Fitness, Health and Exercise

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

DD

About this course

If you have a passion for health and fitness and would like to teach others the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, the HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise will give you the appropriate skills and training to work in a range of roles within the health and fitness industry.

The course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of training and science; the interdisciplinary nature of fitness and exercise; and how to involve individuals in their own fitness and health.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
Scottish Higher CC

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Elgin

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Perth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Inverness

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
3219 Health associate professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
3431 Sports players

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Elgin
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science