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INDUSTRY AREA PROFILE

During your programme, you will receive opportunities to experience a range of careers within sport which link directly to your qualification.

This allows you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours for progression to further study and/or employment, while providing an excellent opportunity to experience careers that your qualification provides a stepping stone towards.

Each of the below programmes provide opportunities for you to begin the journey that you will go on to begin a career within the Health & Fitness sector:

Your programme with SCL is an exciting first step to a career in health and fitness.

A career in this industry area is perfect for those individuals who have a lifelong affinity with sports and a passion for healthy living, physical fitness and mental wellbeing.

In the UK alone, there are over 180,000 jobs in the health & fitness space, with new opportunities being created all the time.

Learn about just some of the job roles available within the sector…

Fitness Instructor

Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people’s health and fitness.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £30,000 per year
Typical Hours: 32 to 34 hours a week

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.

Average Salary: £20,000 to £32,000 per year
Typical Hours: 32 to 34 hours a week

Wellness Coach

A club coach develops the skills and motivation of players and teams of a specific sport such as football, rugby or cricket.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £30,000 per year
Typical Hours: 36 to 38 hours a week

Health Promotion Specialist

Health promotion specialists educate and inform people about health issues.

Average Salary: £21,892 to £37,890 per year
Typical Hours: 38 to 40 hours a week

Fitness & Performance Coach

Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £22,000 per year
Typical Hours: 32 to 34 hours a week