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Sport, Fitness and Personal Training Level 3

  • Course Type: Diploma/Certificate

What can this course lead to?

This course has a primary focus on progression to employment as a Personal Trainer. This allows learners to work independently as a personal trainer and gives them the skills and expertise needed to work with clients at different levels of fitness and across a wide age range. It is also suitable for those who want a career in the leisure and service industry, such as in a leisure centre. The qualification attracts UCAS points and is recognised by higher-education providers as meeting entry requirements to many degree level programme. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.

Who is it for?

This two year programme is for those who want to work in the health and fitness industry in roles such as a gym instructor or personal trainer. The Level 3 National Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training is equivalent in size to two A levels and provides the knowledge and develops skills required for professional accreditation with CIMSPA (Chartered Institute of Management for Sport and Physical Activity) as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer.

What is covered?

Year 1: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry Health, Well Being and Sport Fitness Skills Development Year 2: Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity Nutrition for Physical Performance Business and Technology in Personal Training Personal Trainer Skill Development

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

4 GCSEs grade 4 and above including English GCSE. English is essential for the written part of the course. There are a number of reports such as client feedback forms which need to be written and therefore English is essential. Those who do not achieve English can start on the level 2 Sport programme, and progress to level 3 the following year.

Start date: 01/09/2025

Course Code

SEC3SF5AF$

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

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My College tutors helped me get the grades I got which helped me secure an apprenticeship working in the PE department at a Peterborough school.

Courtney Hills

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