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NQ PERSONAL FITNESS DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 5

  • Start date:   August 2021
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5

NQ PERSONAL FITNESS DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 5

Please be aware this course is now full. You may still apply and if a space becomes available we will contact you. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

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This course is for anyone wanting a career in the fitness industry. You will gain practical skills and experiences in a range of sport and exercise disciplines.

Read about Debbie Forstyth's West Lothian College experience here

  • What the course includes

    The course includes:

    • Sports mechanics
    • Sports injuries
    • Contemporary fitness
    • Anatomy
    • Leadership
    • An introduction to gym instructor 
    • Mental health and wellbeing 
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Why choose this course

You will do practical sessions in our Endurance fitness suite, private gyms and Xcite West Lothian Leisure. The college is an active member of Scottish Student Sport. We have sports teams in football, rugby, basketball and badminton, so you will have the opportunity to represent the college in various external leagues.

Entry requirements

  • Three National 4 qualifications or equivalent, at grade C or above, one of which must be English

We welcome applications from people with relevant life and work experience.

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.

  • Where it leads

    Education: level 6 sport and fitness or other level 6 courses at West Lothian College.

    Employment: posts in fitness, health and exercise at operative level.

Interview arrangements

If you are invited for an interview/course information session, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview includes:

  • Short written task
  • Fitness task

Please bring your practical kit and be prepared to take part in fitness testing activities. Also bring evidence of your qualifications and/or employment references.

 

Fees, Finance & Funding

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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