This course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the fitness industry, while also promoting personal growth and offering opportunities to positively impact the health and fitness of others.
This is a recognised qualification and is endorsed by Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK‘s sport and physical activity sector, offering Scottish Colleges support with student and practitioner membership alongside partnership opportunities.
This course covers a range of topics including:
Attendance is required in small groups which will be advised in advance and practical assessment days. You will also be expected to undertake self study on Thursdays.
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
You will need to bring practical kit to take part in the practical element of the course and have access to a device such as tablet, laptop etc.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
On completion, students may wish to undertake the following courses at North East Scotland College:
Career opportunities in the fitness industry include:
“There are excellent volunteering opportunities during the course and it’s so useful to be able to apply your newly learned knowledge in a real-life setting.”
“Everyone, regardless of age or background, deserves success. Don’t wait for the perfect moment; if you have a goal, believe in yourself and take that first step.”
“After finishing the evening course my mind was set on Sports Massage as my future career and I knew that I no longer wanted to go to University.”
“The evening class was a revelation. I never dreamt of a different career path but I just got completely hooked!”
“College has given me confidence to try challenging things out of my comfort zone. It’s better to try something and reach your full potential. I wouldn’t have considered working with children before or had the confidence to look at university degrees to consider applying for in the future. College has made me truly happy about my future and optimistic I can succeed and achieve things even at my age.”
“The air cadets boosted my passion for joining a service, and College gave me the confidence to grow as a person and develop my social skills in an environment where I felt I could thrive. It’s important to push yourself – you may surprise yourself by how much you can actually achieve.”
“I’d recommend the course to anyone interested in a career in sports & fitness. The facilities at College were great, the course was really interesting and I made some good friends along the way.”
“It’s a qualification that definitely leads directly to related employment which is what most people want out of their College experience.”
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We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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