Who is this course for?
The HND Year 2 in Fitness, Health, and Exercise (SCQF level 8) is designed for students who have completed the HNC Year 1. It advances studies in fitness, health, and exercise, covering personal instruction, strength management, and sporting event management. CIMSPA membership opportunities and standards are emphasized for professional excellence.What skills will I learn?
- Health & Wellbeing for Fitness and Exercise
- Performance Practice
- Diagnostic Testing
- Observation and Analytic Skills
- Communication Skills
- Supporting, Mentoring, Motivational and Role Model Skills
- Working effectively with different ages, stages and abilities
- Ethical Practitioner
What will I study?
HND Core Units
- Applied exercise prescription
- Applied fitness assessment and diagnostic testing
- Applied nutrition and health assessment
- Current exercise trends
- Getting started in business
- Working safely and effectively with clients
- Fitness, health and exercise: graded unit 2
Key Optional Units
- Planning and management of personal training
- Deliver personal training sessions
- Strength and conditioning for sports performance
- Core strength and posture
Application Information
What further study options are available?
- It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.
What career opportunities are there?
- You may gain employment with Local Leisure Trusts, private health and fitness organisations, sports clubs, or may become self-employed as freelance instructors or personal trainers.