Sport, Fitness and Personal Training – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

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SPORT, FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING AT A GLANCE

Taught in our state-of-the-art Sports Centre by dedicated industry professionals, you will gain a detailed knowledge of the sports and fitness industry. This course has been developed in line with the CIMSPA standard of Gym instructor and Personal Trainer. This means you will leave us employment ready to take on the fitness industry.

Qualification:

Level 3

Level of Study:

Full-Time

Dates:

06/09/2023 - 28/06/2024

Location:

On Campus

Duration:

2 years

What will I learn?

The subjects allow you to develop technical skills in working with clients in a gym environment, carrying out gym inductions and leading small-group-based exercise, supported by underpinning knowledge of the body and specific populations.

You will work with talented athletes training on our other sports programmes, devising fitness programmes, advising on injuries, nutrition, and performance enhancement techniques to develop your knowledge of real clients when working in industry situations, and you will also have the opportunity to take part in trips. The course involves a mix of theory and practice relating to sport, fitness, leisure and personal training. You will also benefit from work experience, visits to local fitness centres and guest speakers, as well as the opportunity to run your own sporting events. This qualification also offers UCAS tariff points for those aspiring to go on to a degree course. This course gives you UCAS tariff points towards entry to University

Topics covered

Careers in the Sports and Active Leisure Industry
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Fitness Skills Development
Personal Trainer Skill Development
Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Nutrition for Physical Performance
Fitness Training
Sports Injuries
Business and Technology in Personal Training
Fitness Testing

This course gives you UCAS tariff points for entry to university.

What grades will I need?

Five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths and English or Level 2 Diploma at Merit Level plus GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in English and Maths.

What can I study next?

Study at University at FdSc or BA(Hons) BSc Level. Popular degree choices;

Sports Rehabilitation
Strength and Conditioning
Exercise and Fitness Management
Applied Sports Science
Nutrition and Exercise Science

Advanced Level 4 specialist fitness qualification in specific population groups

Fitness Academy Pathway

An added extra of studying on the Sport, Fitness and Personal Training level 3 course is that you become part of our Fitness Academy where you will receive a wider range of fitness industry experiences. Our industry expert, Jo Todd, will lead you through a catalogue of fitness training practices to include: