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Personal Trainer BTEC Level 3
student profile Joseph White
BTEC Sport & Exercise Science
“The sports facilities at Runshaw are fantastic! It’s a great environment to learn in and the teaching staff are great. The lessons are well planned and my classmates are great. I am hoping to take up a Sports Scholarship in America once I finish my course here.”
Where are you going?
Gym Manager
Medic
Personal Trainer
Physiotherapist
Sport Development Officer
What will I learn?
This qualification is designed for people who are interested in working within the fitness industry as a Gym Instructor. It is a one year work related course where you will study a CYQ Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise and Level 2 CYQ Certificate for Fitness Instructing.
This combined course will help you to develop the essential skills needed to instruct exercise and fitness in preparation for working as a gym instructor.
How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed through a variety of activities including multiple choice exams, direct practical observations, written workbooks, coursework assignments and some external assessments.
What enrichment can I look forward to?
Activities can include:
• Sports Academy
• gym
• outdoor pursuit activities
• guest speakers
• fundraising activities
• volunteering
• trips to Body Power, ice skating and
bowling
• enhancement courses e.g. kettlebells, boot
camp, and First Aid through a successful bursary application
What progression is there?
If you successfully complete this course and have an excellent attendance record you could progress in college, gain employment or an Apprenticeship.
Inspirational
Teaching
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Personal Trainer BTEC Level 3