
The Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training Diploma (practitioner) will provide you with the skills you need to have a successful career as personal trainer.
Our personal trainer courses are all delivered with face-to-face training to give you the practical experience of communicating, assessing, and motivating your clients. We believe that training you in a gym and studio environment, with tutors and peers, will give you the right skills and experience to start your PT career.
The gym instructing module will give you the foundation knowledge and practical experience that inspires confidence in your clients and employers.
You'll leave this course having received the guidance and support to train clients and create advanced fitness plans over a number of practical sessions.
This course has been developed to meet the latest industry standards. It's CIMSPA accredited and is internationally recognised.
Takeaways
- This course is delivered full-time (weekdays) or part-time (weekends/weekdays/evenings)
- Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests
- Gain the tools to develop and plan gym programmes for a wide range of customers
- Learn the skills needed to deliver one-to-one consultations and group inductions
- Be able to start-up, develop and market your PT business with our business skills course units
- Take part in inspiring practical workshops and engaging theory sessions to learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career
- Learn the skills to train clients and small groups
- This course will qualify you to work as a Personal Trainer in a gym or self-employed
- This course includes High Intensity Training (HIIT) CPD that will give you the knowledge to plan and teach small group training sessions. A focus on HIIT and functional training will give you the skills to expand your offer as a PT. You will receive a separate certificate for this module.
Offer and payment options
- 0% finance available - spread the cost with interest free monthly payments
- Get 10% off our full-time route when you pay in full at least 2 months before the start date
- Apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course and pay once you earn over £27,295*
Want to know more about the course?
Get in touch with our course advisors and find out how we can get your career off to a great start.
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The course is delivered full-time or part-time at our locations around the UK.
Full-time / Weekdays
- 19 days face-to-face tuition
- More face to face content with three online units to study at home
- 2 sessions online via Zoom with a tutor, to develop and complete case study assignments, in addition to the face to face attendance.
- 2 days of practical assessments
Part-time / Weekends or Weekdays or Evenings
- 10 days face-to-face tuition
- More online course content to study at home than the full-time format to give you a more flexible learning experience
- 2 sessions online via Zoom with a tutor, to develop and complete case study assignments, in addition to the face to face attendance.
- 2 days of practical assessments
What you will learn
Theory modules
- Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2)
- Gym Based Planning, Preparation, and Delivery
- Providing a Positive Customer Experience
- Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
- Applied Anatomy (Level 3)
- Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
- Promoting Wellness Through Client Motivation
- Bespoke Exercise Programme Design
- Customed exercise Programme Instruction
- Communication Techniques
- Business Acumen for a Successful Personal Training Practice
Practical modules
- Level 2 Gym Based Programme Delivery and Professional Instruction
- Level 3 Personal Training Instruction and Communication
- HIIT
Develop your gym knowledge to provide a positive customer experience
- Learn how to instruct effective exercise sessions in the gym in a safe environment
- Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests
- Develop and plan gym programmes to a wide range of customers (including 13-18-year-olds and older adults)
- Learn how to maintain health, safety and customer welfare
Develop your skills to help clients achieve their goals
- Learn how to customise and provide tailored gym and exercise programmes
- Deliver one-to-one consultations and small group inductions to support clients in achieving their goals
- Provide you with the ability to train a wide variety of individuals (including those with medical conditions which effect their lifestyle and wellbeing)
- Gain an understanding of the role digital technology can play in supporting your clients programmes
- Use your nutritional knowledge to support your client’s physical activity and help them achieve their personal goal
- Carry out detailed postural analysis with clients to help you to write corrective programmes to increase their function
Develop your business skills and client base
- Learn how to promote, market and sell your PT service
- Understand how digital and social platforms can be used to grow your client base
Develop your communication skills
- Learn how to communicate with clients effectively to promote wellness and exercise
- Understand how rapport and soft skills can be used to motivate and change your clients behaviour
Be more versatile and employable
- Plan effective sessions for small groups and individuals in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
- Develop challenging and effective sessions for individuals and small groups, targeting posture, core stability and flexibility
How you will be assessed
A combination of practical and written assessment methods including:
- Practical assessments on each module
- Multiple choice theory papers
- Case studies
- Worksheets
What you qualify with
This combined course is accredited and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and will give you a total of:
- 14 CIMSPA points
The certificates you will receive are:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner)
- YMCAfit HIIT
Who can do this course
- Anyone over 16
- Must have experience using cardiovascular equipment as well as fixed and free weights within a gym environment
Call us on 0203 944 2533 (Local rate) to book your course or fill out our request a call back form.
Payment options
We accept debit or credit cards over the phone or in person at our London head office. Our office is open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
You can either pay:
- in full
- or by setting up an interest free direct debit for 6, 9 or 12 monthly installments.
Financial support
If you are over 19, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan that could help cover the cost of the course. Find out if you are eligible.
When you book your course with an Advanced Learner Loan, you'll need to pay an upfront payment of £250 which is refunded upon receipt of full funding. If eligible, you will be entitled to a maximum loan of £2,100.
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 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 0203 944 2533 (Local rate) to reserve your place today.