Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Start your career as a Personal Trainer with no previous qualifications with our Personal Training diploma. This qualification is the gold standard and ensures you are industry ready. 

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Hours

799

Price

From £1850

About this course

Ready to turn your passion for fitness into a successful career? Start your career as a Personal Trainer with no previous qualifications with the Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training Diploma (practitioner) course. 

Gain the foundation knowledge and practical experience that inspires confidence in your clients and employers. Take part in inspiring practical workshops and engaging theory sessions to learn how to train clients and create advanced fitness plans over a number of practical sessions. Our face-to-face format also includes our Emergency First Aid qualification.

Embark on a career with a qualification that is CIMSPA accredited, internationally recognised and developed to give you the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career in fitness. 

We believe that training you in a gym environment will give you the right experience and provide you with the qualification you need to get employed.  

Flexible learning formats

Full-time 

Qualify in 12 weeks 
Webinars and face to face sessions delivered on weekdays 
Support provided by our expert tutors  
Access to our online learning platform which contains eLearning and assessment activities 
Independent study required 
1 x in person assessment 

Part-time 

Qualify in 29 weeks 
Webinars and face to face sessions delivered on weekends 
Supported by our expert tutors 
Access to our online learning platform which contains eLearning and assessment activities 
Independent study required 
1 x in person assessment 

Overview

  • Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
  • Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants
  • Principles of physical activity, exercise and training approached to develop fitness and health
  • Health awareness and lifestyle management
  • Supporting clients in a gym-based environment
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate gym-based training
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
  • Health screening, risk stratification and scope of practice
  • Nutrition for physical activity and exercise
  • Consultation and assessment for personal training
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training
  • Plan, delivery and evaluate outdoor training
  • Business acumen for fitness professionals

Skills

  • Gain the tools to develop and plan gym programmes for a wide range of customers.
  • Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests.
  • Learn to develop and market a successful PT business.
  • Learn the skills to train clients individually or in small groups.
  • Gain the knowledge to plan and teach small group HIIT sessions.
  • Learn the skills needed to deliver one-to-one consultations and group inductions.

Career progression

  • You’ll be qualified to work in any gym across the UK.
  • Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings.
  • Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career.

Support

  • You’ll be taught by the best tutors in the industry, who will provide guidance and support throughout the course.
  • Access online eLearning.
  • Unparalleled support online, over the phone and in person.

Open book knowledge tests
Practical assessments
Video assessments
Independent research opportunities
Assessments to reflect specific job skills
YMCA Awards Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer
You must be over 16 years of age

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Leicester

Brighton

Fees and Funding Options

Payment and Funding Guide

Pay upfront

Pay the full amount for your course upfront in one lump sum.

0% Finance

Spread the cost with a deposit and an interest-free monthly direct debit.

Early Bird

Get 10% off when you pay in full 2 months before the start date.

How to book?

Simple, just speak to one of our course advisors.

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Course Dates and Locations

We deliver our face-to-face courses from state-of-the-art venues across England. This course is currently running from:

London, Manchester, Bristol, Leicester, Brighton

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