BTEC Level 3 National in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training
BTEC Sport
Level 3
Qualification: BTEC Level 3 National in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training
Qualification: Equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 x A Levels depending on which option you select
Duration: 2 Years
What will I study?
This course is an exciting pathway into Personal Training and Fitness. It is delivered with a high level of practical activity and is an introduction into the ever-growing world of fitness. If you have a passion for exercise and would like to develop your knowledge further then this is the course for you – start your fitness career with us!!! You will experience delivering a variety of fitness sessions to clients including resistance training, circuit training, functional training and cardiovascular training. In addition you will provide clients with lifestyle advice and nutritional support and if they suffer from muscular injuries you will be able to put into practice your knowledge gained in sports massage!
Three options are available for you to select from.
Option 1 – Equivalent to 1 A Level
Year 1
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| A | Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry | 90 |
| B | Health, Wellbeing & Sport | 90 |
Year 2
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| C2 | Fitness Skills Development | 180 |
Option 2 – Equivalent to 2 A Levels
Year 1
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| A | Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry | 90 |
| B | Health, Wellbeing & Sport | 90 |
| C2 | Fitness Skills Development | 180 |
Year 2
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| D2 | Personal Trainer Skills Development | 180 |
| 2 | Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity | 60 |
| 4 | Nutrition for Physical Performance | 60 |
| 21 | Business & Technology in Personal Training | 60 |
Option 3 – Equivalent to 3 A Levels
Year 1
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| A | Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry | 90 |
| B | Health, Wellbeing & Sport | 90 |
| C2 | Fitness Skills Development | 180 |
| 2 | Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity | 60 |
| 8 | Fitness Testing | 60 |
| 9 | Fitness Training | 60 |
Year 2
| Unit | Unit Title | Credits |
| D2 | Personal Trainer Skills Development | 180 |
| E | Research Project in Sport (Pearson Set) | 120 |
| 4 | Nutrition for Physical Performance | 60 |
| 21 | Business & Technology in Personal Training | 60 |
| 14 | Organising Events in Sport & Physical Activities | 60 |
| 7 | Functional Sports Massage | 60 |
Assessment
The majority of units are assessed through portfolio assignments, which are set and marked by your teachers.
One unit in Year 2 is set and marked externally by the exam board.
Additional Courses
To enhance learner experience and develop CVs a number of additional opportunities will also be made available, including:
- Gym Instructing Level 2
- Personal Trainer Level 3
- Sports Massage Level 3
- First Aid
Please note that these courses are optional and there will be an additional charge on some of the courses – full information and prices will be confirmed during the academic year.
Entry Criteria
General college entry criteria.
Careers
Having successfully completed the course learners will then have an opportunity, through college support and guidance, to progress into:
- University – e.g. Sport & Exercise Science / Physical Education / Teaching
- Apprenticeship scheme as a personal trainer
- Armed Forces
- Police Force
- Fire Service
- NHS
- Engineering
Enrichment Trips
- South Africa Cape Town –2 weeks in a local orphanage and children’s hospital.
- New York (USA) Football Tour – 2 weeks residential.
- Outdoor Summer Camp – 1 week residential.
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards – includes expeditions.
Culture Vulture
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BTEC Personal Training Culture Vulture
Flying start
Click the link and have a go at our 10-week learning plan to get you off to the best start.
Personal Training Flying Start
Course Overview
Follow the link to see an introduction to the course, identifying what you will study with us in the first few months and what you might already know.