Course Details

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HND Fitness Health and Exercise

SCQF Level 8

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 Legislation
  • Getting Started in Business
  • First Aid for Sport
  • Exercise to Music and Gym Based Exercise
  • Research Methods

Options

  • Exercise to Music (SVQ Level 2)
  • Gym Instructor (SVQ Level 2)
  • Exercise for Mature Movers
  • Managing Stress
  • Stretch Techniques

Duration and Attendance

One year full-time after completion of HNC Fitness Health and Exercise

Entry Requirements

HNC Fitness Health and Exercise

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 Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 2nd Year 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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