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Free Level 3 BTEC Sport, Fitness and Personal Training Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training in Rotherham. Classes run at Thomas Rotherham College, full-time during the day. The course runs over 24 months.

You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness sessions. Topics include resistance training, circuit training, functional training, and cardiovascular exercise. You'll also study the science behind exercise and how to support clients safely. The course is highly practical, so you spend a lot of time on your feet.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training.

Who this course is for

This course is an exciting pathway into Personal Training and Fitness. It is delivered with a high level of practical activity and is an introduction into the ever-growing world of fitness. If you have a passion for exercise and would like to develop your knowledge further then this is the course for you start your fitness career with us!!! You will experience delivering a variety of fitness sessions to clients including resistance training, circuit training, functional training and cardiovascular training. In addition you will provide clients with lifestyle advice and nutritional support and if they suffer from muscular injuries you will be able to put into practice your knowledge gained in sports massage!

Entry requirements

General college entry criteria.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to design fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • You'll practise delivering resistance, circuit, and functional training sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise.
  • You'll develop skills in cardiovascular training and group exercise.
  • You'll learn how to assess a client's fitness and set goals.
  • You'll understand health and safety in a fitness environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of nutrition and its role in fitness.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions, classroom lessons, and assignments. Much of the course takes place in a gym or sports hall. You'll be assessed through coursework, practical observations, and written tasks. You'll deliver real fitness sessions as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thomas Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Fitness instructor, leads sessions in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor.
  • Group exercise instructor, runs classes such as circuits or aerobics.
  • Sports coach, trains individuals or teams in a chosen sport.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities across a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, deepens your coaching and programming skills.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, adds a work-based qualification recognised by employers.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Coaching, a higher education route for those wanting to specialise further.
  • CIMSPA membership, a professional standard many fitness employers look for.
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