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Sport, Fitness and Personal Training Diploma Level 3

at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

"Health and fitness has become a rapidly growing industry in the UK, with more than 7,000 gyms across the country and total gym membership around 10 million. For anyone looking to enter this exciting sector, our Fitness and Personal Training college course will open the doors to a range of rewarding career opportunities. If you aspire to become a fitness instructor or personal trainer, this course will provide you with the essential skills you need, from knowledge of exercise, anatomy and physiology to client care or health and safety. With further higher level study, you could also pursue roles such as strength and conditioning coach, fitness/leisure centre manager or specialised fitness instructor (for example yoga, pilates or spinning). On top of your Level 3 fitness course, you will have further opportunities to gain add-on sports qualifications in areas such as emergency first aid or Olympic lifting. You will also experience a variety of sports, enrichment activities and visits to enhance your knowledge of the industry, as well as having the opportunity to become involved in working within a variety of areas within the health and fitness sector."

What you need to get on

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

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

  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Birmingham

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