Fitness instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, other public and community establishments, and in private homes.
Current Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements. Entrants must, however, possess coaching qualifications recognised by the appropriate governing body. Applicants to coaching courses must normally be over 18 years old and hold a first-aid certificate. Background checks including a CRB check are required for those working with children.
Typical education level:
Level 1-3Typical Tasks
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Attendance
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and DevelopmentFTLevel 32 Years
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise ScienceFTLevel 32 Years
- Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Supporting School PEFTLevel 31 Year
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science with ManagementFTLevel 63 Years
- Subject AreaVocational
- Subject AreaSport
- Subject AreaScience
- Subject AreaManagement HE
- Subject AreaHigher Education
- Subject AreaHigher Education
- Subject AreaLeadership and Management
- Subject AreaSport HE