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NCFE Level 2 Fitness Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training
This course will suit you if you wish to gain knowledge, understanding and the skills for working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. During the course you will attend many visits to different sports and fitness facilities and meet potential employers. This will give you opportunities to look at the different provision and activities to support your qualification and potential future employment in the industry.
About the course
The course covers all the different aspects for working in the fitness industry and some of the following modules.
Unit 1: How to Support Clients who Take Part in Fitness
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
Unit 3: Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
Unit 5: Programming Personal
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A* - C / grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language.
You must also have successfully completed the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
The course is assessed through a variety of different methods including course work and practical assessments in resistance training, aerobic training and group fitness sessions.
After successfully completing your course you will be able to apply for employment in the fitness industry. There are also further studying opportunities with to gain Level 4 qualifications in Fitness.
The Sheffield College's Hillsborough Campus is an outstanding campus with high-quality facilities and equipment. Our excellent sports areas consist of a fully equipped fitness suite with a wide range of resistance machines, aerobic equipment, free weights and equipment for functional training such as TRX, kettle bells, etc. We also have a 4 court sports hall and 3G outdoor pitches.
You will be taught by very experienced staff who have years of work experience in the sport and fitness industry, have excellent links to employers and are dedicated to supporting students on their path to gaining further study and qualifications in fitness.
If successful, you will need to make sure you have sports clothing and trainers appropriate for taking part in fitness. You will be required to purchase and wear your very own fitness uniform T-shirt for all your practical assessment lessons and also when attending any trips to meet potential employers. Students in financial hardship may be eligible to apply to the Learner Support Fund for assistance with course-related expenses.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00078
Subject Area
Sport
Campus
Hillsborough Campus