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CIMSPA Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training

Online course with study materials and full tutor support.

Future Step Education

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£700 inc VAT (was £1,178)
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Offer ends 31 August 2024
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (RQF)
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  • Certificate of completion - Free
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview

The Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training replaces the original Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training and provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge to become a CIMSPA recognised Personal Trainer through quality training and expert tutors.

Each package will increase your employability as a personal trainer, provide you with a wider potential client base and enhances your own professional development. Once qualified you will be able to work on a self-employed basis, train clients in an environment of your choice, or become employed by a gym or fitness setting.

You will develop a deeper understanding of how to create advanced fitness plans and provide consultations; giving you the ability to utilise a full range of activities for your clients.

The promotional offer price is inclusive of all course costs including resources, tutor support, and certification.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

On completion learners will receive both digital/PDF and hard copy of certificate.

Description

Following payment, you will be allocated a tutor who will contact you within 24 hours to get you started. You will receive full digital resources to support your study including a fully interactive Elearning portal and will have access to a wide range of online tutorials and webinars. Access to your tutor is unlimited and there is no deadline for course completion.

As a guide, 3 - 6 hours a week allocated study time should lead to course completion in approximately 16 weeks. You can devise an assessment plan with your tutor based on how long you want your course to take and all tutors aim to provide feedback on assignment submissions within 48 hours.

The diploma is made up of 2 qualifications :

Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym-Based Exercise (RQF)

Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)

Each course starts with a series of theory units and then has a practical assessment at the end. You will be required to work with a client of your choice and guide them through safe and effective exercise as required by each course. Your tutor will prepare you in full for this and explain each step in detail. You can either deliver and record the practical session yourself in a suitable fitness setting or you can attend one of our live assessment days (subject to availability)

Following the completion of the Diploma, you will be certified in 3 - 5 weeks and you can join the CIMSPA register of exercise professionals if you choose to.

We can also offer a guaranteed interview with some of the largest commercial fitness providers in the UK. Your tutor will discuss this option with you during your initial consultation.

We offer instalment plans with this programme which are free of interest, fees or credit checks.

The units of study are listed below -

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – The Skeletal System
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – The Muscular System
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – The Musculoskeletal System
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – Postural and Core Stability
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise – The Respiratory System
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health – The Heart & Circulation
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health – The Nervous System
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health – The Endocrine System
  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health – The Energy Systems
  • Principles of exercise, fitness and health
  • Principles of nutrition and guidelines
  • Clients and nutrition – Collating Information and Advice
  • Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
  • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
  • Exercise Safety and Monitoring
  • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
  • Planning gym-based exercise
  • Planning gym-based exercise tasks – consultation and goal setting
  • How to Instruct gym-based exercise
  • Instruct gym-based exercise tasks
  • Business acumen and the use of information technology for a personal trainer
  • Understanding programming personal training with clients
  • Planning a personal training programme for the individual
  • Delivering personal training sessions
  • Delivering personal training tasks

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who has a passion for fitness and health and wants to teach and guide others by becoming a fully qualified instructor and Personal Trainer.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements start this course straight away, but a level of physical fitness is necessary and some experience of gym-based exercise is recommended. However, working experience in the fitness industry is not mandatory.

You will not need to study the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing before you enrol on this course. No prior qualifications are necessary.

Career path

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be able to join CIMSPA as a fully certified fitness professional and will be qualified to work as a personal trainer on an employed or self-employed basis

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Tara asked:

If I already have level 2 gym is the price reducee. Many thanks

Answer:

Hi Tara, If you already have a recognised Level 2 Gym Instructors qualification you would only need to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. Please visit our website for information on this course. Thanks

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Adam asked:

Hi I'm starting this from scratch, do I need a level 2 certificate or does the level 3 course cover both? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Adam, The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is included in the diploma. You will start with this course/ Please let us know if you have any other questions. Future Step Education

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Helen asked:

Hi, the course duration is 24weeks.How many hours would this possibly be please so that I can calculate weekly times. Thank you Helen

Answer:

Hi Helen, 24 weeks is an average completion time which is required by Reed. We have had learners complete in as little as 6 weeks which would require intensive daily study and some that take a lot longer. If you have a timeframe in mind, your tutor will devise a scheme of work to meet your deadline. Please feel free to ask any other questions. Future Step Education

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Matt asked:

Is the qualification given a "Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training" recognised by UCAS or a different one?

Answer:

Hi Matt, This is an nationally recognised/accredited course. The awarding organisation are Focus Awards. Thanks Future Step Education

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Amelia asked:

How is this course assessed? Do you have an exam? Can you be a personal trainer in the gym and teach fitness classes from this qualification?

Answer:

Hi Amelia, The final assessment of the course is completed by yourself training a client in a fitness setting. There is no written exam for the online course. You can either submit video evidence of the assessment or attend a live assessment day. Once complete you will be a certified personal trainer and able to train clients in a fitness setting. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Future Step Education

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Jon asked:

Hi, please can you confirm that it is definitely NOT necessary to complete a Level 2 Fitness Instructing qualification prior to commencing this course

Answer:

Hi Jon, No, the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training includes the Level 2 in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based). You will complete this as the first part of the course. Please let us know if any other questions. Future Step Education

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Lydia asked:

How do you choose the instalment option? It only says card or paypal

Answer:

Hi Lydia, Thank you for the message. The enquiry option is now available for you to contact us directly. Please let us know if any other questions at this stage. Future Step Education

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Valentin asked:

Hi and the payment should be all many once?

Answer:

Hi Valentin, Payments can be made in instalments for this course. Please contact us via the ‘enquiry’ option for more details. Thanks

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Valentin asked:

Hi where is recognized this course just here in uk ?

Answer:

Hi Valentin, The qualification is internationally recognised and can be used abroad to work as a fitness professional. Course payment can be made in full or by instalments. Please let us know if any further questions. Future Step Education

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can i pay in installments? (i don't live in the UK)

Answer:

Hi there, yes we do. Please see our website for more details on this. Many thanks. Future Step Education

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Godfrey asked:

Hello there, I have gotten my NASM CPT in Hong Kong, do I still need a level 2 certificate or does the level 3 course cover both? Thanks

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your message. Without seeing your certificate it is difficult to determine what it is the equivalent of. We would recommend contacting CIMSPA to check the validation of your qualification. Please let us know if you have any other questions Future Step Education

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Eshiet Edidiong Eddie asked:

How can I make the 104 pounds , 3 months periodic payment? Because I can only see the 50pounds , 12month plan link.

Answer:

Hi, The payment plan you are referring to is arranged and managed by Reed so unfortunately we are not aware of their schedules etc. We offer the same facilities directly if you continue to have no success with the option you are trying. Thanks Future Step Education

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Kenny asked:

Hi. I want to take this course from the level 2. However I'd like to know what you mean by "able to join the REPs/CIMPSA" upon completion. Free?

Answer:

Hi Kenny, This is referring to the course being recognised by CIMSPA and the certificate you receive on completion meeting their requirement for joining their register of exercise professionals. The CIMSPA registration/membership fee isn't included in the price. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Future Step Education

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Ruth asked:

Hi - if you do a live assessment, do you need to bring a 'client' with you? If so, what is the time commitment needed from the client?

Answer:

Hi Ruth, Yes, we run live assessment days. There are 2 practical assessments in the Level 3 Diploma. Each will last approximately 1 hour. Please contact us for details of upcoming live assessment. If you have any additional questions, please let us know. Future Step Education

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summer bevan asked:

how old do I have to be in order to do this course

Answer:

Hi Summer, You must be aged 16 or above to access the Personal Trainer course. Please note you need to be aged 18 to obtain the insurances required to work as a PT. Please let us know if any other questions. Future Step Education

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Wendy asked:

I teach Zumba and group fitness classes in a local community centre. Could I film the assessment videos in the centre or does it have to be in a gym?

Answer:

Hi Wendy, Possibly. One of our PT tutors will need to discuss the equipment you have access to before we can confirm. Please contact us through the enquiry form or directly at our website and we can confirm. Thanks

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Grace asked:

Hi, Are the practical assessments/exams completed via video, or do you have to go to a gym to complete them? If so, how do you go about this?

Answer:

Hi Grace, In answer to you question - both. Normally you would complete these in a gym at either one of our assessment days, or by recording the session yourself with a client. There are alternative assessment arrangements in place during this period of Covid-19 restrictions if you have access to equipment. Your tutor would discuss this with you. Future Step Education

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Sean asked:

Hi, Can you expand of what to include within the submitted exam video? Is there coursework to test knowledge of the list of included aspects? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Sean, The submitted video assessment needs to demonstrate safe and effective instruction / personal training. You will plan and prepare x2 programmes of physical activity and deliver these during each assessment. The theory/course work covers a range of topics relative to fitness, including A+P, nutrition and health and safety. Please let us know if you have any other questions Future Step Education

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Melinda asked:

I would be very interested in your level 3 diploma course however is this diploma recognised in Australia and Switzerland? Thanks for letting me know?

Answer:

Hi Melinda, Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, the qualification is recognised internationally and can be used abroad to obtain work as a fitness professional. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Future Step Education

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Steve asked:

Hi. How many assessments for the course?

Answer:

Hi Steve, The course has 2 practical assessments included in total. These are each 45 - 60 minutes long. Please let us know if any other questions Future Step Education

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Valentin asked:

Can I do this course just online?? Because I'm working night 7 days per week and I can't afford to go to the classes Thank you.

Answer:

Hi Valentin, All the theory from the course is completed online but the practical assessments need to be completed in a gym/fitness setting. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Future Step Education

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Warren asked:

The course duration says 24 wks, depending on how I progress, would I be able to complete this quicker? I have seen the same course with 7 wk duration

Answer:

Hi Warren, Yes, absolutely. Based on the amount of time you can allocate per week, you could finish in 7 weeks. The 24 weeks we suggest is an average completion time. Please let us know if you have anymore questions. Future Step Education.

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Matt asked:

If I pay in full and drop out can I get a refund/partial refund? Alternatively if I pay in instalments if I drop out can I stop the payments? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Matt, Please contact us directly to discuss finance options. Thanks Future Step Education

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Tara asked:

Is this REPS or CIMPSA recognised qualification?

Answer:

Hi Tara, Yes, you will be able to apply to REPS once your course is complete and our awarding organisations are partners with CIMPSA. Thanks

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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