HNC FITNESS, HEALTH & EXERCISE

Course description

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

The HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise will allow you to work towards a range of careers in the industry. For example, fitness instructor, gym instructor, groups exercise instructor. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of industry related classes throughout the year.

The course teaches you about the industry and gives you the skills for working with clients and leading group exercise sessions. Topics include:

This nationally recognised SCQF L7 qualification will provide you with the underpinning knowledge in both a practical and theoretical setting to allow you to pursue a career within the health and fitness sector. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the chance to gain entry to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a gym instructor practitioner (Level 2). As part of your course, you will complete a mandatory work placement experience. This will take place with our partner X-Cite and/or local primary schools. A PVG is required to undertake the work placement.

Learning outcome

Education: HND or degree-level courses in subjects related to fitness, health and exercise. Previous students have progressed onto sport studies or PE teaching courses at Queen Margaret University, Napier University, Stirling University and The University of Edinburgh.

Employment: roles in a health and fitness suite, sports centre or health spa as a fitness instructor, lifestyle adviser or gym instructor. Previous students have found employment with local authority and private sector gyms.