YMCA Awards Level 2 Exercise to Music (freestyle)

Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Cornish dance student lands spot at world renowned conservatoire

2nd March 2021

A 17-year-old dance student from Cornwall College St Austell has been accepted into an internationally-recognised school for the arts. 

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Olympic weightlifting coach joins college teaching team

2nd February 2021

A class of Cornish sport students are delighted to have an Olympic weightlifting coach as their new lecturer. 

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Student reaches final of Plymouth’s strongest man 2020

11th January 2021

Student strongman Nick Headland has been juggling his degree studies alongside competing in the Plymouth’s Strongest Man competition.

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Top guest lecturers boost research at Cornwall College

14th December 2020

Health & Fitness students from Cornwall College are staying ahead of the game with an inspiring series of expert guest lecturers.

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Basement business boost for personal trainers

2nd December 2020

Jen Franks and Amber Keetch who previously studied the Level 3 Personal Trainer course at Cornwall College Camborne have now set up a successful, growing personal trainer and gym business in Truro.

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YMCA Award In Instructing Kettlebell Training Sessions

Level 2 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This qualification is specifically for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent or Level 3 Personal Trainers who are aspiring to acquire the additional knowledge and competencies required to plan and deliver safe and effective kettlebell exercises and training sessions. This course will develop your career on an employed or self-employed basis, and will allow you to add kettlebell exercises to your client’s workouts in just two-days! This qualification is endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). This course combines elements of both practical and theoretical learning where you will have the opportunity to apply the theory of kettlebell training in our on-campus sports hall, fully equipped gym and outdoor kettlebell training on one of our many green outdoor areas or 3G pitch. Our industry-experienced lecturers are all fully qualified and practicing professionals themselves and will guide you every step of the way, enabling you to deliver quality kettlebell training exercises within your classes or PT sessions. You’ll be learning everything industry requires. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to become a Kettlebell Training Instructor. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are here to give you the very best advice and guidance.

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Diploma in Sport

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

If you love sport and fitness, this is the course for you! You will develop your skills and knowledge in the sports health and fitness sector. This is your first step to becoming a sports coach, PE teacher or fitness instructor! The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about both practical and theoretical learning – you’ll be spending a lot of time in our on-campus sports hall, a fully equipped gym and 3G pitch. You’ll be looking at everything: strength & conditioning techniques, sporting skills and the beginnings of tactical awareness, along with teamwork and leadership. In addition, you will be carrying out your very own personal fitness plan as you progress through the course. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to start your journey towards a career in sport, health and fitness. Cornwall College has a selection of college sports teams, which regularly train and compete at a participatory and competitive level. A large selection of enrichment activities are also available, including table tennis, badminton, recreational football, basketball and circuit training. We have excellent links with local employers and sports clubs, providing amazing work experience and volunteering opportunities. Many of our students have gone on to employment further afield or abroad. As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to everything from the theory behind how the body works, to the practical steps needed to plan and coach your very own sport/fitness session. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in sport, health and fitness. They are there to give you the very best start to your career.

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YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)

Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This qualification is specifically for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who are aspiring to progress to an exciting and highly rewarding career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis. This qualification is mapped directly to The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer and is your next step to a career as a Personal Trainer in less than five months! This course combines elements of both practical and theoretical learning where you will have the opportunity to apply the theory of personal training in our on-campus sports hall, fully equipped gym and elements of outdoor personal training on one of our many green outdoor areas or 3G pitch. Our industry-experienced lecturers are all fully qualified and practicing professionals themselves and will guide you every step of the way, enabling you to progress towards a career as a Personal Trainer. You’ll be learning everything industry requires from designing bespoke personal fitness programmes, experiencing the latest training methods and how to effectively implement them with clients as well as developing your own communication skills. In addition, you will be carrying out personal fitness assessments as well as learning the tools required to provide nutritional advice and how to support a client’s physical activity programme. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to start your journey towards a career as a Personal Trainer. This diploma is all about you growing as a Personal Trainer by effectively knowing how the body works, to successfully planning and delivering your very own Personal Training sessions. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are here to give you the very best start to your career.

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