Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training

To develop the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of our pupils

Are you passionate about sport and fitness? Do you want to help others achieve their fitness goals? If so, the BTEC Level 3 Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training course at The Aquila School is perfect for you.

This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start a successful career in the sport and fitness industry. You will learn about anatomy and physiology, exercise science, fitness training and programming, and how to deliver safe and effective personal training sessions. You will also develop your communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential for any career in the fitness industry.

The BTEC International Level

The BTEC Level 3 Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training course is highly practical, and you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through work placement.

Here are just a few of the benefits of taking the BTEC Level 3 Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training course at The Aquila School:
  • Develop the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career in the sport and fitness industry
  • Gain real-world experience through work experience
  • Open up the door to further study at university.

ASSESSMENT

All units are internally assessed and are subject to external verification.

DURATION

2 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pupils must have at least 5 Level 2 qualifications, including English & mathematics

EXAM BOARD

Pearson

ADDITIONAL COSTS

CIMSPA/REPS membership
First Aid Qualification
Dubai Municipality Lifeguard Qualification

ASSESSMENT

All units are internally assessed and are subject to external verification.

DURATION

2 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pupils must have at least 5 Level 2 qualifications, including English & mathematics

EXAM BOARD

Pearson

ADDITIONAL COSTS

CIMSPA/REPS membership
First Aid Qualification
Dubai Municipality Lifeguard Qualification

Make this an IB course?

Add an IB diploma course & CP core modules to this BTEC Extended Diploma for IB recognition.

Course overview

YEAR 1

  • Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
  • Health, Wellbeing and Sport
    Fitness Skills Development
  • Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
  • Nutrition for Physical Performance
  • Fitness Testing
  • Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities
  • Business and Technology in Personal Training

YEAR 1

  • Personal Trainer Skills Development
  • Synoptic Internal E Research Project in Sport (Pearson-set)
  • Business and Technology in Personal Training
  • Sporting Injuries
  • Functional Sports Massage
  • Physical Activities
  • Ethical and Current Issues in Sport
  • Marketing Communications
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Sport and Leisure Facility Operations
  • Sports Tourism

Pupils can progress to becoming a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer, as members of Chartered Institute of Management for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) after successful completion of this qualification.

Pupils can also progress to higher education degree programmes, such as BTEC:

Pupils can also progress to higher education degree programmes, such as BTEC: