If you want a career as a personal trainer in the sport and active leisure sector and already have a Level 2 fitness or gym instructing qualification, this course will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical skills you need to work in the UK or further afield.
You will combine practical activities with theoretical knowledge and will gain hands-on experience of working with real-life clients as part of the course which will not only enhance your understanding of fitness principles, but also enable you to tailor workout plans to accommodate different needs, provide expert guidance and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.
The units covered on the course are mapped against the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity's (CIMSPA's) Professional Standards for gym instructors and personal trainers - meaning that the skills and knowledge you gain will be recognised by the industry.
As part of the course, you will attend lessons to improve your English and maths (or use the time for directed study if you already have Grade 4 or above).
You will also be required to purchase an approved college-branded sports kit which costs approximately £80 - details will be provided on acceptance to the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs.
To access this course you are required to have:
You will also be required to attend an interview with a member of the college's admissions team to discuss your career aspirations and determine your suitability for the course.
During the course you will study the following qualifications:
Throughout the course you will develop knowledge and understanding of:
In addition you will gain a range of important employability skills, such as:
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Five reasons to choose us:
We have an excellent success rate on this course and many of our past students have gone on to have successful careers in the sports industry.
While you are on this course you will get to take part in educational visits to fitness exhibitions and gyms and will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning by attending workshops and hearing from guest speakers who have experience of working in the industry and can pass on their advice on what it takes to have a successful career.
02/09/2024
1 year
Full-time