Student Handbook 2024/25
Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Level 3 National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- Business and Technology in Personal Training
- Careers in Sport and Active Leisure
- Fitness Skills Development
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Nutrition for Physical Performance
- Personal Trainer Skills Development
- Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
- Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above); OR Level 2 DiplomaROI Requirements
4 OLC (Grade O5 or above) OR Leaving Certificate Applied – Merit, OR Level 2 DiplomaAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
The nature of this course will require students to engage with employers within the industry at regular intervals. There is no formal work placement on the course, but students will be expected to engage in regular gym instruction.
In year 2 of the course, we offer the opportunity to complete an international project to a European country. Previous destinations included Malta and Malaga.
What's Next?
Further Study
Students will achieve UCAS points through completion of this course. Therefore, progression to degrees programmes (dependent on the grade profile achieved). Progression routes can include our Foundation Degree in Sport (validated by Ulster University) and degrees such as PE Teaching, Sports Coaching, Fitness Instruction and Sports Development at universities such as Ulster University, Liverpool Hope, Liverpool John Moore’s and University of Central Lancashire.Career Prospects
This course is ideal for students keen to move directly into employment within the fitness industry. Leaners can achieve fitness industry qualifcations that provide direct entry to employement. The course content provides learners with up-to-date knowledge, understanding and practical skills to pursue a career in the fitness industry.Enquiry
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My course has helped ignite my passion for Musical Theatre and gave me the confidence to follow my dreams!Eoin Callaghan (Performing Arts) -
I was so much happier completing a course in something I really enjoyed, rather than studying three A-Levels in subjects that weren't going to benefit me in the future.Kyle Scott (Sport)