Course Overview
If you’re looking for a career in the fitness industry or hoping to progress onto a higher education sports degree, then this course provides an excellent foundation for your development towards your goals.
You will learn through a mix of theory based and practical sessions and study seven modules over the course of the year. This will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of fitness, instructing and sports science.
You’ll also complete an industry recognised YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, meaning you will be a qualified fitness instructor on completion of the course.
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Maths or a Science.
Modules will include:
- • Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for health, sport and wellbeing
• Practical Sport Performance (Fitness)
• Professional Development in Sports Industry
Completing some work experience as part of your course will allow you to:
• Gain first-hand experience of the industry
• Benefit from invaluable networking opportunities and contacts
Once you have successfully completed this one year course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Fitness) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
Course Overview
Course information
If you’re looking for a career in the fitness industry or hoping to progress onto a higher education sports degree, then this course provides an excellent foundation for your development towards your goals.
You will learn through a mix of theory based and practical sessions and study seven modules over the course of the year. This will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of fitness, instructing and sports science.
You’ll also complete an industry recognised YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, meaning you will be a qualified fitness instructor on completion of the course.
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and either Maths or a Science.
What you will study
Modules will include:
- • Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for health, sport and wellbeing
• Practical Sport Performance (Fitness)
• Professional Development in Sports Industry
Industry experience and career opportunities
Completing some work experience as part of your course will allow you to:
• Gain first-hand experience of the industry
• Benefit from invaluable networking opportunities and contacts
Once you have successfully completed this one year course, you can progress to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Fitness) programme (subject to a successful interview and tutor recommendation).
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Outstanding
Rated 'Ofsted Outstanding in all areas' for academic and curriculum-related provision
99.8% pass-rate
With a BTEC pass rate of 99.8% (Hartpury College 2024), our outcomes for students are exceptional.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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