L3 Nat Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training - No L3 entitlement/Full cost 19+

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.

Teaching staff

The sports department at Oaklands College boasts an experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable team. All tutors delivering on the programme have extensive subject knowledge in sports coaching & sport & exercise sciences. Many tutors have competed or still compete in a variety of sports at a high level .

Course Code

FD3SFA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Assessment

The course is 100% internally assessed through written assignments, presentations, videos, case studes and projects. This course is highly practical and progression focused and it allows for practical and professional skills development.

About the course

This is a two year programme. In the first year you will complete the National Foundation Diploma and gain the Fitness Instructor qualification. In the second year you will complete the Extended Diploma alongside the qualification for Personal Trainer. This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies. This ensures that it is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice to enable learners to enter direct employment in the health and fitness sector. It also allows for progression to higher level study. The qualification provides the knowledge and develops the skills and application required for professional accreditation with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute of Management for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Gym Instructor standards .

Career options

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

Our Sports courses will help you get to the ceiling of your ability and this could be Regional, National or even International level competition. You could also progress to University or into direct employment.

Potential careers:

Sports Professional
Sports Therapist
Sport and Exercise Scientist
Sports Development Officer
Sports Coach, Physiotherapist
Leisure Centre Manager
Leisure Centre Assistant
Outdoor Activities Instructor
Health and Fitness Instructor
Pool/Beach Lifeguard
Personal Trainer
Gym Instructor

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will study units such as: 'Unit A: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry 'Unit B: Health, Wellbeing and Sport 'Unit C2: Fitness Skills Development

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