Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma) and Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Sport and Fitness
- Qualification Active IQ Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Victoria House
- Course Length 1 year
Overview
This occupational entry qualification covers the knowledge and skills identified in the industry as essential for the personal trainer role, covering the design of exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management, comprehensive understanding of business, finances, sales and marketing to enable the personal trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you have completed the Level 2 Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching or the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching and aspire to become a Personal Trainer or Sports Masseuse.
- What you will study
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On this course you will study:
Personal Training Units:
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Nutrition for exercise and health
- Lifestyle, wellbeing, common medical conditions
- Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours
- Programme design and delivery
- Professionalism and business acumen
Sports Massage Therapy Units:
- Anatomy and physiology for sports massage therapy
- Professional practice in sports massage therapy
- Principles of soft tissue dysfunction, injury and repair
- Client consultation, assessment and treatment planning for sports massage therapy
- Sports massage therapy treatments and aftercare
- Assessment
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Range of different methods including online tests, practical case studies, assignments, observations and questioning.
Knowledge assessments – range of different types of questions in an exam
Case studies – briefs to demonstrate application of knowledge and skills in a specific context
Assignments – constructed briefs/tasks
Observations and questionings – practical application to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours with further questioning. - Entry Requirements
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You will need to have completed the first year of the Level 2 Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching.
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including either GCSE Maths or GCSE English. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English or Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course.
You will need the personal qualities for working in the health and fitness industry and an enthusiasm for sport.
Progression and Careers
You could progress on to a Coaching and Fitness Foundation Degree (FdSc) or Sports Therapy Degree (FdSc and BSc) here at Exeter College. Once qualified you will be able to become self-employed or be employed as a personal trainer or sports masseuse. There are also optional courses to progress onto for example, Level 3 GP Referral and Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes specialisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it called Personal Training and Sports Massage Therapy?
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You will complete a diploma in Personal Training as well as Sports Massage. You will receive a Level 3 in Personal Training qualification as well as Level 3 Sports Massage Qualification which allows you to go on and study Level 4 and 5.
- How much practical is there?
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A couple of sessions each week take place in the gym, focusing on programme planning, delivery and client consultations. You will also complete around four hours of practical sports massage per week, gaining hands-on experience with peers. The remainder of the course is theory-based, covering anatomy, physiology, business, lifestyle and medical conditions, alongside sports massage topics such as soft tissue techniques, consultations and therapy.
- What does this course lead on to?
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This course qualifies you as a personal trainer, enabling you to work in gyms, online, or self-employed. You can progress to higher education, including the Coaching and Fitness Foundation Degree or Sports Therapy Degree at Exeter College. Other options include Level 4 and 5 Sports Massage qualifications, GP Referral, and Obesity & Diabetes courses. Progression to other universities will depend on their entry requirements.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
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