, Health and Exercise at the College. HND apply for Degree courses in related areas such as BA Sports in the Community at Strathclyde University; BA Sports Studies at University of Stirling; BA Health & Fitness at University of West of Scotland; BSc in Sport & Exercise Science; BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning at Abertay University.

HND – Two years, starting in August. You can also leave after one year with an HNC.

City Campus Charles Oakley .

Riverside Campus.