Ready to become a personal trainer?

Who requires this qualification?

Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training 

Advance your fitness career with the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training. This is the UK’s most widely recognised personal trainer qualification and is absolutely essential if you want to start your own PT business, or work as a trainer in a gym, health club or leisure centre. 

The course combines Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer courses, to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive education. Once you have earned your Personal Training Diploma, you will be qualified and ready to start earning as a fully-fledged Personal Trainer. 

Who can do this course?

• Anyone over the age of 16.
• Have a reasonable level of fitness. 

What you will learn

This course consist of ten units of study, some practical and some theoretical. 

The topics covered in this course include: 

Basic and Advanced Anatomy & Physiology 

The starting point for any personal trainer is knowing the human anatomy and physiology. During this course, you will learn all of the different systems, including the circulatory, endocrine, skeletal, respiratory and energy systems. 

Furthermore, you will cover how they interact during physical activity – an essential topic when beginning your career in health and fitness.

Principles of Exercise, Health & Fitness 

Key to being able to programme and write long-term plans for your clients, in this course you will cover the core components of the industry.  

This includes the principles of writing a comprehensive physical activity programme, the importance of healthy eating within this, and how to cater these ideas to include all populations. 

Application of Nutrition 

You are what you eat, which is why understand and being able to guide clients through the importance of nutrition is essential for personal trainers. 

In this course, you will understand how to apply both basic and advanced nutrition plans in accordance to fitness objectives. Topics will include comprehending nutrient groups and understanding micro and macro nutrients. Additionally, you will be able to consult, communicate and set nutrition goals for your clients. 

Programming Personal Training Sessions 

As a personal trainer, programming sessions will make up a large part of your day-to-day, therefore, it is important to ensure you are equipped with extensive knowledge on how to do this. 

With this diploma, you will become fluent in the latest and most advanced training methods. This will include everything stretching, resistance training and how to adapt programmes for all types of clients. Communication will be key here, which is why you will learn how to perform consultations and effectively work with your clients. 

Delivering Personal Training Sessions 

In addition to programming sessions, you will need to be able to deliver and instruct clients. This means being able to adapt exercises where needed to accommodate for your clients and knowing their limitations. 

During this course, we will learn a huge range of stretches, core and power drills and working the body through planes of motion. You will develop the skills required to formulate a fully cohesive and flexible training session. 

How You Will Be Assessed

The assessment will be made up of coursework, written assignments, exams and practical assessments.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

• Internationally recognised Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training 
• This course is regulated by Ofqual, and recognised by CIMSPA .
• Although CIMSPA is a UK-based organisation, the good news is that all CIMSPA-endorsed qualifications are internationally recognised. For example, if you got a Level 3 personal training course in the UK, it would also be recognised by employers abroad.

Career prospect

There are numerous career paths and opportunities in the UK today for qualified Personal Trainers. Seldom does a profession offer so much choice and flexibility as there is to be found in the fitness sector. This literally puts the Fitness Professional themselves in charge of their own career path. 

Our Personal Trainer graduates go on to: 

• Work in a gym or leisure centre 
• Set up an online coaching business 
• Run boot camps 
• Run weight management and exercise groups 
• Set up your own micro-gym 
• Work for a hotel based leisure centre 
• Work in sports specialist clubs 
• GP Referral schemes 
• Cardiac Rehabilitation 

Careers Support 

Upon completion of your course, you will still receive extensive support. Whether you need assistance in preparing your CV or advice for interviews, our team will be able to offer you the help you need. 

*Master Class* 

At the end of the course, we invite industry leading personal trainers and coaches to offer an invaluable master class to our students.  

Learn from some of the best coaches in the industry as they share their stories, skills, shortcuts, failures and successes 

Develop your business skills and client base 

Learning how to promote, market and sell your PT service 

Understand how digital and social platforms can be used to grow your client base 

Tuition Fees

The cost of the course is £1,200 with a deposit of £300, if you wish to pay upfront.

0% finance available - spread the cost with interest free monthly payments 

Advanced Learner Loan

Or you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of tuition, which you will only be required to repay once you are earning at least £27,000.

Eligibility to apply for Advanced Learner Loan

• 19 years+
• Lived in UK for more than 3 years
• Have an NI number

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