Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science - Level 2 Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
1 September 2025
5 June 2026
Location
Newtownabbey
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:
This qualification is recognised as contributing to an individual’s professional and personal development in the sector and supporting their career progression
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.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Applications are closed. To register your interest email Admissions.
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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:
This qualification is recognised as contributing to an individual’s professional and personal development in the sector and supporting their career progression
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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