BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Sport

Learners aged 16+.

Those considering a career as a fitness instructor and/or personal trainer.
Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.
This qualification provides progression to the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral and the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.

This qualification also provides progression on to competency based qualification such as the Active IQ Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness and the Active IQ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training.
Learners may also broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing to other Active IQ qualifications
Students who would like a career in the sports industry of to progress onto a L3 course in Sport.

Successful completion may lead straight into employment as a gym instructor with a wide range of qualifications in a leisure centre or gym.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A*-D including English and maths grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D) and science for some programmes. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

Active IQ

... progress to the full time Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport at The College.

Such progression will be dependent on passing the Diploma and GCSE/ Functional Skills, a reference from the Level 2 teaching team and an admissions interview with the course tutor.