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Course Code
PFFN01241
Level
Level 2
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
1 September 2025 - 5 June 2026
Location
Newtownabbey
  • Coursework/Project.
  • Multiple Choice Examination.
  • Portfolio of Evidence.
  • Practical Demonstrations/Assignment

The Active IQ L2 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science aims to provide learners with the broad base of knowledge and skills to be able to work in a variety of customer-facing roles within the active leisure industry, including fitness instructing and leisure operations.

They will study areas such as exercise and fitness knowledge, planning and instructing gym sessions, an introduction to leisure operations, customer service and managing personal and professional development, fitness, health and wellbeing, physical activity and leisure operations.

On successful completion of year 1 learners can move into full time employment within the Leisure sector or continue onto Active IQ L3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science which has a focus on Personal Training.

The qualification has been designed for:

  • Individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment as a fitness instructor
  • Individuals considering a career in active leisure
  • Individuals wishing to access higher education programmes (completion of Level 3 required)

This qualification is recognised as contributing to an individual’s professional and personal development in the sector and supporting their career progression

  • Learners need 4 GCSEs Grade A-C, or equivalents.
  • Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
  • The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, so a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
  • There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched as a minimum at level 2

Course Fees

This course is free of charge.

Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:

Level 3 Further Education (full-time)

There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.

If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).

Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)

If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.

If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.

Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

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