The course is ideal for people with existing awareness and involvement in gym instruction who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training. The Focus Awards Certificate in Personal Training is at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.
Matthew Thompson recently completed the course, saying: “I have
enjoyed the course and have gained the experience I need in personal training to
enable me to pursue a career in the industry while continuing my
studies.”
Whilst studying this course, you will also be able to study for a Level 2 qualification in Nutrition. This online course will allow you to explore and consider nutritional needs of various individuals. You will also start to gain an understanding of how to use food and nutrition to plan a healthy diet.
Research that can be found here, points out that there were approximately 161,500 sport and fitness people working in the United Kingdom. Whichever level you’re starting at, our range of sports and fitness courses are aimed at enhancing your career prospects within this constantly evolving industry.
You will develop skills & knowledge required to become a personal trainer by studying the following units:
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.
Course Fee: £1,417.00
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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