Personal Training and Sport Massage (Full-time) (CertHE)
The CertHE in Personal Training and Sport Massage is an engaging and comprehensive introductory course in higher education. This program is tailored to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a personal trainer and sport massage therapist.
Throughout this course, you will deepen your understanding of health and fitness. You will gain hands-on experience by working with real clients, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. Additionally, the course offers opportunities to earn vocational awards in fitness, nutrition, and massage, further enhancing your qualifications.
You will be guided by highly experienced lecturers who are experts in their fields. They will provide personalised tutorial support, ensuring that you receive the guidance and feedback necessary to succeed.
Upon completing this course, you will be well-prepared to enter the health and fitness industry. You will also have the option to further your studies by progressing to a BSc degree program in Sport and Exercise Science.
This CertHE course is your first step towards a rewarding career in personal training and sport massage. Join us to start your journey in the dynamic and growing field of health and fitness.
Manylion y cwrs
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Bilingual
Ffioedd Israddedig
Cartref (Llawn amser): £9,535 y flwyddyn
Tramor (Llawn amser): £15,525 y flwyddyn
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The course will develop your understanding of human physiology and how the body responds and adapts to physical activity. You will learn how to conduct and interpret fitness assessments data and will use this information to design and manage training programmes. You will also improve your understanding of the relationship between nutrition, health and fitness. The course will also allow you to develop the techniques associated with sports massage and you will provide treatments within our clinical sessions.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to gain vocational awards in personal training, sports massage, nutrition and first aid.
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Course Disclaimer
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Mae’r modylau a amlinellir uchod yn enghreifftiau o’r hyn y gallwch ddisgwyl ei ddysgu ar y cwrs hwn yn seiliedig ar addysgu academaidd diweddar. Rydym yn adolygu ein cyrsiau yn barhaus i sicrhau bod yr ansawdd yn cael ei wella ac er mwyn rheoli ein hadnoddau. Gall yr union fodylau sydd ar gael i chi yn y dyfodol amrywio yn amodol ar argaeledd a diddordebau ymchwil staff, pynciau astudio newydd, amserlennu a galw myfyrwyr. Os yw eich cwrs yn cynnwys modylau dewisol, diben rhain yw darparu elfen o ddewis o fewn y cwrs. Gall argaeledd modylau dewisol amrywio o flwyddyn i flwyddyn a byddant yn amodol ar gyflawni isafswm niferoedd myfyrwyr. Golyga hyn na ellir gwarantu argaeledd modylau dewisol penodol.
Fel arfer, byddwch yn cwblhau 120 credyd y flwyddyn astudio ar gwrs llawn amser. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i’n Cytundeb Myfyrwyr.
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Cewch chi eich dysgu a’ch cefnogi gan ystod eang o staff a thimau proffesiynol yma i’ch helpu i gael y profiad prifysgol rydych chi’n chwilio amdano. Roedd ein staff addysgu yn 2il yng Nghymru am Addysgu, Asesu ac Adborth a Chymorth Academaidd (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu y bydd y cymorth a’r adborth a gewch chi yn eich helpu chi i ddysgu a datblygu sgiliau academaidd cryf. Mae ein myfyrwyr wedi ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru am Gyfleoedd Dysgu a Llais Myfyrwyr (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu bod ystod eang o gyfleoedd ar gael i wella eich astudiaethau a bod myfyrwyr yn chwarae rhan weithredol wrth lunio eu profiadau dysgu. Mae ein hymrwymiad i’ch dysgu chi wedi golygu bod ein myfyrwyr yn ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru ac yn gydradd 3ydd yn y DU am foddhad myfyrwyr (Times Higher Education, 2024, mesur ‘Positifrwydd Cyffredinol’). Dysgwch ragor am ein staff academaidd sy’n addysgu ar draws ein cyrsiau.
Further information
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32 UCAS Tariff Points
- e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.
We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work.
GCSEs
GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required.
Alternative entry routes
- Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
Admissions Advice and Support
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Whilst the certificate is predominantly assessed through a combination of course work and practical examination, students will also develop an extensive portfolio of professional practice and case study evidence.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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Vocational training awards may incur additional costs depending on which courses are selected.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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90% of our graduates in this subject area are employed or in full-time further study within 6 months of graduating. In general, the certificate in Personal Training will develop graduates for careers such as:
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Personal trainer
- Coaching and advising recreational athletes (e.g. triathlon, running, cycling)
- Youth sport
- Sport massage therapist
- Fitness consultant in health and fitness environments