Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

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

Key learning outcomes:

• Principles of anatomy and physiology (including basic exercise science)
• Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors emphasising the importance of professionalism in the fitness industry
• Health & safety in the fitness environment
• Client consultations to support behaviour change and setting fitness goals
• Gym-based exercise including cardiovascular and resistance workouts
• Advanced anatomy and physiology 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 programmes and delivering personal training
• Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework
• Practical exams
• Multiple-choice theory exams

You will have unlimited attempts at all assessments at no extra cost! Both theoretical and practical assessments can be completed remotely, providing flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional commitments.

Once complete, whilst the exam board are certifying your achievement, you will benefit from free career guidance as well as becoming eligible to progress onto the L3 Personal Trainer course. Once certified, you can join CIMSPA and you may wish to pursue other qualifications such as group fitness/group training, pilates, first aid/CPR etc.

As part of your continued-education 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.)

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

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.