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Personal Training and Fitness Consultancy FdSc
Quick facts:
UCAS Code: C605
UCAS Institution Code: L68
Level: 5
Duration: 2 Years full time
Location: Centre for Applied Science
Fees: Home fee is £3290 per year. International fee is £5865 per
year.
What is this course about?
This exciting and unique course is the only one of its kind in
London, no other degree course specifically prepares personal
trainers to work in the fitness industry. The combination of
practical and theoretical studies provides specialist knowledge and
skills that will enable you to develop a private client base, and
with a short fall in qualified and experienced fitness instructors,
this qualification will enhance your employability within the
fitness industry. The course is in partnership with London
Metropolitan University.
Who is this course for?
Gym instructors, personal trainers and anyone in the fitness
industry who want to gain a professional qualification to enhance
their career progression.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need one of the following, 2 A Levels at grade C or
above, including Science (2 AS Levels are equivalent to 1 A Level),
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in a related subject, Advanced
GNVQ with Merit or a recognised Access to Higher Education
Certificate in a related subject. In addition, you will also need 4
GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and
Mathematics, or equivalent.
It is highly recommended that students from vocational
backgrounds apply to this course. A CYQ level 2 or equivalent with
specific level fitness industry experience will be assessed on a
case by case basis. It is recognised that mature students from
vocational backgrounds such as personal trainers, gym instructors
and fitness managers can benefit greatly from completing this
course.
What will I study?
The course includes a combination of practical and theoretical
studies including the following modules, working trainer,
professional standards, fitness industry experience, business
sense, strength and conditioning, corrective exercise specialist,
physical nutrition, session planning, progressive programming,
motivational psychology, case studies project, performance
enhancement specialist, sports training principles, special
populations, and exercise physiology.
What qualification will I get?
After the first year of study, you will be eligible for level 3
REPS Personal Trainer from the Register of Exercise
Professionals.
There is an opportunity in the second year to gain extra
industry qualifications.
On successful completion you will gain a Foundation Degree in
Personal Training and Fitness Consultancy, awarded by London
Metropolitan University.
What can I do after the course?
As our students are already working in the industry by the end
of the course, many increase external client bases or gain higher
placed employment within the fitness industry. London Metropolitan
University provides progression onto the final year of a BSc in
Sport and Exercise Science Honours Degree to applicable
students.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code C605, UCAS
Institution code L68
If you cannot find the information, you are looking for on our
website please contact the Course Information Unit on tel: 020 7700
9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk