Summary

The focus of the qualification is the role and scope of a Personal Trainer. This programme offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge in the health and fitness industry. The programme design combines both face to face and online learning delivery methods creating a flexible and workable part-time course.

Learners successfully completing this qualification will be able to gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and CIMSPA. The qualification will help learners to find employment as a personal trainer in the fitness industry. It aims to promote good practice in personal training by working to a common standard which is nationally recognised.

Learners taking this qualification will study six units:

Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, health and fitness
Client motivation and lifestyle management
Programming personal training sessions
Delivering personal training sessions
Nutrition to support a physical activity programme
Business acumen for personal trainers

The qualification will provide you with an insight into the skills and knowledge you require for working within the personal training sector. Many of the units covered will allow for transferrable skills and knowledge to be enhanced, such as marketing strategies, business development, and client lifestyle considerations. Once you have successfully completed this qualification, you will be able to gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and CIMSPA, which will enhance your prospects for employment, aiding you to apply your newly founded abilities and knowledge.

SGS College Sports Department have strong working relationships with a variety of health and fitness professional and industries within the local community. These include leisure centres, health clubs, and the nationally renowned SGS College Sports Academies Strength and Conditioning provision.

Employees entering the sector can expect to earn in the region of Fitness Instructor – £14,000 - £30,000*
*(Average yearly salary data taken from the NationalCareersService.Gov.uk)

How will I learn?

This course is based at our dynamic and exciting WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford. Located within easy reach of the city of Bristol and moments away from Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood train stations.

The programme will incorporate a range of internal assessment methods, including written assignments, portfolio of evidence, presentations, video evidence, practical assessment and internal examinations.

You will receive online learning materials and an induction video, two weeks before the start of the programme. These materials must be completed prior to the delivery start date. The online learning materials will provide you with key underpinning knowledge preparing you for course delivery.

This course typically starts the week after Easter half-term, and takes place at our WISE Campus, across 2 evenings a week (Tues and Thurs) from 6pm-9pm, for 10 weeks.

Entry Requirements

It is a course requirement that learners will have completed the L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing before enrolling on this course. You must be aged 19+ to complete this course. There is no upper age limit for this course.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
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ONLINE ENROLMENT
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