HND Fitness, Health & Exercise

Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

Please note that due to COVID-19, this course will initially be delivered via a blended learning approach, which may include face-to-face learning in the classroom, remote learning off-campus and digital learning. When delivery is taking place on-campus, there will be reduced student numbers and physical distancing measures in place.

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical background into the field of fitness, health and exercise, whilst meeting the needs of the fitness and health industry. The course will provide a strong foundation for future employment in this sector within the community, as well as the private and corporate sectors. This course will also develop the applied competencies of fitness, health and exercise within areas such as physiology, exercise principles and fitness instruction.

Career Paths

• Employment in the area of general exercise assessment and provision
• Personal Training (both private and public sector)
• Fitness/Gym instructor

Progression

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.

Forth Valley College has articulation links in place for advanced entry places (up to year 3 entry) within the following degree programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science - Edinburgh Napier University(all routes except Exercise Physiology - not available for year 3 entry).
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching - University of the West of Scotland
• BA(Hons) Sport Coaching and Development - University of the West of Scotland
• BSc (Hons) Sport Development - University of the West of Scotland
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science - University of the West of Scotland
• BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing - Queen Margaret University
• BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise -Abertay University
• BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching - Open University