Sports Studies

Course Details

Level: Three
Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements:
NVQ level 2 in Exercise and Fitness Instructing or CYQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing or a current level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing; Gym or an equivalent qualification. (Exercise to Music may be considered if the candidate has a strong gym background).
Applications:
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CYQ Certificate in Personal Training

Course Content

This course is delivered in a modular format and comprises nine level 3 modules (Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge, Advanced Resistance Training, Advanced Cardiovascular Training, Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment, Nutrition and Weight Management, Business and Marketing Skills for the Fitness Professional, Client Retention, Sports Conditioning, Training in Different Environments).

Key Skills and two additional qualifications are also part of the overall course delivery.

A range of study methods is used including lectures, practicals and tutorials. The modules are assessed via practical tests, supporting written work, case studies and theory exams.

Students also undertake work in the industry to improve their employability prospects.

Career Opportunities

Eligibility for students to register with the Register of Exercise Professionals at level 3 comes from this qualification facilitating employment within the sports and/or fitness industry or as self employed personal trainers.

Entry Requirements

NVQ level 2 in Exercise and Fitness Instructing or CYQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing.

Applications

You can apply for this course via our online course application system.

Sports Studies Course Progression Chart 2010/2011

	Course	Entry Requirements
Level 1 1 year	BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport and Leisure	Good standard of Basic Education
Level 2 1 year	BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Performance) CYQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing	GCSE’s grades D-G or NVQ level 1
Level 3 1 year	BTEC National Award in Sport & Exercise Sciences BTEC National Award in Sport Outdoor Adventure BTEC National Award in Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness BTEC National Award in Sport Performance & Excellence	4 GCSE’s grades A-C or BTEC First Diploma or NVQ level 2 or CYQ Diploma
Level 3 1 year	CYQ Certificate in Personal Training	NVQ level 2 in Exercise and Fitness Instructing or CYQ Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing.
Level 3 2 years	BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences BTEC National Diploma in Sport Outdoor Adventure BTEC National Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness BTEC National Diploma in Sport Performance & Excellence	4 GCSE’s grades A-C or BTEC National Award NVQ or level 2
Level 5 2 years	Foundation Degree in Sports Management and Coaching (subject to validation) Foundation Degree in Outdoor Adventure (subject to validation) Foundation Degree in Sports Therapy Foundation Degree in Sports Performance & Coaching	1 GCE A’ level or BTEC National Diploma or NVQ level 3
Level 6 1 year	BA (Hons) Degree in Sport & Recreation Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Therapy (top-up) BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Performance & Coaching (top-up)	Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma
Level 6 3 years	BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Recreation BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Therapy	As per Foundation Degree course.

Key: P/T = part-time