Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Become a Level 3 Personal Trainer with our CIMSPA accredited Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training qualification. The qualification will cover units across both the Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is our most popular qualification. If you are new to the industry, have a passion for fitness, and want to help people achieve their goals then this is the qualification for you. We not only give you all the skills and knowledge to deliver 1-2-1 and group training sessions, but we also help you understand business and marketing approaches allowing you to grow a lasting personal training client base.

Gain the fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with the ability to provide sound nutritional advice, with the ability to design and implement bespoke programming for clients. Learn the principles of exercise, fitness, and health, and how to support clients in their lifestyle changes, offering a quality service, delivering gym and PT based sessions, learn how to implement SMART goal setting into training and nutrition targets, to help your clients be successful and in turn helping your business thrive.

The Advanced Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training will give you the skills and knowledge required to stand out in the industry, deliver excellent sessions, supply client support, start working in your local gym, and grow a successful personal training business or travel the world training clients. By completing this CIMSPA recognised course, you can pursue a career as a Personal Trainer in the UK or Internationally and potentially earn an annual salary in the region of £50k. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the following topics:

• Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
• Nutrition in relation to physical activity programs and the strong links to diet and physical activity.
• A personal trainer needs to design, manage, and adapt a personal training program for healthy adults of all ages.
• Setting up and promoting their own personal training or fitness business.
• Key principles of exercise, fitness, and health, including the components, principles, and variables of fitness, the health and benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.
• Personal trainers need to maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

Study a range of topics within the Level 3 Personal Training Diploma. Beginning with the Level 2 Gym Instructor.

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Unit 1 – Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness, and health

Unit 2 – Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology for exercise and health

Unit 3 – Know how to support clients' lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity

Unit 4 – Principles for professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment

Unit 5 – Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions

Unit 6 - Planning and Instructing gym-based exercise

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Unit 1 - Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health

Unit 2 – Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Program

Unit 3 – Planning exercise program design for personal training clients

Unit 4 – Delivering exercise programs for personal training sessions including an Assignment: Part 1, 2, and 3 (details are attached)

Unit 5 – Business and Marketing for Fitness Professionals and the use of information technology for personal trainers

The qualification will be assessed via either face-to-face or practical video assessments, completion of coursework portfolios, and client case studies. Along with an industry experience log, with relevant industry experience gained.

On completion of the Level 3 Personal Training Diploma qualification, you will receive your CIMSPA recognised certification from Focus Awards. Enter the industry as a fully qualified Personal Trainer.

This level 3 personal trainer diploma qualification is designed for those looking to become a personal trainer - with no previous fitness qualifications required. Take the step from gym-goer to becoming a qualified Personal Trainer with this qualification.

Study anywhere with a mix of face-to-face and online learning options, guided by our team of expert tutors, each with over 20 years of experience as successful personal trainers, through online webinar training, continued tutor support via phone call, live chat, and email. Practical assessments can be completed either face to face or via video assessments, and coursework is completed by online exams and portfolio assessments. All learning resources are supplied, including our unique e-learning platform, which isn't available from any other training provider, giving you your own personal learning centre, to study and upload any coursework to be marked.

Learning Options

Face-to-Face: (Most Popular) Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time and want face-to-face instruction at a chosen location local to them. The qualification is assessed by completing a coursework portfolio and a face-to-face practical assessment. Once you have completed your coursework using our interactive E-learning platform you will be invited to attend a practical weekend. A highly skilled tutor will then teach you all the skills, techniques, and applications to enable you to be a successful personal trainer. You will complete your practical assessment on the same weekend.

Online Distance Learning: This has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 8 weeks. The qualification is assessed by completing a coursework portfolio and practical video assessments. The coursework portfolio is completed using our interactive e-learning platform. The practical assessment is completed by attending 16 hours of live virtual teaching delivered via zoom with our team of expert tutors. You would then be required to submit a video of your practical assessment.

Fast Track Intensive Learning

The fast-track face-to-face learning method can see you qualify in as little as 2 weeks. You will be taught both theory and practical parts of the course face-to-face in a classroom and gym environment. You will complete all your assessments including a coursework portfolio, exams, and practical assessments during the course. This interactive learning option will enable to you start personal training immediately after completing the course.

This qualification is for fitness enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a career in the fitness industry as Personal Trainer, no previous qualifications are necessary.

Many of those who complete the Advanced Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training qualification often go on to complete other courses to further their own continued professional development.

• Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
• Level 3 Sports Massage
• Level 3 GP Referral
• Level 3 Pre/Post Natal
• Level 3 Older Adults

Level 3 Diploma Gym Instructor & Personal Training

Hard copy certificate - Included