Course
Personal Training Course
Gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to provide personal training on a one-to-one basis.
Next Course Dates
- Sheffield - Start Date: 3rd May 2025
- Sheffield - Start Date: 12th Jul 2025
- Sheffield - Start Date: 18th Oct 2025
- Sheffield - Start Date: 5th Nov 2025
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Cost: £1,395.00
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Course Summary
The Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training gives you the skills and knowledge you need to provide one-to-one training, assessments, nutritional advice and progressive programming to a range of individual clients. This qualification allows you to register with CIMPSA, where you will be placed on a directory and will be able to access further CPD training.
Become recognised as a qualified personal trainer
How You're Taught
The course is delivered in-person over 9 full days, starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm each day. It is a requirement that you attend all 9 days.
We typically run the course over four and a half weekends (non-consecutive) but we do sometimes deliver midweek courses (typically on Wednesdays and Thursdays) if you are not available on weekends.
Prior to starting the course, we will post out a workbook (with supporting manuals) to give you a head start on some of the course content. During this time a tutor will be available for support if you need it.
Assessment
There are a number of different assessments which we intergrate throughout the course. These include:
1. Multiple Choice Theory Exams
2. Online Assessment Workbook
3. Programming
4. On-course Practical Assessment
5. Summative Practical Assessment
6. Business Project
7. Nutritional Consultation
Progression
Once you have succesfully completed the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training qualification, you can provide one-to-one training in an unsupervised environment, giving you the opportunity to start your own PT business. Alternatively, you could apply for Personal Training jobs at any fitness facility.
You may also wish to further your knowledge and skills in other areas, such as: Level 4 Nutrition, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Level 3 Performance Massage, Level 4 Sports Massage, Level 4 Strength and Conditioning and/or Level 3 Teaching Pilates.
Entry Requirement
You must hold a Level 2 Certification in Gym Instructing or equivalent and must have gained that qualification in the past 3-5 years. If you completed it outside of that time frame, you will be required to take an additional assessment to ensure your knowledge is up to date.
Modules
An advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology.
How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme.
How to carry out a range of physical measurements & assessments.
Advanced training systems; resistance, cardiovascular, flexibility & core stability training.
How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients.
How to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages.
How to deliver personal training as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages.
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £1395.
A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
You can pay for this course yourself (self-funded) either in full or over a maximum of 6 interest-free monthly instalments (using an Envisage Payment Plan).
If you aged 19 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. More information about this is available in the "Payment and Funding" section of the website.
If somebody else is paying for the course on your behalf (e.g. your employer or another organisation), please select "Invoice" at the payment section of your booking and we will be in touch for more information about this.
How to Apply
Click the "Book Now" button on this screen.
You'll be taken to a booking details page where you will need to provide your personal information and choose your preferred payment method.
Payment methods include:
- Pay for your course
- £100.00 deposit, then pay the remainder before you start
- Or pay in full now
- Envisage Payment Plan
- Arrange a payment plan with us so that you can spread the payments over a maximum of 6 monthly instalments.
- 19+ Advanced Learner Loan
- You'll not be charged anything at this stage and a member of our team will contact you to arrange a loan sign-up.
- Invoice
- Is your employer or another organisation paying for the course for you? If so, choose "Invoice" and you'll not be charged anything up front, we'll then contact you for further details.
If you have any questions about booking a course with us, please get in touch.