Advanced Diploma in Personal Training
Start your career in personal training
A career as a personal trainer can be both financially lucrative and emotionally rewarding. You have the opportunity to run your own business and develop a career that that you can build around your life. It offers a break from the mundane cycle of working nine to five and ensures that no two days are the same.
Our Advanced Diploma in Personal Training will give you an extensive portfolio of skills and the expertise to ensure that your new career gets off to the best possible start.
See the course in action
The personal training course that gives you more -
the UK’s only PT course with Suspension Fitness and Padwork for PTs
Included as part of the diploma are the Suspension Fitness and Padwork for PTs modules, worth £250, to equip you with the tools to deliver these popular and contemporary fitness training methods.
Plus
- it's an internationally recognised qualification
- innovative eLearning resources for both Level 2 and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
- guaranteed job interviews with Virgin Active, Fitness First, David Lloyd and many more
- 0% finance available - spread the cost with interest free monthly payments
- unparalleled student support to help you along your way
- free and discounted Power Plate training
- a discount on equipment – 10% off all Physique products
- a free Anatomy for Exercise DVD
Becoming a personal trainer with YMCAfit
Read our brochure to find out more about becoming a personal trainer.
Download the course brochure (opens pdf)The Advanced Diploma in Personal Training consists of the following modules:
A fantastic first step into the fitness industry and the foundation for any further progression in qualifying to become a personal trainer.
Perform an array of assessments to analyse the effectiveness of training programmes that you’ve implemented.
Develop new and innovative training approaches and formulating effective long-term periodised training programmes that are specific for your clients’ goals.
Analyse food diaries, educate your clients on healthy eating guidelines and offer generic food recommendations to help them towards their goals.
Plan, prepare and implement a business plan including a marketing strategy to gain and retain clients.
Take to the great outdoors and learn how to use the environment to create great programmes or even boot camp style classes.
Develop sport-specific training programmes for clients who have a particular sporting goal or hobby.
Train clients in a more ‘functional’ way through manipulating their bodyweight to produce a suspension-based workout.
Ideal for a mobile PT, help your clients to develop strength, power and endurance through a martial arts based approach to fitness.
Prerequisites
- Over age of 16
- Experience of using cardiovascular equipment; fixed and free weights within a gym environment
Format
We offer two routes for completing the diploma:
1. Advanced Diploma in Personal Training - Intensive
- The intensive course consists of nine modules and will give you all the necessary skills to start your career as an employed or freelance personal trainer.
- Format: intensive
- Duration: 40 days over 15 weeks (week in, week off basis)
2. Advanced Diploma in Personal Training - Modular
- You may wish to study whilst staying within full-time employment. With this in mind, we offer a modular route that allows you to complete modules one at a time.
- Format: modular
- Duration: a speed that suits you; seven months to one year is definitely achievable.
Assessment
Each component is assessed separately (see individual modules for assessment details).
Certification
- CYQ Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Personal Training
REPs
Entry to REPs at Level 3
Course price
Price: £3,070
Deposit: fees include a non-refundable deposit of £250.
Pay for your course in six monthly instalments
Interest free direct debit is available on intensive Advanced Diploma in Personal Training bookings. Contact us to find out more.
Special Offer
- Save £200 on intensive format when you book and pay 2 or more calendar months before the course start date
- Save £250 on the part-time route when you book and pay for all the modules together
Payment methods
You can pay for YMCAfit courses in the following ways:
- Credit/debit card by telephone on 020 7343 1850 (option 1)
- In person at our offices during the hours (9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 3pm on Friday)
- Interest free direct debit which is available on intensive Advanced Diploma in Personal Training bookings. Pay over six monthly instalments. Contact us to find out more.
- Cheques or postal orders by post. Please make these payable to ‘YMCA Fitness Industry Training’
- Purchase order/invoice
- By fax on 0843 221 1548
Note: postal bookings can only be confirmed once we have received the payment and a completed application form, which is signed and dated. Please do not send cash through the post.
Free Open Evenings
Come along to one of our free open evenings, which run throughout the year.
Tutors and members of the Course Sales Team will be available to discuss:
- The content of the YMCA Advanced Diploma in Personal Training
- Different training routes available to you
- The training and support you'll receive whilst studying
- Career paths once you're qualified
- Continuing professional development
You'll also get the opportunity to check out the course venue, course manuals and meet other potential students.
It's free to book, so just call our Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1850 to reserve your place today.
I was fascinated by everything I learnt and I loved the fact the course enabled me to get even fitter.
