Sport - Level 3

This two-year course is equivalent to three A Levels and will enable you to progress to a degree programme at university or enter employment in the health and fitness industry. It covers Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Skills Development, and Health and Wellbeing, among other subjects. The course combines both practical and academic study, with six units in each year, including (for example):

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Health and Wellbeing
• Fitness Skills Development
• Nutrition for Sports Performance
• Business and Technology in Personal Training
• Sporting Injuries

General Information:

The health and fitness industry continues to grow, with over 7,000 gyms in the UK and more than 10 million members. This means that almost one in seven people in the UK is a member of a gym (State of the UK Fitness Industry Report, The Leisure Database, May 2019). The industry has a market value of more than £5 billion, creating many employment opportunities for individuals with industry-recognised health and fitness qualifications.

This suite of qualifications includes embedded industry accreditation, enabling learners to progress directly into employment within the sector or to further study.

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies. This ensures that it remains appropriate and aligned with current industry practice, supporting learners to enter direct employment in the health and fitness sector. Higher education institutions have also been consulted to confirm that the qualification provides appropriate progression routes for those aspiring to higher-level study.

The qualification develops the knowledge, skills, and practical application required for professional accreditation with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Gym Instructor standards.