This course aims to elevate sport, fitness instructing and personal training education around the world and transform the learning experience for young people and adults returning to education who want to gain a high-quality qualification and aspire to careers in the global sports and fitness industry.
What does the qualification cover?
The qualification content has been designed in consultation with employers, professional bodies
and higher-education providers to ensure that the content is appropriate for the progression
routes identified. All learners will be required to take mandatory content that is directly relevant to
progression routes in all of the identified areas. In addition, learners can take optional units that
support the progression route identified in the qualification title.
Learners looking to follow a fitness or personal training route could take units such as:
• Exercise and Fitness Skills Development
• Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Physical Activity
• Business and Technology in Personal Training.
How is it assessed?
Just like all International BTECs this Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training is internally assessed allowing for practical assignments that combine knowledge and career related skills. At least 25% of these assignments will be set by Pearson to provide additional external standardization. Assignments are scenario based and designed to be work relevant, for example by researching and presenting information and demonstrating the skills needed for employment.
How are they recognized?
Pearson is the largest accredited awarding body in the UK. We work closely with employers,
governments, and higher education institutes globally to ensure BTECs are recognised worldwide to provide more opportunities for learners to progress. Our new BTEC International Level 3
qualification in Sport is benchmarked to the UK and European Framework by NARIC (National Agency
for the Recognition and Comparison of International Qualifications and Skills) on behalf of the UK
Government.