By Study Active

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training


Course Date:

Variable - to suit learner

Total Course Time: 660 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 294 Hours

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise and Fitness

Venue: Online

Region: National


The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is aimed at anyone wishing to become a fully qualified Personal Trainer. The course is studied flexibly using home-study, e-learning and online tutorials as well as ongoing support via phone and email from a team of expert tutors.

Study Active are one of the UK's most established and recognised Personal Training course providers with an outstanding reputation ensuring exceptional fitness education.



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Training Overview


Course details

Throughout your level 3 course you will study a range of core modules including;

  • Principles of anatomy & physiology (including basic exercise science)
  • Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors health & safety in the fitness environment
  • Client consultations to support behaviour change & setting fitness goals
  • Gym-based exercise including cardiovascular & resistance workouts
  • Advanced A&P including exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology etc
  • The principles of nutrition and their application to fitness programmes
  • Common medical conditions (including those applicable to senior fitness)
  • Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
  • Design exercise programs and delivering personal training
  • Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

In terms of level 3 assessment, you will complete coursework, practical exams and multiple choice theory exams that you will need to complete. You have unlimited attempts at no extra cost!

Course features

Once you've completed the course, you will benefit from Study Active's free fitness career guidance, PT start-up support and you will automatically become eligible for a guaranteed interview at one of the many nationwide gyms!

After earning your certification, you can then join CIMSPA at Level 3, and then apply to join EREPS which could open doors to working internationally. You may also wish to pursue other qualifications such as group fitness / group training, pilates, first aid / CPR etc.

You will also receive 20 FREE CPD units including: * Tri-Planar Kettlebells, * Suspension Training, * Online PT, * Power Clubs, * Rig Training, * Obesity Myths, * Fuelling Exercise and MORE!

(Please note that the free online CPD is provided, at no extra cost, direct from the awarding organisation. This CPD contains learning material for professional development and does not lead to a formal qualification)

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

No pre-requisite required, just an active interest in health and fitness

Career Development

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training will qualify you to work as a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer. After earning your certification, you may wish to pursue other fitness qualifications such as Exercise Referral, Pre and Postnatal Exercise or Advanced Personal Training.

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