Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training

Equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels, this practical course focuses on helping learners gain the necessary skills and knowledge to enter employment in the health and fitness sector. If you are passionate about health and fitness and want to understand more about how the human body works and how you can help people to improve their lifestyles, this course is perfect for you.

The minimum entry requirements for this course includes GCSE English and maths (grade 3-4) or Level 2 certificate in Sport. Those who do not achieve a grade 4 in English or maths will be required to study this alongside their course.

• Explore the career pathways and employment opportunities within the sport and active leisure industry
• Prepare for the recruitment process and gain the professional skills required of the industry
• Understand the benefits of participating in sport and the different types of active pursuits
• Learn how to benchmark good physical health with health-monitoring tests
• Understand the physical factors affecting health and wellness
• Build your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of poor mental health
• Practice your communication skills when providing feedback to clients about their health and wellbeing 
• Explore different methods and strategies to improve health status
• Understand the body systems and their response to exercise, such as the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal systems
• Create and instruct  gym based routines for a range of clientele and specific populations
• Learn how to professionally plan, deliver and review training sessions with a client
• Discover how to create your own personal training business or self-employment strategy in the sports and fitness industry

This course is assessed through a wide range of assessment methods to match the knowledge, skills and competencies required of students entering the Sport & Fitness industry or Higher education. This includes coursework and assignments that are set and marked by both internal and external moderators.

All students are expected to purchase a Brooklands branded sports polo-shirt. There will be a variety of college trips that you can take part in. All trips are free, you will be expected to pay for your own travel. Trips include: Hyrox London, Science Museum, St Mary’s strength and conditioning, Southampton Solent University’s Sports Day, Kingston University laboratories and others.

Students are also allocated a certain amount of free printing,  after which a small fee will be incurred. You can purchase more printing credits on our online store, which can be found here.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can continue their education at Brooklands Technical College with the National Extended Diploma. Completed in their second year, the extended diploma provides a comprehensive education of the skills and knowledge required of the sports and fitness industry. Learners may wish to find employment or start their own businesses as personal trainers or sports coaches. Alternatively, this course is awarded UCAS points which will help your journey into higher education.