Venues

Cardonald Campus

Content

This course is part of your continuing fitness education, and is designed to introduce you to exercise training and physical activity and health at a basic level before you progress to Fitness, Physical Activities and Health Level 5 (January start).

On this course, you’ll learn practical skills and get valuable experience in a variety of fitness and exercise contexts, gaining industry-recognised qualifications and working with our Active Campus Coordinator to deliver fitness activities which will enhance your CV.

You will learn a variety of theoretical and practical sports and exercise subjects from the following:
Exercise and fitness activities including resistance, spin classes, boxing and kettle bells; Human anatomy and physiology; Circuits; Nutrition; Indoor sports: including basketball, volleyball, swimming, table tennis, gymnastics and badminton.

There is a focus on gaining National Governing Body Awards where applicable, including Introduction to Badminton Coaching, SFA Coaching Certificate at 1.1 and 1.2 and First Aid.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4 including English, or NQ Fitness, Physical Activity and Health (Level 4), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

A Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check will be required to undertake any coaching placements/work experience which may be included in the course.

Progression Routes

Relevant courses at SCQF Level 6.