This qualification aims to prepare learners for a career in the fitness industry. Learners will have the opportunity to gain a Fitness Instruction qualification and provide them with the pre-requisites to work towards becoming a Personal Trainer during their second year on the programme.

Course Details

Year 1 Units:

Unit A Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Unit B Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Unit C2 Fitness Skills Development
Unit 2 Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Unit 8 Fitness Testing
Unit 4 Nutrition

Year 2 Units:

Unit D2 Personal Trainer Skills Development
Unit 21 Business and Technology in Personal Training
Unit E Research Projects
Unit 14 Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activity
Unit 6 Sporting Injuries
Unit 18 Leisure Facility Operations

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (1 MUST be English or Maths)

Equipment required

Learners are required to purchase an NWSLC T-shirt/ Sports Kit. Payment towards an end-of-year trips/ visits

Your next steps...

This course can take you to university, higher education or employment.

Additional information

https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/course/sport-and-fitness-college-courses/#courses

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