Our courses offer learners the opportunity to follow their career goals and progress to careers in Sports and Exercise Science, Coaching and Development, and Personal Training, as well as the support required to progress to Higher Education. Start your journey with a study programme at the Oval Campus and benefit from our extensive expereience in the Sports, Exercise and Fitness industries.

As well as taking part in a mix of classroom based outdoor activities, our learners have access to relevant work experience opportunities and residential trips, which helps prepare them for sustainable careers within the fast-growing sport and fitness industries.

ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course

SPORTS COACHING AND SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE Courses at Wirral Met 0 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.

EXERCISE & FITNESS Courses at Wirral Met 0 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.

5 Courses

Course Code PS305

Personal Trainer (Gym based) Diploma - PS305

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

19+ Adults - Full Time

Oval Campus

Course Code PS202

Sport Diploma - PS202

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

19+ Adults - Full Time

Oval Campus

Course Code PS304

Sports Coaching, Development and Excellence Diploma - PS304

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

19+ Adults - Full Time

Oval Campus

Course Code PS203

Certificate in Fitness instructing - PS203

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

Oval Campus

Course Code PS101

Aspiring Uniformed Services or Sports Professional - PS101

Full-time

Level 1

16-18 Year Olds

Oval Campus

SPORTS COACHING & MANAGEMENT 1 Course

Course Code PS302

Sports Massage Diploma - PS302

Part-time

Level 3

19+ Adults - Part Time

CPD

Oval Campus

PERSONAL TRAINING & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 1 Course

Course Code PS303

Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training - PS303

Part-time

Level 3

19+ Adults - Part 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 coaches, instructors and officials

Up to £16,000

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Sports and leisure assistants

Up to £18,000

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Fitness and wellbeing instructors

Up to £19,000

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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.