Course Details
A male and a female exercising.

HNC Fitness Health and Exercise

SCQF Level 7

This course will give you an excellent grounding if your ambition is to work in the Fitness industry, either as an Instructor, Personal Trainer or a Health and Fitness Advisor. This is an active course and would suit you if you have a keen interest in this area and already participate regularly in exercise.

What You Study

  • Exercise Physiology and Anatomy
  • Exercise Principles and Fitness Testing
  • Nutrition for Fitness, Health and Exercise
  • Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • First Aid
  • Work Experience
  • Gym Instructor (SVQ Level 2)
  • Exercise to Music (SVQ Level 2)

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time or Two Years Part-time

Entry Requirements

  • 2 Highers at Grade C or above including English and 7 Standard Grades at Level 3 or above (including Human Biology)
  • Reference to support your application
  • Offer is subject to successful outcome at the recruitment day

OR

  • Pass a Sport and Fitness related course at Level 6 (16 specified credits)
  • Reference to support your application
  • Offer is subject to successful outcome at the recruitment day

AND

  • Students must also be accepted as a PVG scheme member through the College system. Placements cannot be started without this (see Disclosure Scotland for more information about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups)

Further Study

  • BSc in Sport and Fitness, Adam Smith College
  • Degrees at university in Sports Science and PE teaching

Career Opportunities

  • Gym Instructor/Supervisor
  • Fitness Consultant/Personal Trainer
  • Self Employment

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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