• Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    PS303
  • Campus
    Oval
  • Fee
    £2225.00
  • Start Date
    23rd Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 3
  • Duration
    1 year

This Level 3 course is a technical level qualification that will develop your knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career in sport and the active leisure industry as a personal trainer in gym-based exercise.

This qualification is approved and endorsed by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).

  • Course Details

    The course covers:

    • Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness
    • Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors
    • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
    • Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change
    • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
    • The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
    • Understanding lifestyle, health, well-being and common medical conditions
    • Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviour in clients
    • Programme design and delivery for personal training
    • Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
  • Entry Guidelines

    To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need:

    A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
                                         OR
    A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)

    Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Self employment

    Working in gym environment

    Short courses to enhance qualification portfolio ie kettlebells, circuit training, group exercise and studio spinning.

  • Timetable

    Tuesday, 18:00 - 21:00

    Start Date: 24/09/2024

     

  • Assessment Methods

    The course is assessed using a combination of practical and portfolio-based activities.

    There is also an externally set online exam