This is a new award which has built into the content the necessary National Occupational Standards for registration as an exercise practitioner. The first year of study follows an industry tried and tested programme, HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise. The second year of study builds upon these foundations to specialise more on Sports Science skills such as Analysis of Performance and Skill Acquisition Techniques, investigates funding streams to support talented athletes and introduces advanced techniques such as Strength training and Motion Analysis.
OTHER INFORMATION Learners will be given the opportunity to attain formal awards from governing bodies such as Sports First Aid and Fitness Scotland. Furthermore, using the college's extensive workplace links, learners will gain vocational experiences supporting events such as the UK Asian Football competition and the Men`s Health 10k event.
COURSE CONTENT A selection of core units includes:
Exercise Physiology and Anatomy; Exercise Principles and Programming; First Aid for Sport; Nutrition; Health Screening; Psychology in Sport, Fitness Testing in Sport.
A selection of optional units includes: Possible choices include: Body Massage; Stretch Training; Managing Stress; Working as an Exercise Professional in Europe.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS For entry to the 2nd year of this course the applicant would be required to have successfully completed an HNC in FITNESS, HEALTH and EXERCISE.
Learners may progress to degree level programmes in sports science related areas. University of Strathclyde Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, Stirling University and Queen Margaret University College all provide progression opportunities within Scotland.
