Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Level 3 National Extended Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Sport, Fitness and Personal TrainingCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2023Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Sport, Fitness and Personal TrainingCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 28/08/2023Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Sport, Fitness and Personal TrainingCampus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St 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
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 .Additional 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. In Year 2 of the programme students
have the opportunity to complete an Erasmus project to a European country.
In 2019 sports students travelled to Malta for a two-week work placements in Sports Coaching, 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. Depending 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. 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) -
I am now Operations Manager at the City Hotel. Anyone thinking about returning to education has nothing to worry about. I would 100% recommend the HLA process.Gary PeoplesHospitality and Tourism Management (Yr 1 of 3) (Level 5 Ulster University Foundation Degree)
