Foundation Degree in Fitness Training and Healthy Lifestyles

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About this course

Is the course right for me?

Are you looking to become involved in one of the most dynamic and inspiring industries? Our Foundation Degree (FdA) in Fitness Training and Healthy Lifestyles will equip you with the skills required to excel in the ever-growing fitness industry. You may already be employed in this area and looking to get to the next step on your career ladder. Or maybe you are about to begin your journey and need the essential skills and knowledge required to get that head start? Either way, this is the course for you!

What makes WCT the best?

Our course is unique! We are aware of the ever-increasing demands on our student's finances, so our programme is delivered for two days a week, allowing you to work in the industry while you study. This enables you to get industry experience and gain an income at the same time! We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible opportunities to experience local and national sports resources. Visits to the London 2012 site, B-Fit international fitness industry exhibition and professional sports clubs are just a few of the trips we organise to enhance the learning experience.
Our FdA in Fitness Training and Healthy Lifestyles is validated by the University of Worcester and will also be awarded by the University. This gives the FdA credence and allows you to progress both academically and vocationally.

How will I learn?

Our course is offered on a full and part time basis. If you choose the full time option, you will be at College for two days a week, a Monday and Tuesday, for two years. The part time route is flexible and can be completed on either day over a three or four year period. We emphasise a 'theory into practice' model of learning, meaning that you will continually be able to relate your classroom learning to 'real world' examples. We want you to recognise the skills you have and understand where to use them in the workplace.

What will I be doing?

You will study a variety of subjects, such as Prescription of Health and Fitness Anatomy and Health, Health and Fitness Evaluation and Assessment, Nutrition, and Marketing and Customer Services.
In addition to lectures and tutorials, you will gain the opportunity to put the skills you have learnt into action through a number of modules such as Work Based Activities and Enterprise for the Health and Fitness industry, where you are given the task to develop a business plan from scratch.

Additional Costs

Due to the vocational nature of the course, visits are essential part of the curriculum. We recommend that you should aim to budget around £170 per academic year for these visits.

For more information, please contact Adrian Price on 01905 725654

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 120 UCAS points gained in sports related qualifications such as a Level 3 Diploma in Sport or an A level in Physical Education. GCSEs in Maths and English Language are recommended but not essential, and you will have the option to complete these alongside your Foundation Degree. We will also consider applicants over 21 years of age who have no formal qualifications but have relevant experience in the industry.

Assessment

You will be assessed through written assignments, individual projects, individual and group presentations, and time-constrained assessments. You will also meet up regularly with your tutor to discuss personal progress and plan your studies.

What next?
 

Career Opportunities

There are many career opportunities for you to choose from in the Fitness industry. Careers in gym management, health and fitness development, fitness instructing/coaching, operations management (fitness/sport venues) are all possible jobs for our students. With the approaching 2012 London Olympics/Paralympics more interest will be raised in the industry and more employment opportunities will arise as more of the population become involved in more fitness related activities.

Progression

Our course provides a natural progression onto the second year of the BSc Hons in Sports Studies at the University of Worcester and 90% of our students choose to this option to top up their qualification to a full degree. If you gain an A grade in your FdA, you can apply for the third year of the degree programme.

Although the University of Worcester offers a natural progression pathway, a variety of other universities will also accept second and third year applications from our students onto a sports related programme.

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