This course develops from the HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise course. and it enables students to develop practical leadership skills for working with individuals and groups.
Those studying HND Fitness, Health and Exercise will also support your registration for membership to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a Personal Trainer Practitioner.
Read about Vincent Robertson's West Lothian College experience here
The course covers skills and knowledge needed for work in the health and fitness industry and includes:
This course involves the personal training of special population groups. This will allow the learners to gain valuable work experience and acquire relevant skills and knowledge that are required to work in the public or private sectors.
Students will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working in the college's gym facilities.
Fitness is my joy and hobby and I like helping other people feel good about how they look and feel as well
Vincent Robertson, HND Fitness Health and Exercise
The course content was really good, a lot of the skills learnt I have applied to my current role. The course prepared me for management, and even the elements of the course I perhaps didn’t enjoy as much as others at the time have been vital in my career progression.
Colin Simpson, HND Fitness, Health and Exercise
An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application is required which you will do through the college if offered a place.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: years 2 or 3 of degree-level courses in subjects relating to fitness, health and exercise. Previous students have progressed onto courses at The University of Stirling, The University of Dundee and The University of Aberdeen.
Employment: personal trainer or exercise leader in a health and fitness suite, sports centre or health spa. Previous students have found employment with Xcite, Fire Service and Self employed as a Personal trainer
If you are invited for an interview/course information session, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview includes:
Please bring evidence of your qualifications and/or employment references.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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