Sport & Fitness
Access to HN Fitness and Soft Tissue Therapy
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2025
Course enquiry form
Course overview
This access course offers insight into our HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise award and our HNC Soft Tissue Therapy award. You will prepare for your chosen path by developing both your knowledge and practical skills over 18 weeks, with a view to a future rewarding career in the Fitness / Sports Therapy industry or a related University course.
What you will learn
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic Study Skills
- Exercise and Fitness Leadership
- Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Injury Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Screening and Fitness Testing
Placement information
If you choose to apply for HNC Soft Tissue Therapy, you will be required to help with our Massage Clinic which is run by our HNC Soft Tissue Therapy students.
How the course is assessed
- You will complete a variety of theoretical and practical assessments across all subject areas
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or
- 1 Higher (or equivalent) in a relevant subject plus 3 National 5s at `C` or above, preferably to include English and/or a science subject.
- National 4 Biology would also be advantageous.
- Appropriate experience would be helpful, either from placements undertaken at school or other involvement in the industry, but is not essential.
- If you do not have the formal requirements but you are a mature student or one who wishes to change careers or retrain following a career break to raise a family, you are welcome to apply.
- In these or other cases we would consider work experience, life skills and potential ability.
- If you meet the minimum entry requirements you will be invited to a course information event which will include a general presentation on the course and optional course choices to ensure that you have selected the most appropriate course for you.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be required to attend an information session as part of the recruitment process
English Proficiency Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- This course is designed for progression onto further study at SCQF level 7
- On successful completion, you should be able to progress onto our HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise course or our HNC Soft Tissue Therapy course.
Career options
- This is an access course to HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise or HNC Soft Tissue Therapy.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 20/01/25 |
