BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport and Fitness

Course Code

Sport and Fitness

Course Duration

1 Year

Location

Central Campus, Alexander Stadium

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Sandwell College sports student in gym with teacher

This sport, fitness and personal training course is ideal for school leavers with a strong interest in health, exercise, and physical performance, who want a vocational alternative to A Levels. It’s designed for aspiring fitness professionals, aiming to become personal trainers, gym instructors, or fitness coaches, and learners looking to build the skills needed for entry-level roles in the fitness and leisure industry.

If you are progression-focused and planning to move on to a full Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, an apprenticeship in personal training or fitness, or a foundation degree or university course in a related subject, this is a great stepping stone too.

You should have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.

National Foundation Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training – equivalent to one and a half A Levels with six units, four of which are mandatory.

 

National Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training – equivalent to three A Levels with 12 units, eight of which are mandatory.

 

Units include:

  • Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
  • Health, Wellbeing and Sport
  • Fitness Training and Programming
  • Fitness Skills Development
  • Personal Trainer Skill Development
  • Functional Sports Massage
  • Research Project in Sport (set by exam board)
  • Nutrition for Physical Performance
  • Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
  • Fitness Testing
  • Business and Technology in Personal Training
  • Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity

Facilities you will have access to include:

  • Alexander Stadium – a world-class athletics venue used for training and development.
  • Fully equipped, industry-standard gym with cardiovascular machines, resistance machines, and free weights.
  • Visits to local gyms and fitness centres
  • Training and fixtures on the West Bromwich Albion 4G pitch, providing access to professional-standard playing and training facilities
  • Fitness challenges and community events, including fundraising activities with the West Bromwich Albion Foundation
  • Guest speakers from the fitness industry – including gym managers and freelance personal trainers
  • CPD-style tasters in group instruction, circuit training, and HIIT sessions
  • Combination of written reports, assignments, practical application and presentations.
  • Grading: Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) or Distinction* (D*)

This qualification allows you to progress directly to employment as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, or health and wellbeing coach, or to self-employment within the fitness industry. Depending on your pathway, the optional content also enables you to widen your opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses.

You could move on to a full Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, an apprenticeship in fitness or personal training, or a foundation degree or university course in a related subject.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 3

Exam Board

Pearson

Study Mode

Full Time

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