Course Overview

If you have a passion for health and fitness and would like to teach others the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, the HNC Fitness, Health, and Exercise* will give you the appropriate skills and training to work in a range of roles within the health and fitness industry.

The course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of training and science; the interdisciplinary nature of fitness and exercise; and how to involve individuals in their fitness and health.

*subject to revalidation

Special features

• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

General Eligibility

• 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR

• 2 A Levels at grade D or above

• These should preferably include English plus a science subject or Mathematics

• Alternatively, the completion of a relevant sports-related NC or NQ at SCQF level 6 or above

• For mature student entry, requisite experience with evidence of potential to succeed

• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply, appropriate industry-related experience will be taken into consideration

• You may be required to attend an interview

• This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

  • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section