BTEC Level 3 National in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training
Leisure, Travel and Tourism


What will you be working towards?
Code | TRC PT |
Qualification Type | National Extended Diploma (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Not Set |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This course is an exciting pathway into Personal Training and Fitness. It is delivered with a high level of practical activity and is an introduction into the ever-growing world of fitness. If you have a passion for exercise and would like to develop your knowledge further then this is the course for you – start your fitness career with us!!! You will experience delivering a variety of fitness sessions to clients including resistance training, circuit training, functional training and cardiovascular training. In addition you will provide clients with lifestyle advice and nutritional support and if they suffer from muscular injuries you will be able to put into practice your knowledge gained in sports massage!
Details
Three options are available for you to select from.
OPTION 1 – EQUIVALENT TO 1 A LEVEL
YEAR 1
Unit A - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry - 90 credits
Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - 90 credits
YEAR 2
Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - 180 credits
OPTION 2 – EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVELS
YEAR 1
Unit A - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry - 90 credits
Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - 90 credits
Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - 180 credits
YEAR 2
Unit D2 - Personal Trainer Skills Development - 180 credits
Unit 2 - Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity - 60 credits
Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - 60 credits
Unit 21 - Business & Technology in Personal Training - 60 credits
OPTION 3 – EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS
YEAR 1
Unit A - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry - 90 credits
Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - 90 credits
Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - 180 credits
Unit 2 - Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity - 60 credits
Unit 8 - Fitness Testing - 60 credits
Unit 9 - Fitness Training - 60 credits
YEAR 2
Unit D2 - Personal Trainer Skills Development - 180 credits
Unit E - Research Project in Sport (Pearson Set) - 120 credits
Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - 60 credits
Unit 21 - Business & Technology in Personal Training - 60 credits
Unit 14 - Organising Events in Sport & Physical Activities - 60 credits
Unit 7 - Functional Sports Massage - 60 credits
How will it be delivered?
The majority of units are assessed through portfolio assignments, which are set and marked by your teachers.
One unit in Year 2 is set and marked externally by the exam board
Entry requirements
General college Level 3 entry requirements.
Your next steps...
Having successfully completed the course learners will then have an opportunity, through college support and guidance, to progress into:
• University – e.g. Sport & Exercise Science / Physical Education / Teaching
• Apprenticeship scheme as a personal trainer
• Armed Forces
• Police Force
• Fire Service
• NHS
• Engineering