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Sports, Fitness and Public Services courses

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Our Sports, Fitness and Public Services part-time courses are designed for adult learners who want to develop practical skills and knowledge for careers in health, fitness, and security roles.

Flexible and engaging, these programs cover areas such as personal training, exercise science and security, making it easy to study alongside work and life commitments. Whether you’re starting out or aiming to progress, our courses provide a pathway to exciting and rewarding opportunities.

Course list

ActiveIQ Certificate in Fitness Coaching (Gym Instructing)
  • 3rd November 2026
  • Level 2
  • 16 weeks
  • £425
ActiveIQ Diploma in Personal Training
  • 6th November 2026
  • Level 3
  • 25 weeks
  • £723
ActiveIQ Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
  • 6th November 2026
  • Level 3
  • 25 weeks
  • £811
MFC Spectactor Safety Academy
  • Level 1
  • 3 weeks
  • Free*
Security Academy
  • Level 1
  • 4 weeks
  • Free*

*Courses may be studied free or with financial support depending on your circumstances.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Our Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas offer the fresh start you need. Designed for busy adults, our flexible, one-year courses equip you with the skills, qualifications and confidence to progress to university and beyond.

Access to HE Diploma (Policing)
  • Level 3
  • 1 year
  • £4,320**

*Access to HE diplomas may be studied free. Click here to find out more.

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University Centre Middlesbrough helps you develop the skills, qualifications and experience that make you stand out. Our career-focused university programmes and excellent relationships with local, regional and national employers ensure you are ready for the world of work.

UCM delivers flexible study options study options to balance study with work, family and life, and courses are validated by the Open University and Pearson Education.

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