By Fit Training International

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Course Date:

Variable to suit learner

Total Course Time: 520 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 346 Hours

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Online via e-learning portal with 1-to-1 tutor support

Region: National

The Active IQ Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training Qualification is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to launch a career in fitness. Designed for beginners, this all-in-one programme provides the skills and confidence to deliver expert gym instruction and personalised training plans for goals like body fat loss, strength building, and overall wellness. Learners will also gain essential business skills to stand out in the industry, whether working in a gym or running their own personal training business. With this internationally recognised qualification, learners will be ready to inspire, motivate, and succeed in the fitness world!

Fit Training International is a leading provider of fitness instructor qualifications, empowering individuals at every stage of their career — from entry-level to advanced. Whether learners are just starting out or looking to enhance their expertise, they provide the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the fitness industry. As a trusted and responsive health and fitness provider, they offer fully online courses with expert 1-1 tutor support, guiding learners every step of the way.

£1,750.00
£1,750.00
Tax included.
£1,750.00
£1,750.00

Training Overview

Course details

Key learning outcomes

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Master the fundamentals of how the body responds to exercise
  • Health and Safety: Ensure a safe environment and teach proper equipment use
  • Client Motivation: Inspire clients with tailored guidance and support
  • Programme Design: Create and supervise effective gym-based fitness programmes

Assessment Methods

  • Coursework
  • Online multiple-choice exams
  • Practical assessments via video submissions
  • Learner portfolio documenting your journey

Additional Features

  • Fully Online: Study at your pace, flexible with engaging e-learning.
  • Speedy 1-1 Tutor Support: Available 7 days a week for rapid feedback.
  • Upon Completion: You’ll be qualified to work in a gym, supporting clients, conducting
    introductory sessions, providing equipment guidance, and delivering workout plans

Course features

This qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes for a variety of clients, both within gym environments and through personal training sessions. During the qualification, learners will cover:

  • Anatomy, physiology, and functional kinesiology, including their application to exercise and fitness
  • Nutrition for exercise, health, and fitness
  • Lifestyle and medical factors affecting well-being
  • Advanced client assessment techniques to evaluate health and fitness effectively
  • Comprehensive planning and delivery of physical activity sessions across diverse environments using a variety of resources
  • Mastery of client consultations, emphasizing behaviour change for sustained results
  • Professional communication skills to foster client relationships and collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Legal, ethical, and professional standards in the fitness industry
  • Business development skills for establishing a successful personal training enterprise
  • Manage and 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 also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Career Development

This qualification provides progression onto:

  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma supporting clients with Long Term Conditions
  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
  • Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
  • Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition
  • 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
  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and weight management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.

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