Learn something new in 2025

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.

Courses due to start in January 2025

 

Planning and Delivering Gym-based Exercise Level 2 Certificate

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

 

Personal Training Level 3 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

Coaching Strength and Conditioning Level 2 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

 

Massage Therapy for Sports Level 3 Diploma

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

Take the first steps towards a career in sports, fitness, and coaching - Apply Now

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.

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Sports, Fitness, and Coaching Adult Student Case Studies

Matthew Thompson - Planning and Delivering Personal Training Level 3 Certificate

"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."

Tegan Davies - Planning and Delivering Personal Training Level 3 Certificate

"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."

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