The Public Services: Physical Preparation & Lifestyle for Service Roles course is designed to help aspiring public service professionals develop the fitness and lifestyle foundations necessary for physically demanding roles. Learners will explore the unique fitness standards expected by various UK uniformed services, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and resilience. The course begins with an introduction to the role of fitness in public services, offering insight into how physical capabilities directly impact operational effectiveness and career progression.

As the course progresses, learners will engage in structured fitness assessments and develop tailored training programmes aligned with their service goals. In-depth modules on nutrition and hydration support optimal physical performance, while lifestyle-focused lessons address sleep, recovery, stress management, and the avoidance of harmful substances. The programme places strong emphasis on psychological readiness, promoting a holistic approach to physical and mental fitness for long-term service success.

Hands-on group challenges and practical scenarios provide real-world experience in leadership, teamwork, and fitness-based problem-solving—key traits sought by recruiters in the public services. Learners will also receive targeted preparation for fitness entry tests across roles in the police, fire service, armed forces, and more. By the end of the course, participants will have built a personalised fitness and wellbeing plan and developed the physical and mental resilience required to thrive in public service careers.