A COLLEGE will be helping students shape up for careers in the fitness industry after adding a personal trainer course.

As well as the Personal Trainer Level 3 course, Darlington College is offering the Fitness Instructor Certificate Level 2.

The new courses start from £400.

Laura Cowie, the college's marketing manager, said: "We are delighted to be offering these courses as there are some fantastic career opportunities out there in the health and fitness industry.

"Leading a healthy lifestyle has never been more important, so we're expecting a great deal of interest in these courses."

For further information about the courses, contact the college on 01325-503030.