Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
This qualification is designed to prepare you for working as an exercise professional within the exercise and fitness industry.
Combining theory with practical application, our experienced fitness professionals will give you the tools you need to be successful in a thriving but competitive industry.
Developing your knowledge and skills in our gym, Steps2Fitness, will allow you to pursue a career in personal training, and plan and deliver safe and effective programmes for clients.
Entry Criteria
Experience of gym-based exercises is highly recommended, such as free weights.
The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a level of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved.
What are the next steps?
You will be invited for a chat with the programme team to ensure the course is right for you.
Study Aims
This fitness instructor and personal trainer course aims to provide you with the professional skills and knowledge to allow you to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective programmes.
You will develop an advanced knowledge and excellent technique and skills to pursue a career in personal training.
Modules Studied
You will complete the following mandatory units:
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Planning gym-based exercise
Instructing gym-based exercise
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Programming personal training with clients
Delivering personal training sessions.
Teaching and Assessment
You will take part in weekly theory Zoom sessions on a Saturday, and will have regular contact with your tutor through email.
The practical elements of the course will be delivered on campus in the College's gym, Steps2Fitness.
You will be assessed through:
Coursework/Project
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration/Assignment.
Industry Links
You will benefit from working with instructors who are experienced personal trainers.
You could progress to study our FdSc in Sport Coaching and Development or FdSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Science.
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