Study Area
Sport and Fitness
Sport and fitness courses covering coaching, personal training, nutrition, and sports therapy for active industry roles.
Overview
Sport and fitness courses covering coaching, personal training, nutrition, and sports therapy for active industry roles. Training runs for 12 weeks at our Glasgow campus, in small groups, with most of each week spent on practical work rather than in a lecture room. Participants who complete the programme receive a John Wheatley College certificate of completion.
Typical practical activities
What a week in the workshop actually looks like.
- Gym instruction and programme design
- Fitness testing and screening
- Coaching sessions with peer groups
- Anatomy and movement analysis
Skills gained
What you should be able to do by the end of the programme.
- Programme design for general populations
- Screening and fitness assessment
- Coaching and session delivery
- Applied anatomy and physiology
Career pathways
The kinds of roles these skills relate to. The College does not offer or guarantee employment.
- Gym floor and fitness instructor roles
- Sports coaching assistant work
- Further vocational study in sport science
Programmes in this area
Each runs for 12 weeks. Choose one when you apply.
Sports Coaching & Development
12 modules · 12 weeks
Fitness Instructing
12 modules · 12 weeks
Gym Management
12 modules · 12 weeks
Exercise & Health
12 modules · 12 weeks
Outdoor Adventure Activities
12 modules · 12 weeks
Sports Nutrition
12 modules · 12 weeks
Physical Education Support
12 modules · 12 weeks
Leisure Management
12 modules · 12 weeks