Gain your award in exercise studies and accelerate your sports qualifications
Exercise Studies
Sports Course
Exercise Studies Sports Qualification
Sports qualifications that develop your skills
This Exercise Studies sports course provides a great introduction to a fitness career. It is popular among school leavers, those looking to retrain by broadening their skills and students keen to learn more about health and fitness for themselves.
During this short course you will build your confidence and understanding of essential fitness knowledge and exercise programming fundamentals giving an excellent stepping stone towards future fitness qualifications and a gym based career.
Course Features
Popular with pre-16 groups, school leavers and those with a keen interest in sport you will gain a solid understanding of health and fitness from which you can develop your career path.
ALL INCLUSIVE FEES
Includes course materials, workbooks, assessment & tutor support
UNLIMITED SUPPORT
Help is always on hand to help you succeed
FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS
Pay in full or spread the cost over 3 months
ONLINE
Full online learning with workbook assessment
ENDORSED CERTIFICATION
A nationally recognised and NCFE endorsed certification
WEEKLY START DATES
Weekly enrolments let you choose your start date
At a Glance
Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies
Course Fees
£195.00 Pay in full
3 Month Payment Plan
Course Type
Entry Level
Timescales
2-4 weeks
Study Method
Distance learning
Workbook assessed
Delivering training recognised by
Why Choose Our Exercise Studies Sports Course?
If you have aspirations to become a Fitness Professional then this course teaches you the core skills needed to progress to a level 2 course such as a Fitness Instructor Certificate or Personal Trainer Certificate.
Upon completion of this course you will have gained understanding of the benefits of exercise and fitness, be able to identify and improve fitness levels and have built your knowledge of how to adopt a fitter, healthier lifestyle.
For many of our students this short qualification offers a gateway to engage in further fitness career development by progressing on to Fitness Instructor, Kids Fitness Instructor, Health and Nutrition and Personal Trainer qualifications.
Is this course for me?
You will gain an award in Exercise Studies and gain valuable insight into fitness related careers. Once your course is complete you can progress to a level 2 fitness qualification ready for the workplace.
Entry Level Sports Qualifications
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It’s the person that makes a great fitness professional
If you aspire to work in sport and active leisure this exercise studies course offers a great introduction. You will explore key aspects of sport, exercise and fitness programming enabling you to explore if this is the ideal career for you.
Once complete you will be equipped with the industry knowledge, skills and confidence so that you are ready to move forward to a more advanced fitness qualification and ultimately gain employment in a Fitness Instructor or Gym Instructor role. Here you will use your talents with a wide range of clients making a meaningful difference in their exercise habits, helping them achieve their fitness goals.
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Exercise Studies
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Exercise Studies Sports Qualification
Course Structure
Study three easy to follow modules within your Exercise Studies course. Modules 1 and 2 develop your knowledge of exercise principles and fitness safety factors. Module 3 then builds on your learning looking at training programme design.
Module
1
Topic
Understanding the principles of exercise and fitness
Content
Explore the various demands that regular exercise and fitness activity places upon the body.
Module
2
Topic
Demonstrating awareness of safety factors relating to exercise
Content
Learn how to plan and structure a safe effective exercise session whilst being mindful of the exercise environment and potential hazards around you.
Module
3
Topic
Applying the principles to a training programme
Content
Build your skills in fitness profiling, testing and programme design together with how to re-test and make recommendations for future fitness goals.
How is this exercise studies course delivered?
This course contains 3 theory modules that are studied online. You have access to your tutor by phone or email throughout your studies so plenty of help is always on hand.
When you have finished a module you complete a workbook of short answer questions and submit this for assessment. These workbooks form your course portfolio and there are no exams.
This is designed to make sure you have understood your course materials and can apply them to a sports, exercise and fitness setting.
Once your course is complete you will receive your Award in Exercise Studies certificate which is sent by post to your preferred address.
How to get started?
You can book this course by debit or credit card online.
Choose from our pay in full and three month flexible payment options.
Once your booking is processed we will register you as a student with the Academy of Fitness Professionals and arrange your course welcome and enrolment.
You can then access your course materials and start studying your course.
Exercise Studies - FAQ’s
The most common questions we’re asked about our Exercise Studies Sports Course are listed here. If your question isn’t covered, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Why choose our Exercise Studies Sports course?
This is an excellent introductory programme for those seeking a gym based fitness role. Within our Exercise Studies course you’ll gain a greater understanding of how to improve personal health and fitness together with the benefits of exercise. As you progress the course materials will help you develop your knowledge and confidence which you’ll be able to demonstrate in the portfolio assessment.
Many students progress from this sports qualification onto one of our CIMSPA and REPs recognised fitness courses.
Which sports course qualification will I achieve?
You will gain the Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies.
How is the sports course assessed?
You will complete workbooks made up of short answer questions. This forms your portfolio of evidence to gain this qualification. There are no exams and you can study and complete your portfolio where, when and at the pace that’s right for you.
Do I need any existing skills or sports abilities?
No previous fitness or exercise qualifications are required.
What previous education is required?
This is an introductory course and there are no educational requirements. This is an online course and we recommend you are confident with a PC and completing short answer questions in a workbook format.
How old do I need to be?
This course is suitable for pre 16 and above.
How long does the sports course take to finish?
Many of our students complete this course from 3 weeks, however there is no set time limit enabling you to study at your own pace with the peace of mind that you have a maximum of two years to become qualified.
Is there any expiry date?
No. You will always have this nationally recognised NCFE fitness qualification to hand.