Description
Want to become a Personal Trainer quickly? New to the fitness industry? Then this course if perfect for you.
The aim of this Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes developing their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training.
How long is the training?
This is up to the individual, but generally, it takes approximately 6 weeks of online study. The beauty of online learning is that you can move at fast as you like. Full support is given throughout, with scheduled checkups with your tutor to keep you on track.
What makes this a FastTrack Diploma?
With the new FastTrack Personal Training Diploma, you go straight through from the start to Level 3 Personal Training.
Course Content for the Personal Trainer Certificate
- Know How To Support Clients Who Take Part In Exercise And Physical Activity
- Health, Safety And Welfare In A Fitness Environment
- Principles Of Exercise, Fitness And Health
- Preparing For Gym-Based Exercise
- Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
- Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology For Exercise And Health
- Applying The Principles Of Nutrition To A Physical Activity Programme
- Programming Personal Training With Clients
- Developing Personal Training Sessions
Study Format
We have two options for this course – simply select your preferred method above:
- Online: Complete all your theory modules online and attend 1 Gym Training Day, 1 Gym Assessment Day,1 PT Training Day and 1 PT Assessment Day (total 4 days) throughout your study, at one of our venues in the north east or London
- You will be prompted to book your Training and Assessment Days when you reach the last theory unit in each section on your student desktop. Dates can be found under the ‘Additional Information’ tab on this page
- Intensive: A mix of theory and practical workshops within a condensed time-frame at one of our venues in the north east or London;
- Gym = 2 weeks Monday-Friday
- Personal Trainer = 3 weeks Monday-Friday
All course dates can be found on the Course Dates page.
What is involved in the Assessment?
- Coursework
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical demonstration/assignment
- Multiple choice exam
What do I need for this course?
- Experience using gym & fitness equipment, including free weights is recommended
Certification
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing andPersonal Training (QCF)
- Entry onto REPs register
- REPs Points – 20
David –
Great course, great tutor. Good being able to work at own pace online
Corrina Hills (verified owner) –
Great course and training, helpful tutors.
Rachel Boon –
The tutors make the course a nice place to be, they help whenever needed and are always available even out of hours after the course day has finshed if you are unsure about your studies at home
Agnieszka Lipki –
5 Stars
Daniel Moore –
5 Stars
Ashleigh Hunter –
5 Stars
Scott Grayson (verified owner) –
Great course, great tutors, would definitely use the facilities and training for future courses
David Heyworth –
5 Stars
Ovidijus –
This course was very good for me and i enjoy it. Tutors was very helpful. received all information i needed on time. They give my a lot of ideas how to start building my career in PT business. In the future i will choose Fittraining again.
Ross Bonter –
The course was enjoyable and very informative the trainers were very helpful and did not only explain everything in the course gave me lot of ideas and help for my career
i am so glad i did my course with fit training and will be doing all of the add ons and more courses to help me with my future career
Carl Soulsby –
Fit Training have helped me gain the qualifications I need for my potential future career. The effort put in by all the staff members and Karl in particular is second to none. His knowledge is endless and this has helped me gain knowledge which i hope one day i can pass on. I would thoroughly recommend FitTraining to all aspiring to get into the fitness industry.
Daniel Moore –
Course was great, learnt a lot.
Rachel –
I have just completed my level 2 & level 3 with Fit Training…. Both courses are fantastic for anyone looking to get onto the ladder of fitness or work in a gym environment. The work involved is very beneficial and the tutors could not be any nicer, they give you all the support you need and more. Would 100% recommend anyone wanting to do something in the fitness industry to choose Fit Training.
Agnes L –
The course was really interesting and help me a lot with my personal trainer career. I’m Polish so I was nervous from begging but everything was understanding for me,everyone so friendly. I really recommend fit training.
Ashleigh Hunter –
Really enjoyed the level 3 personal training course! Excellent tutors and classroom environment. Everything I have learnt will help my progress in my career in the fitness industry, I would highly recommend the course to anyone considering a career in personal training.
Rhiannan Mcneill –
The course was suitable in terms of the coursework that was provided and the trainers were supportive in many aspects of the course. Overall it was pretty good, apart from slight disorganisation with timetables etc, however I would still recommend as it covered all the relevant topics.
Lee Ruddock –
Overall i found the level 2 & 3 very enjoyable
Lee Ruddock –
Overall i found the level 2 and 3 course enjoyable.
Sarah O’Brien –
I enjoyed level 2 and 3 pt training courses online and in the class room environment. I found the work challenging and rewarding. The skills I have learnt will help me in my future for my employment goals and personal aims.
Abigail –
i feel the course was very effective and i really enjoyed it. cant wait to go back to my work place and start applying everything i have learnt in the gym and with clients.