15/07/2026
Did you know there are over 7,000 gyms and fitness facilities across the UK? 🏋️
Behind every one of them are qualified fitness professionals, personal trainers, gym instructors, fitness coaches, and sports therapists keeping people moving, motivated, and healthy.
The UK fitness industry is worth over £2 billion and growing. Demand for qualified staff has never been higher. And yet there's a consistent shortage of qualified professionals to meet that demand.
That's where Unit One Academy comes in.
Our Level 3 BTEC in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training is designed specifically for 16–18 year olds who are passionate about fitness and want to turn that passion into a career. Students learn inside Unit One Gym, a fully equipped, working gym environment, gaining real, practical experience alongside their qualification.
By the time they complete the course, they'll have:
✅ A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
✅ Hands-on experience in a professional gym setting
✅ The knowledge to work across gyms, sport, health and wellness
✅ A head start on a career that's only going to keep growing
7,000 gyms. Endless opportunity. The only thing missing is the qualification.
Interested in finding out more about the next cohort?
Drop us a message or visit the link below. 👇
