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Advanced CIMSPA Sport and PA Practitioner (Fitness 1618) 1 Yr

at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Please note - This is the fitness route - view the coaching route. This one year course provides a comprehensive introduction to the diverse career avenues that exist within the dynamic fitness industry, working with individuals and groups to improve health and wellbeing. Through this course, you will acquire the advanced skills which are essential to the success of a personal trainer's career. You will develop effective skills, knowledge, and behaviours to assist and make recommendations, for lifestyle changes which will help individuals and groups achieve their goals. These skills will be closely monitored and evaluated whilst on work placement. By successfully completing this course, you will be equipped with the confidence, skills, and expertise to excel in this exciting and challenging field, opening doors to a variety of employment opportunities within the fitness and leisure sector. Studying a CIMSPA course will allow you to achieve qualifications throughout the course. So, you can start employment within the industry early, opening doors into a variety of employment opportunities within the fitness and leisure sector.

What you need to get on

This course is only available to 16-18 year olds. Four GCSEs at grade 3-9 including English Language and Maths and successful completion of a Level 2 fitness qualification (fitness instructing, gym instructing, etc) OR Success completion of the Fitness and Physical Activity (Gym Instructor) - Level 2 course, plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4-9.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Derby Road

    West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Mansfield

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