HND Fitness, Health & Exercise Search Results Entry Requirements Relevant National Certificate (NC), National Qualification (NQ) or 2 SQA Highers (one of which should be English or language based). A passion for exercise and health along with a good level of fitness is essential. Mature learners with experience but no formal qualifications will be considered on merit. All candidates will participate in a recruitment process. Description This two year, full time course will equip you with the competencies and underpinning knowledge to be successful in gaining employment in this rapidly expanding industry or advancement to higher education. You will have the opportunity to work with organisations in the public, commercial or voluntary sector. There will also be an opportunity to gain additional industry recognised qualifications. A PVG will be required to undertake the mandatory placement which is embedded in the course. You will be able to register as either a Level 2 Gym Instructor or a Level 3 Personal Trainer with the Register of Exercise Professionals upon successful completion of this course. Course Content Course topics include: Year 1: - Health Screening - Exercise Principles and Programming - Exercise Physiology & Anatomy - Nutrition for Fitness, Heath & Exercise - First Aid for Sport & Fitness - Exercise & Fitness: Health & Safety Management - Working Safely & Effectively with Clients - Plan, Teach & Evaluate a Gym Based Exercise Session - Fitness, Health & Exercise: Graded Unit 1 - Plan Teach and Evaluate a Group Exercise Session - Psychology of Sports Coaching - Plan Teach and Evaluate Group Exercise with Music. Year 2: - Applied Exercise Prescription - Applied Fitness Assessment and Diagnostic Testing - Applied Nutrition and Health Assessment - Current Exercise Trends - Getting Started in Business - Fitness, Health & Exercise: Graded Unit 2 - Core Strength & Posture - Deliver Personal Training Sessions - Metabolic Considerations for Personal Trainers - Planning and Management of Personal Training. Duration Full Time. 2 Academic Years. August - June. Progression Successful HND students can progress to 3rd year of the BSc Sports Studies course at The University of West of Scotland. Employment prospects within the Health and Fitness industry.