Fitness Services in Sport, Extended Certificate Level 3 Level 3, Full Time, 1 year 3

City College Norwich

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Norwich

Entry Requirements

4 GCSE's at 4 / C grade, or a First Diploma in a related subject at Merit level.

Must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to the course and show some understanding of the industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Norwich (Norfolk)
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Ipswich Road, NR2 2LJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Career Progression

The sport and active leisure industry supports over 450,000 jobs in the UK. Over the last five years it has become a £20 billion industry and experts predict it will continue to grow faster than other sectors in the economy.

This course will allow you to progress onto many careers which may include; Gym instructor or Leisure Centre Assistant, Personal Trainer, Sport Development Officer, Sports Nutritionist, Sports Therapist and Sports Psychologist.

Some of these careers will require further study at degree level. For further information about specific job roles please check the National Careers Service website for:

Sports Psychologist
Leisure Centre Assistant
Sports Development Officer

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Subjects

  • Full Time
  • Industry
  • Maths
  • English
  • Fitness

Course programme

Summary

The course includes the theory behind sport, health, exercise and leadership complimented with practical activities to reinforce learning. It will test your sporting knowledge and your own practical ability by covering skills and theory based modules, whilst also developing your health and fitness and wellbeing understanding. This course consists of 4 Units and is equivalent to 1 A Level with the addition of a Level 2 Gym Instructor certificate. The second year leads on to a second A Level and deepens skills and knowledge around key subject areas, with an additional sports industry qualification.

Specific Modules that could be studied may include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fitness training and programming for health, sport and wellbeing
  • Professional development in Sport
  • Sports Leadership

In addition to your main programme, if required, you will study English and Maths. Depending on your grades on entry, you will study either Functional Skills or GCSE's English and Maths. Please check our English and Maths page for further information.

Additional information

Progression Following the successful completion of the course you can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Services in year 2. Following the completion of the second year, students will be able to progress on degree level courses or gain employment within the Sport, Health and Fitness industry. At City College Norwich we offer a BSc (hons) degree in Sport, Health and Exercise.

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