Sport, Fitness and Personal Training – Level 3

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English and maths

or

• BTEC Level 2 / equivalent qualification with GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (C)

or

• Scottish National 5's in 4 or more subjects, including English and Maths at a C or above 

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training.

• Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
• Fitness skill development
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Personal trainer skills development
• Research project in sport
• Sports injury
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity
• Nutrition for physical performance
• Fitness testing
• Business and technology in personal training
• Fitness training
• Ethical and current issues in sport

• Practical experience
• Lectures
• Projects
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Weekly practical sessions

• Practical assessments
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Portfolio

You will be supported to seek work experience with the sport and fitness industry. With learners gaining placements with local gyms and sport clubs, which will allow you to further develop your knowledge and skills from the classroom. You will get the opportunity to work with employers such as Everlast allowing you to see what it is like to work in the sport and fitness industry.

English and maths skills are vital in the sporting industry, whether you are delivering a training programme or analysing V01 max and blood pressure. We embed these into your course to ensure you have every opportunity to enhance your skills.

If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 GCSE in English and/or maths you will be supported to achieve these as part of your programme.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to apply to university, undertake apprenticeships or enter employment.  
 
Course content would be suitable for those aspiring for careers such as, but not limited to Sports Rehabilitation, Personal Training, Sports Nutrition and many more.  

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.