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This course is ideal for those students wanting to pursue a career within the Exercise and Fitness industry, or even progress into the Uniformed Services.

On completion of this course, learners will gain an understanding of the practical skills needed to work within the relevant sectors. Not only this, but students can expect to develop many transferable personal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, empathy, amongst others.

Students will investigate topics including planning own fitness programmes, health and safety in a fitness environment, customer service, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

  • Planning own fitness programme
  • Taking part in exercise and fitness
  • Preparing for an interview
  • Working in a team
  • Participating in sport or active leisure activities
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Planning a healthy diet
  • Employability skills and technical skills
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

100% Coursework & Practical Skills

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors

Up to £36,124
/year

Fitness and wellbeing instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, Pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, […]

Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

Up to £32,896
/year

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and […]

Sports Players

Up to £36,124
/year

Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.

Sports and Leisure Assistants

Up to £31,350
/year

Sports and leisure assistants, provide and maintain facilities for sporting and recreational activities and supervise their use, maintain the continuity of entertainment and social events, offer odds and accept bets […]

James

James

Level 3 Sport Development and Coaching

Student Voice

“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.

Progression

Progression

  • Level 2 Sport and Active Leisure
  • Level 2 Gym Instructing
Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 1

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111 or email customer.services.team@dncolleges.ac.uk