Student Handbook 2024/25
Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Level 3 National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Important Message
Applications for Further Education courses 25/26 opening soon!
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Sport, Fitness and Personal TrainingCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 02/09/2024Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Sport, Fitness and Personal TrainingCampus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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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 Skills Development
- Personal Trainer Skills Development
- Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
- Research Project in Sport
- Sports Injuries
- Functional Sports Massage
- Fitness Testing
- Organising Events in Sport
- YMCA Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
- YMCA Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma
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 coaching practices at their own clubs and with course coaching sessions.
In Year 2, there may be an opportunity to complete an Erasmus project to a European country. In 2023, Sports students travelled to Malaga for a two-week work placement in sports coaching, physiotherapy, fitness instructing and teaching.
What's Next?
Further Study
Students will achieve UCAS points through completion of this course. Therefore, progression to higher education i.e. Foundation Degrees and University Degrees remains a valid option for many students (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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In the future I would love to work as a TV or film stylist. My course is great, very hands on and the tutors really motivate you. I was delighted to receive a Best in Further Education award from the college this year!Georgia PaterasHairdressing (Level 3 Diploma) -
After graduating from NWRC I went to Queens University to study a BSc in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE. I'm now working as a full-time Chemistry teacher.Holly Miller (Medical & Applied Science)