Sport & Fitness courses

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If you thought the only job available to those with a sports and fitness-related qualification was as a personal trainer, you’re in for a surprise. While a career in gym instruction is varied and exciting, there are other avenues you can explore too.

If you dream of working with footballers or athletes, you could study sports psychology and learn not only what makes them tick but how to leverage their mentality to improve their physical performance.

Other pathways open to those with a qualification in sport include Sports therapists, choreographers, Health promotion specialists, Nutritionists, Fitness centre managers and Sports development officers.  However, some of these will require further study.

Job and family ties, location, entry requirements, cost and time; none of these should be the reason you don’t train for your dream role.

We’re firm believers in getting paid to do what you love. That’s why our quality, award-winning course materials are designed to equip you with the expert skills and knowledge to pursue your goals, whatever you’ve set your sights on.

And with unlimited tutor support from experts at every stage of your journey, you’ll be ready to take on anything. Just think of us as your own personal cheerleaders.

Get in touch with our learning advisers for more help and advice on choosing the right course for you.

If time restraints are preventing you from leaping into a new career, home learning may be the key. By opting for an online course, particularly one with us, you’ll experience the same quality of education as traditional schools but from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.

That means you won’t be held back by other students who don’t pick things up as quickly as you, and if you need more time to study a specific module, then that’s something you have complete control over.

What’s more, you’ll have access to one-to-one tutor support whenever you need it.

Yes, you typically need qualifications to be a fitness coach, such as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor certification, Level 3 Personal Trainer certification, and often first aid certification.

A Sports and Fitness course teaches physical training, sports science, nutrition, and coaching techniques, preparing individuals for careers in fitness instruction, sports coaching, and health and wellness promotion.

Yes! We offer both level 2 and level 3 courses in Sports and Fitness. 

Firstly, you need a passion for Sports and Fitness and a willingness to learn. You will also need a grade 4/C or above in English and Maths to study Sports and Fitness at level 2. 

There are several courses which extensively cover sports. Check out our level 3 Sports Psychology course if you are more interested in the mental aspect of sports.

The best fitness certification in the UK is the Level 3 Personal Trainer Certification from REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals) or CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).

The fees for fitness courses will vary. Check out our flexible payment plans to find a structure that will suit you. 

To become a Personal Trainer, you need a level 2 certificate in gym instructing and a level 3 diploma in personal training. 

A Level 3 fitness qualification certifies advanced personal training skills, covering exercise programming, nutrition, and client assessment, enabling individuals to work as personal trainers. 

Normally, you will need a recognised level 2 qualification to work as a gym or fitness instructor. Should you wish to become a personal trainer, you will need a level 3 qualification. 

With a level 2 fitness qualification, you can work as a Gym Instructor or a Fitness Instructor.