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About the course
This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Fitness is one the Sports departments flagship courses. The qualification allows you to study a wide range of areas within the Fitness industry, given you an insight into the world of Sport, Fitness and Personal Training, thus better informing your next steps and your career choices. This 2-year course has been tailored to give learners an opportunity to progress onto Higher Education Sports programmes or employment in the sporting industry. This is a full-time course. 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
Course content
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:
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Fitness Skills Development
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Fitness Training
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Health and Wellbeing in Sport
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Careers in Sport
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Nutrition
Maths & English
Although no additional English and maths qualifications will be taken during this course, we aim to embed these essential skills into all of our lectures, giving learners the opportunity to further evolve and develop these important attributes.
What do I need to join
Applicants will require GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths and a supporting profile.
What can I do next
A high majority of our learner’s progress onto Higher Education Sport programmes. Following the successful completion of this qualification, learners could also apply for apprenticeships in the related field. Employment options after achievement include a number of fitness-based options, from becoming a personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach, to starting your own business.
Additional information
This BTEC qualification is equivalent to 3 A-Levels, giving the learner the opportunity to achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS points
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Sports academies are available only to applicants aged 16-18.
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Course information last updated: Friday 10th October 2025 @ 4.59PM