The Level 3 programme is made up of units, that are a mix of theory and practical work.

This course will cover some of the units below:

• Fitness Skills Development
• Careers in Sport
• Nutrition
• Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
• Business and Technology in Personal Training
• Health, Wellbeing in Sport
• Fitness Testing
• Fitness Training
• Research Project in Sport
• Personal Trainer Skills Development
• Functional Sport Massage
• Sports Injuries

Qualification Size and UCAS Points

This BTEC qualification is equivalent to 3 A-Levels, giving the learner the opportunity to achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS points.

This qualification is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). As such, over the course of the 2-year programme, learners will gain a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, and a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, in addition to their BTEC certificate.

How do the Sports Academies work alongside this course?

Learners are able to access Sports Academies whilst studying at SGS College on a full-time course. Your academic studies and academy training work as a partnership, and as such, are never timetabled at the same time. This allows you to continue your development within your selected sporting discipline, whilst studying in an academic area that interests you. For example, a learner may have lectures on a Monday morning and then Academy training at WISE on a Monday afternoon.

• Personal Trainer - £14,000 to £22,000 depending upon client base
• Gym Owner - £18,000 to £35,000 depending upon client base

Applicants will require a minimum of a grade 4 in English (Language or Literature) and maths, plus a supporting profile in other qualifications that align to this subject area.