This course allows you to develop an in-depth understanding of both the theoretical and practical issues relating to fitness, health and exercise. The aim is to provide the skills and knowledge required to work as a fitness instructor, gym supervisor or to move onto university study. You should have an active interest in sports for this course as well as good written English skills.
Course Content
Units covered on the course include:
| HNC Units (Year 1) | HND Units (Year 2) |
|---|---|
| Exercise Principles and Programming | Research Investigation |
| Health Screening | Getting Started in Business |
| Exercise Physiology and Anatomy | Applied Exercise Prescription |
| First Aid for Sport | Applied Nutrition and Health Assessment |
| Nutrition for Fitness, Health and Exercise | |
| Plan, teach and evaluate exercise with music or a gym based session |
Course Assessment
In addition to successul completion of course units, you will have to complete two written research based projects, one in first year and the other in second year. This is usually related to current issues in the sports and leisure industry.
University Progression
You can progress to the second or third year of several university degrees in Scotland such as:
Year 3 BSc (Hons) Exercise and Health at the University of West of Scotland
Year 3 BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Napier University
Year 2 / 3 BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development at the University of Abertay, Dundee
Students are advised to check the latest entry requirements for university, as they are subject to change.