Course details may be subject to change.
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.
