
Bury College’s new adult course guide is now available! Whether you’re aiming to build skills, boost your confidence or become work-ready, the latest guide is packed with opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
Take advantage of our ultra-modern gym facilities and enhance your career prospects and self-employment opportunities with our range of sport and fitness qualifications.
We have a range of sports, fitness, and coaching courses starting in January to help you in your current role, or even support you in a career change in 2025. Our high-quality adult courses have been designed to fit around your lifestyle allowing you to study at your own pace. Our experienced staff will be available to help you every step of the way.
Some of our adult courses are FREE for eligible learners and you could be entitled to receive support for travel, childcare, and resources needed to support you during your studies.
If you have any questions, please email admissions@burycollege.ac.uk or call 0161 280 8200.
Train to a professionally competent level to prescribe, plan, and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment.
View the full details of our Planning and Delivering Gym-based Exercise Level 2 Certificate
Ideal for those with an existing awareness or involvement in gym instruction who would like to pursue a career as a personal trainer.
View the full details of our Personal Training Level 3 Certificate
The qualification will provide you with the specific knowledge and understanding required to plan, design, and instruct effective sports conditioning sessions.
View full details of our Coach Strength and Conditioning Level 2 Certificate
Gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology for sports massage, learn sports massage techniques, and demonstrate professional practice.
View full details of our Massage Therapy for Sports Level 3 Diploma
If you feel one of our sports, fitness, and coaching adult courses can support your progression into a career of your choice, apply for one of our courses today by clicking the button below.
"After 15 years working in the Construction industry, I decided I wanted a career change. This course has given me the experience to pursue a career as a personal trainer, something I have always aspired to do."
"I have already developed many skills and I'm still progressing them. This course was the most enjoyable educational course I have ever been apart of, and it will help me start my own business and become a personal trainer."
Want to see more of our adult courses on offer? View our full range of adult courses to help you upskill, retrain, or boost your career opportunities. Develop transferable skills, and gain subject knowledge and relevant experience in an area you're interested in.
Bury College’s new adult course guide is now available! Whether you’re aiming to build skills, boost your confidence or become work-ready, the latest guide is packed with opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
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