About this course

This qualification at Level 2 is the ideal course for sport and exercise enthusiasts who wish to start a career in fitness. You will gain a professional qualification, with many learners progressing onto the Personal Trainer course.

What you will study

Topics can include:

Exercise and fitness knowledge
Gym instructor
Communication for fitness instructors
Anatomy & Physiology

You will need to purchase the resource manuals within the first 2 weeks of the course at a cost of around £30.

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £129.15

Part-time enrolment fee: £45.00

Exam Fee: £47.84

Entry requirements

No formal entry qualifications

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Key information

Start date

1 December 2025

End date

13 March 2026

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

6 hours per week

Location

Cardiff International Sports Campus

Maps & directions

£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

SPCC2P11AA

L2

Qualification

Fitness Instructor

8,000

Sports Occupations has a growing workforce of over 8,000 with an estimated 1,600 jobs openings by 2026 in the Cardiff Capital Region. (Lightcast, 2022).

The Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.