Course summary
If you’re looking to build a career in the sports, leisure and fitness industry, the CertHE could be the perfect start to your journey. Our CertHE in Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise gives you the ideal foundation to become a sports and fitness practitioner, combining hands‑on skills with strong theoretical knowledge. You’ll explore the full spectrum of the science behind training covering areas such as nutrition, anatomy, and psychology, developing adaptability to apply your skills in a wide range of settings. Throughout the course, you’ll build a reflective mindset that supports creative problem‑solving and innovation in your practice. You’ll develop a solid understanding of the principles and methods used in sports conditioning, training, and exercise, and learn how to apply and evaluate them in real‑world scenarios. This includes analysing training approaches, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation techniques, and adapting training principles to meet individual needs. You’ll also build valuable transferable skills that enhance your employability across the sports, fitness and leisure sectors. As you progress, your confidence will grow through practical experience and a variety of assessments. Instead of exams, you’ll be assessed through presentations, portfolios, practical assessments, debates, posters, essays, reflective logs, and other written tasks making the course accessible to your learning styles. Work placements and industry experience are built into the programme, giving you hands‑on, real‑world insight and helping you develop the skills employers value. Aspiring beyond the CertHE. Study for the one year CertHE and either progress to Level 5 to complete the Foundation Degree or finish with a CertHE in Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise. If you choose to continue onto the Foundation Degree, you can then move on to our one‑year BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise (Level 6) to achieve a full Honours degree. Alternatively, if a job opportunity arises after the Foundation Degree, you can graduate at that stage with a well‑recognised qualification across the sector. Part time routes are available. For more information, please email [email protected]** If you are interested in playing for one of our academies, please contact [email protected] and we will put you in contact with the relevant coach GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Fitness Instructor
- Gym Owners
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Therapist
Modules
Level 4 Modules Knowledge of Training: Principles of Sports Conditioning and Exercise, Fuel for Performance: An Introduction to Nutrition, Potential in Action: Fundamentals of Physiology and Performance, Foundations of Knowledge: Professional Practice, The Human Body: Explore the Fundamentals and Application of Anatomy, Power of the Mind: Sport and Exercise Psychology,
Assessment method
Coursework, Practical Assignments and Presentations
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CHE2
- Institution code:
- S55
- Campus name:
- University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country and to arrange all your funding for your tuition fees and your living costs. Please follow this link for more details about your visa requirements: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent) GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.
English language requirements
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13750 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
Filton Avenue
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7AT