Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science (Fitness Instructor)
The course gives you an in depth look into health and fitness and provides you with a vocational qualification, giving you the opportunity to work within the industry and progress on to the Level 3 Personal Training Certificate/Diploma, alongside other continuing personal development units.
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Sport and Fitness
- Qualification Active IQ Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 2
- Course Length 1 year
- Overview
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The course gives you an in-depth look into Health and Fitness and provides you with a vocational qualification giving you the opportunity to work within the industry and progress onto the Level 3 Personal Trainer Certificate/Diploma alongside other CPD (continual professional development) units.
This course is ideal if you have the aspiration of working in the fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor or wish to study to become a Personal Trainer.
Assessments are through oral, written and practical activity, as well as examinations.
What topics will I study?
You will:
- Study the principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness to understand how the body operates for physical activity
- Learn about the different elements involved in working within the health and fitness industry. For example, the active leisure and learning sector, health and safety and welfare, nutritional advice, managing personal and professional development and skills for employment such as interview techniques
- You will gain valuable experience through working in the Central Fitness gym, delivering inductions and a variety of fitness sessions
- You will gain qualifications in instructing studio cycling, circuits and kettlebells
What can I study alongside this course?
This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses.
Next steps:
You will be able to progress to a more advanced course, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training or to an Apprenticeship in the fitness industry.
- Entry Requirements
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Standard entry requirements: You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course.
Subject specific entry requirements or recommendations: You will need the personal qualities for working in the health and fitness industry and an enthusiasm for sport.
- Facilities
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Victoria House is the main building used by the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education for the delivery of your programme of study. You will also have access and free membership to Central Fitness gym, Sports Hall and all other aspects of the faculty’s provision.
- Additional Costs
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- Practical sports kit £65 approx.
- Potential additional visits
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