Course description
This course can help combine a love of fitness, with a playing background in Football into a nationally-recognised award. The course is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge, as well as the teaching and instructing skills for successful progression to HND-level study or for employment in the fitness industry. You will also have the opportunity to continue to enhance your football ability and utilise the knowledge gained on the course to develop your football performance.
The HNC comprises of practical sessions, lectures and group work delivered by vastly experienced sports professionals/instructors and professional football coaches at Broadwood Stadium.
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- We recommended having achieved 2 highers, with a minimum of at least 1 Higher at C grade or above, in a related subject.
- NQ Sport/Fitness Level 6 or other relevant qualifications.
This course contains practical elements therefore a good level of fitness is required.
Applications may be considered for those who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but who can demonstrate a keen interest in fitness, sport or Football and/or have other relevant prior learning, life or work experience. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis.
Please note:
- This course is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check
- Due to the high number of applications received, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be selected for interview. Therefore, a well-written personal statement will be supportive in this process.
- All applicants must submit a personal statement and include all qualification details within their application.
Progression
Success on this course may lead to entry to more in-depth study on the HND Fitness Health and Exercise programme or to Year 1 and some Year 2 university courses.
Employment in the leisure industry including gym/fitness instructor, group exercise instructor and health-related disciplines. Development in your Football performance and understanding may lead to various roles within the football industry from playing to aspects of Sports Science.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Broadwood Campus
Broadwood Stadium
1 Ardgoil DriveCumbernauld
Course provider
New College Lanarkshire
Broadwood Campus
Broadwood Stadium
1 Ardgoil DriveCumbernauld