• A personal trainer from The Fitness Group lifting a weight
By The Fitness Group

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Course Date:

Anytime

Total Course Time: 660 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 294 Hours

Format: Online, In person, and Hybrid (online & in person)

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Various

Region: National, Glasgow, Derby and Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, London, North of Tyne, and Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe but effective exercise programmes, and to develop their skills and knowledge to allow the learner to pursue a career in personal training.

The Fitness Group Education is a leading UK provider of high-quality vocational training for the active leisure sector. Their qualifications cater to all career stages, from entry-level to advanced specialisations. They strive to deliver flexible, accredited education that meets industry demands. With expert tutors and strong industry partnerships, learners gain real-world skills and recognised qualifications, making The Fitness Group a preferred choice for professionals aiming to advance in the fitness industry.

£1,495.00
£1,495.00
Tax included.
A personal trainer from The Fitness Group lifting a weight
£1,495.00
£1,495.00

Training Overview

Course details

This course combines Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training to complete a well-rounded learning experience for anyone wishing to pursue a career in personal training with no prior experience. Even if you’re new to becoming a personal trainer, this in-depth and accredited personal training courses equip you with all of the skills you need to start your new career.

Course features

Key learning outcomes:

  • Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness.
  • Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.
  • Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
  • Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques.
  • Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status.
  • Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multiple resources.
  • Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change.
  • Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals.
  • Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
  • How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
  • How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.

The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Career Development

Following the course you can go on to take further qualifications like:

  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Programmes.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.

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