Turning a passion for sport into work: Megan’s route to success

A passion for fitness has turned into a thriving career for a soon-to-be Bury College University Centre graduate.

Megan's journey

Megan Story arrived at Bury College with a strong interest in sport and a desire to turn that into a profession. Having no formal qualifications in the subject area, Megan decided to first complete two adult courses at the college:

• Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym-Based Exercise – perfect for learners looking to plan and deliver exercise programmes within a gym environment.
• Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training – ideal for those with an existing awareness in gym instruction and wanting to pursue a career in personal training.

These above mentioned courses allowed Megan to steadily build the skills she needed to progress to the Community Coaching for England HTQ HNC at Bury College University Centre.

During her studies, Megan secured a job at a local gym, where she is now putting her new skills into practice: “The knowledge I developed through my studies is really helping me in my role. I’m loving taking what I’ve learnt and applying it in a real-world context”, she said.

As part of her HNC course, Megan had the opportunity to take part in trips and visits, as well as use state-of-the-art facilities, all of which helped her further develop her employability skills. She reflects below:

“We had the privilege, as a class, to visit a local university for an afternoon. We got tours and talks – it was really informative and inspiring. I also got the opportunity to use high-end facilities and equipment that you wouldn’t see every day, which was fascinating.”

With her course now finished, Megan will return to Bury College University Centre in November, to attend the Graduation Ceremony and celebrate her achievements. In the meantime, she’s continuing to work and take on more responsibility in her current role, something which she says is thanks to the time she spent at Bury College.

“So many doors have opened for me thanks to my course, I genuinely wouldn’t be where I am today without it. My tutors were so supportive. I have such gratitude towards them and the time they gave me”, she adds.

Turn your passion into a career

If you’re inspired by Megan’s story and would like to turn your passion into a career, find out more about the range of adult courses and university centre courses available at Bury College or book your place at an upcoming open event below.

• Bury College Adult Courses Open Event, 7^th October 2025, 5pm - 7pm
• Bury College Adult Courses Open Event, 16^th October 2025, 5pm - 7pm
• Bury College University Centre Open Event, 7^th October 2025, 5pm - 7pm
• Bury College University Centre Open Event, 16^th October 2025, 5pm - 7pm