Outdoor Pursuits and Fitness

If you love exercise and adventure and want to inspire others to do the same, these courses could be for you.

Through leadership and team activities you will learn the skills to pursue exciting careers such as mountain leader, coastguard or rock climbing instructor.

Sport and Active Leisure YMCA Diploma Level 1

Awarded by YMCA South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time

This course is a great introduction to sports and fitness for anyone with an interest in exercise and health. You will learn about the sports and fitness industry, including the different job roles and the responsibilities of each, and develop your personal and employability skills.

Gym Instructor YMCA Certificate Level 2

Awarded by YMCA South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time

This course is for students who want to pursue a career as a gym instructor or personal trainer. You will learn how to build and maintain health and fitness through diet, exercise and lifestyle, and how to plan and instruct fitness sessions and group exercise sessions for a range of clients.

Personal Training YMCA Diploma Level 3

Awarded by YMCA South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time

This course is for students who have completed the Gym Instructor Level 2 course, and want to qualify to become a personal trainer. You will build on your knowledge of fitness, nutrition and motivation from the Level 2 course and learn how to create personalised exercise and activity programmes to help clients reach their goals.

Outdoor Pursuits Extended Diploma Level 3

Awarded by NCFE South Bristol Skills Academy Two years, full-time

This course teaches students a thorough understanding of the outdoor adventure and education industry, which can be transferred to a range of physically active careers. You will learn about and participate in activities including kayaking, mountaineering, biking and coasteering, and learn leadership skills to deliver exercise and training activities and programmes.

Career Opportunities

Armed Forces, Expedition Leader, Fitness Coach, Gym Instructor, Outdoor Adventure Instructor, Personal Trainer

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I was given opportunities and experiences to help me build my confidence, look closely at my strengths and limitations and reignite my passion for the subject I love.

Sheyanne Stephens

Outdoor Pursuits Level 3 Early College/Merchants’ Academy