This qualification is aimed at those who would like to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.
This course is CIMPSPA recognised.
Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)
Course Code:
YMGBE
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Certificate
- Awarding body: YMCA Awards
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Course type: Part-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.15am to 2.45pm & Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
What's it all about?
Course information
You will need to hold level 1 qualifications in English and maths.
Upon successful completion you may progress to the YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training at the College.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Physiotherapists
£53,169.82
Potential salary
£17,980.49
Entry level salary
£35,953.00
Average salary
14
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
£42,452.82
Potential salary
£11,934.98
Entry level salary
£23,376.27
Average salary
32
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Sports and Leisure Assistants
£24,684.04
Potential salary
£4,483.28
Entry level salary
£13,208.67
Average salary
37
Annual openings in Plymouth
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- Level: 2, 3
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- Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G), Pearson
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Personal Training
- Level: 3
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: YMCA Awards
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Course type: Part-time
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