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Course Overview

Please Note: The deadline for the academic year of 2024/25 has passed. The next intake of students will be in September 2025.

 

To provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills required by those who wish to pursue a career as a Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to gain a nationally accredited qualification which provides the essential knowledge, skills and personal qualities required for an occupation in the Sport and Fitness sector.

 

Mandatory units to complete the qualification: Practical Sports Performance, Fitness for Sport and Exercise,The Sports Performer in Action, Training for Personal Fitness, Leading Sports Activities, Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance, Lifestyle and Well-being, Injury and the Sports Performer

Alongside your vocational study you will also need to attend GCSE Maths and English as required. 

Learners aged 16+.

Students who would like a career in the sports industry or to progress onto a L3 course in Sport.

  • Those considering a career as a Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer.
  • Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.

This qualification provides progression to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training.

 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (formerly A*- D) including English and maths. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 in English and maths.

Coursework/Project, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment

You will need to undertake a minimum of 5 days work experience with a local employer in order to pass the course.

Progress to the full time Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport  at The College.

 

 

 

Successful completion may lead to roles in Sports Coaching, Fitness Instruction and Personal training.

 

16 - 18 £250.00

19+ £1870

All students studying sports/fitness courses will have access to our excellent facilities and use of our new CrossFit facility. This is the first official CrossFit affiliated gym in the UK at an educational facility and is aimed at promoting functional movement that is constantly varied and high intensity. 

You will also have the opportunity to complete your First Aid training.

Specialist Resources

You will need appropriate sports kit.  

 

 

Awarding Body:
BTEC

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Sport

Course Options

Start Date

Thu 4th September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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