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NQ PERSONAL FITNESS DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 6

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6
  • Course Type:   Full-time

NQ PERSONAL FITNESS DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 6

This course will give you practical and theory-based skills in fitness, health and sport. You will have the opportunity to lead fitness sessions with young people, work with a range of client groups and visits to external gyms including Hyrox, Yoga and Personal training facilities.

Start date – Aug 2026 

End date –  Jun 2027 

SCQF Level - 6 

Mode –  Full time   

Days: 2 - 3 days per week, Monday to Friday 

Times: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm   

Duration: 1 Year

On successful completion of the course you will be certificated with a National Progression Award at Level 6. The National Progression Award (NPA) is your gateway to the future! It's designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to take your next step.

  • What the course includes

    This course is all about getting you ready for success in the world of sport and fitness. 

    You'll dive into the latest trends, strategies, and philosophies shaping the industry, and learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate key projects. Along the way, you'll build skills that are not only essential for sport and fitness careers but are also transferable to other fields. 

    Whether you're looking to continue your education, boost your career prospects, or explore your own interests, this course gives you the tools and confidence to take the next step. 

    Plus, it's designed to match your level and help you progress move up within the SCQF framework.  

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Why choose this course

The course will give you expertise, skills and qualifications for work in the sport and fitness sector. We work closely with local employers: you will visit a range of fitness settings to take part in various classes.  

This gives valuable industry experience and give you an introduction gym instruction, fitness trends and training methods.  

The college is an active member of Scottish Student Sport, and 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 5 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. 

  • Graduation 2024

    Where it leads

    Education: HNC fitness, health and exercise; HNC coaching and developing sport; other HNC courses at West Lothian College. 

    Employment: Sport and fitness leader, leisure-club host, community centre activity leader and more. 

Interview arrangements

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

  • An introduction from the course tutor  
  • An individual interview  
  • Practical interview  

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.  

Interview Questions

  • Tell us why you have applied for the course? 
  • If you are a school leaver: What school did you attend and what are you most proud of at school?  
  • Would you be happy for us to contact the school for a reference? 
  • If you are a non school leaver student: tell us about what you have been doing since you left school and what are you most proud of?
  • What personal qualities do you have that would make you suitable for working within Sport and Fitness specifically in the Leisure sector (such as Xcite)? 
  • What challenges have you previously experienced in education and how did you overcome them? 
  • What are you most looking forward to coming to college? 
  • Have you ever had learning support at school and will you need this if you come to college?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years time?  
  • Do you have any questions about college or the course?
  • Do you have a support worker? If so, can we have their details to contact them please

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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