Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Education Courses

Are you interested in a career as a sports scientist, personal trainer or PE teacher? Start your journey towards your dream career with a study programme at our specialist sports campus - the Oval Campus. With the help of your tutors’ extensive experience in a range of outdoor activities and competitive sports, you will develop the knowledge and physical skills to succeed within the fast-growing sport, leisure and fitness industries.

SPORTS COACHING & MANAGEMENT Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course
Discover your potential with Sports Coaching and Management course that can lead to employment within the sports and fitness industry. Courses are offered on both full and part-time programmes at levels 2 and 3.

Course Code K132
Sports Massage Diploma - K132
Part-time
Level 3
19+ Adults - Part Time
CPD
Oval Campus

PERSONAL TRAINING & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course
Explore our personal trainer qualifications and fitness instructor courses that are offered on both full and part-time programmes at levels 2 and 3. Once qualified you will have the knowledge and skills to progress into employment within the sports and fitness industry.

Course Code K130
Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training - K130
Part-time
Level 3
19+ Adults - Part Time
Oval Campus

8 Courses

Course Code K141
Aspiring Uniformed Services or Sports Professional - K141
Full-time
Level 1
16-18 Year Olds
Oval Campus

Course Code K040
Sport and Exercise Science Diploma - K040
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
Oval Campus

Course Code K048
Personal Trainer (Gym based) Diploma - K048
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
Oval Campus

Course Code K065
Sport Diploma - K065
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
Oval Campus

Course Code K085
Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Diploma - K085
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
Oval Campus

Course Code K086
Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Certificate - K086
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
Oval Campus

Course Code K122
Certificate in Fitness instructing - K122
Full-time
Level 2
19+ Adults - Part Time
Oval Campus

Course Code K138
Certificate in Strength and Conditioning - K138
Part-time
Level 4
19+ Adults - Full Time
Oval Campus

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Fitness coach/instructor - View occupation details here
Personal trainer - View occupation details here
Sports instructor - View occupation details here

Salaries for Sports Development Officers range from £20,000 to £35,000 per year and managers can earn up to £50,000 per year. Starting salaries for Fitness Instructors are around £13,000 per year and experienced instructors can earn around £20,000 per year. Leisure Centre Managers can earn between £17,000 and around £25,000 per year, and senior managers can earn over £35,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Sports players

Up to £67,000

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Sports and leisure assistants

Up to £15,000

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Leisure and sports managers

Up to £46,000

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Joseph Collins

Joseph completed BTEC level 3 Sports & Exercise Science Extended Diploma at Wirral Met and is now studying towards a Degree in Sports Psychology & Education at Liverpool Hope University.

Chris Connelly

Chris completed the Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science at Wirral Met, then completed BA and MA Degrees at the University of Chester. He now works at GB boxing as Senior Performance Analyst & Technical Lead.