Introduction
Continue your path from HNC and advance your study of fitness, health and exercise activities and related areas. This SCQF level 8 course (HND) covers a wide variety of subjects, skills and knowledge including personal instructing, strength management, and managing sports events. All these will be useful in your future career.
The HNC and HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise provides the opportunity to gain membership to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
As you will already hold the HNC you will already be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – this is a vital component and is an investment in the trust and security of the community you will be working with. An update may be required with an associated fee for you to pay. You will be required to purchase items of sports kit/uniform if you have not already got this from your previous course.
Join us, stretch yourself and apply for this course which holds the key to great future career prospects.
Course code
DSPO
Location
Dumfries Campus
Duration
Attendance: Full Time 2 or 3 days per week, additional hours for work experience and attendance in the evening may be required.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of HNC in Fitness, Health, and Exercise (15 credits) qualification
- Current Dumfries & Galloway College students will require a positive progressing learner reference, successful completion of ALL the units on your current course and consistently have above 80% attendance as well as being fully engaged.
- Two Highers&#nbsp;at grade C or above; OR
- SCQF level 6 qualification in a sports related subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
- PVG membership with a clear record
- Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum ESOL Higher for HNC/D courses.
Applicants must declare any criminal convictions when applying. While each case is considered individually, some convictions may mean you are unable to undertake activities or work in this sector, and we may not be able to offer you a place. This is because you may be in settings with children and/or vulnerable adults. We want to ensure that every applicant can successfully complete the course and move into employment, so openness at the point of application is essential.
All students will undergo a PVG (criminal records check) to ensure you can progress within this industry and gain employment. If you are already ‘barred’ or ‘under consideration for listing’ we cannot legally offer you a place.
Information and Interview Session Requirements
Progressing students from Dumfries and Galloway College will not be required to attend an Interview session, however, you will be required to pass the HNC (15 credits) with a positive learner reference.&#nbsp;
For external applicants who have completed HNC at another Scottish college, you will be expected to provide positive responses in your application relating to your course choice, your future career and your previous experiences. This is your opportunity – make the most of it. You may be contacted by phone or offered an interview to clarify some of your responses.
Course Content
Applied Exercise Prescription for Specialist Population Groups
Applied Fitness Assessment for Specialist Population Groups
Applied Nutrition Assessment and Prescription
Current Exercise Trends
Getting Started in Business
Metabolic Considerations for Personal Training
Core Strength and Posture
Delivering Personal Training Sessions
Planning and Management of Personal Training
The course content is subject to change.
This badge recognises CIMSPA education partners who have evidenced best practice within most of their operations, processes, and practices, and are seen to be offering highest quality provision to its learner. This involves completion of CIMSPA’s annual quality assurance review in order to maintain this badge.
Assessments
Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and includes practical assessments and project work.
Progression
On successful completion of the course, you can progress to university. Dependent on the university you may be able to gain entry to 1st, 2nd,&#nbsp;or 3rd&#nbsp;year of study.
Career Prospects
The HND Fitness, Health & Exercise can offer you excellent career opportunities in the sport and fitness industry including careers in:
- Personal training
- Fitness instructing
- Uniformed services
- Physiotherapy / Sports therapy
- Strength & conditioning
- Sports psychology
Previous students on this course have also moved on to:
- Further study at university
- Scholarships abroad
Additional funding information
You should apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Please visit saas.gov.uk for further details.
Selling Points
You will be taught by sport and fitness staff with significant industry experience and a proven record of accomplishment in bringing out the best in their students.