How will this partnership benefit BTEC Sport, Fitness and Personal Training learners?

The suite of qualifications in the Sport, Fitness and Personal Training pathway all map to the CIMSPA set professional standards for Gym Instructing. In addition, the Diploma and Extended Diploma qualifications map to the Personal training standard and are sector recognised as entry into employment.

Learners who successfully complete the relevant size qualification will be able to gain CIMSPA membership in the exercise and fitness sector through their level of professional status.

Application for professional status through CIMSPA membership

Learners will need to complete the required CIMSPA membership application process, including payment and provide evidence of having successfully completed the BTEC qualification. CIMSPA will then award the learner with a membership certificate that states their professional status which can be used when applying for relevant job roles in the exercise and fitness industry. 

To gain membership as a qualified Gym Instructor, evidence of successful completion of the following qualifications after external quality assurance processes have taken place will need to be shown:

  • Extended Certificate
  • Foundation Diploma
  • Diploma
  • Extended Diploma

Successful completion of Unit C2 Fitness Skills Development after external quality assurance processes have taken place in other qualifications will also permit learners to apply for CIMSPA membership as a qualified Gym Instructor. 

To gain membership as a qualified Personal trainer, evidence of successful completion of the following qualifications after external quality assurance processes have taken place will need to be shown:

  • Diploma
  • Extended Diploma

Successful completion of Unit C2 Fitness Skills Development after external quality assurance processes have taken place in other qualifications will also permit learners to apply for CIMSPA membership as a qualified Gym Instructor.