HND Applied Sport & Exercise Science

HND Applied Sport & Exercise Science

Course Aims:
This new HND is delivered at very few colleges throughout Scotland. Year 1 is similar to HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise. Students will complete a range of practical and theoretical units increasing their confidence within fitness and in leading groups. Sport science options will allow students to progress to Year 2 where applied sport & exercise science units begin. Areas such as physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and sport psychology will be covered and applied to working with groups and clients.

Course Content:
Exercise Physiology and Anatomy;
, Exercise Principles and Programming;
, Nutrition for Fitness, Health and Exercise;
, Health Screening;
, First Aid for Sport;
, Health and Safety Legislation: An Introduction;
, Excellence in Sport;
, Psychology of Exercise;
, Sports Mechanics;
, Fitness, Health and Exercise: Graded Unit 1;
, Applied Sports Science: Physiological Responses to Exercise;
, Applied Sports Science: Psychological Skills Training;
, Applied Sports Science: Nutrition for Sport;
, Applied Sports Science: Strength and Conditioning;
, Applied Sports Science: Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis;
, Applied Sports Science: Measuring Fitness in Exercise and Sport;
, Applied Sports Science: Skill Acquisition and Performance;
, Applied Sports Science: Graded Unit 2;
, Plan, Teach and Evaluate a Gym Based Exercise Sessions;,

Progression Opportunities:
Successful candidates can apply through UCAS to gain a place at university

Career Potential:
Candidates will be able to deliver exercise sessions to group as well as advise people on the best ways to train putting them in an ideal position to gain employment within the fitness industry. Providing sports science support by way of nutritional input and fitness testing will also allow successful candidate to be of use to various employers.

Course Assessment:
A mixture of practical and theory assessment will be used.