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

• 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

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.