If you want a career as a personal trainer in the sport and active leisure sector, this course will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical skills you need to work in the UK or further afield.
You will combine practical activities with theoretical knowledge and will gain hands-on experience of working with real-life clients as part of the course which will not only enhance your understanding of fitness principles, but also enable you to tailor workout plans to accommodate different needs, provide expert guidance and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.
We are working closely with local leisure employers WV Active and Places Leisure to provide not only work experience but also an opportunity for paid employment while studying on the programme.
The units covered on the course are mapped against the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity's (CIMSPA's) Professional Standards for gym instructors and personal trainers - meaning that the skills and knowledge you gain will be recognised by the industry.
As part of the course, you will attend lessons to improve your English and maths (or use the time for directed study if you already have Grade 4 or above).
You will also be required to purchase an approved college-branded sports kit which costs approximately £80 - details will be provided on acceptance to the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs.
To access this course you are required to have:
You will also be required to attend an interview with a member of the college's admissions team to discuss your career aspirations and determine your suitability for the course.
During the course you will study the following qualifications:
Throughout the course you will develop knowledge and understanding of:
Customer service and how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Maintaining health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment - including the safeguarding of children and young adults
Developing safe and effective exercise for a range of clients
The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
Anatomy and physiology related to exercise programming for a range of clients
Designing, managing and adapting personal training programmes for a range of client groups ensuring that relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed
Applying principles of nutrition to support clients' goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
Marketing and business planning
In addition, you will gain a range of important employability skills, such as
Work practices and how different roles and departments function within an organisation
Working independently or as part of a team
Problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Communicating with professional colleagues, peers or senior colleagues
Supporting other aspiring employees
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Gain employment in the sport industry as a gym instructor or personal trainer
Further sports qualifications
Apprenticeship in a sports-related area
Five reasons to choose us:
We have an excellent success rate on this course and many of our past students have gone on to have successful careers in the sports industry.
While you are on this course you will get to take part in educational visits to fitness exhibitions and gyms and will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning by attending workshops and hearing from guest speakers who have experience of working in the industry and can pass on their advice on what it takes to have a successful career.
