This practically-based 17-week programme at Level 4 provides knowledge and skills for employment in the health and fitness industry or further study in sport, recreation and exercise science. The course focuses on designing, delivering and adapting exercise programmes, including for groups at risk of common health conditions. Graduates are recognized as personal trainers by the Register of Exercise Professionals and may find work in roles such as exercise consultant, community or team exercise instructor. The course covers core topics like anatomy, physiology, exercise technique, first aid, health and safety, business skills, and more.

Course Content

• What exercise is, benefits and risks

• Anatomy and physiology

• Workplace skills: communication, customer care, time management, organisation

• Health and safety and ethical practice

• First aid

• Exercise technique and instruction

• Pre-screening and fitness testing

• Programme writing and adaptations

• Exercise prescription (including common at-risk groups)

• Nutrition

• Marketing and business techniques