Creative Centre
HND Applied Sports Science
SCQF Level: 8
This course will give you the key knowledge and practical skills required to pursue a career in the fitness, health and exercise industry.
Duration
Two academic years.
Aim
You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to work with clients in a range of sports science settings, as well as developing the theoretical background underpinning the main disciplines of sport and exercise sciences.
Opportunities
We work closely with West Lothian Leisure Ltd to prepare students to secure employment opportunities in the Active Leisure and Learning Sector. You will also have the opportunity to maintain your personal fitness in the College fitness suite.
Entry
NQ qualification at Higher level in a relevant discipline and appropriate experience.
Mature students without formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Entry is by interview, where a written piece of work will be requested and a practical fitness test arranged.
For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.
Prospects
Education: Possible progression to degree level study in a range of applied sports science disciplines, with accelerated entry to year 2/3 possible at a range of HEIs.
Employment: Various roles within commercial sporting or fitness organisations, national governing bodies for sport and local councils promoting health agendas.
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