L3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training

The course is delivered full-time or part-time at our locations around the UK.

Full-time / Weekdays

• 23 days face-to-face tuition (Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training)
• 3 days of practical assessments
• 1 day CPD course Padwork for Small Group

Part-time  / Weekends

• 12 days face-to-face tuition (Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training)
• eLearning home study
• 3 days of practical assessments
• 1 day CPD course Padwork for Small Groups

eLearning home study is supported by our Learning Support team who will provide you with revision plans, training tips and ongoing support through the Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition modules. You will also get access to our eLearning portal as soon as you book your place.

What you will learn

Theory modules

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2 and 3)
• Nutrition (Level 2 and 3)

Practical modules

• Level 2 Gym Instructing
• Level 3 Personal Training
• Padwork for Small Groups

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 a 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

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 both the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and will give you a total of:

• 20 REPs points and entry to REPs at Level 3
• 17 CIMSPA points

The certificates you will receive are:

• YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner)
• YMCAfit Padwork for Small Groups

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

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 0844 346 0036 to reserve your place today.