Fast Track Personal Trainer Course (RQF)

Become a Level 3 Personal Trainer with Diverse Trainers, our CIMSPA-accredited qualification will cover units from Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. This course is completed fully face-to-face with gym floor and classroom based training.

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training is our most popular qualification. If you are new to the industry, have a passion for fitness, and want to help people achieve their goals then this is the qualification for you. We not only give you all the skills and knowledge to deliver 1-2-1 and group training sessions, but we also help you understand business and marketing approaches allowing you to grow a lasting personal training client base.

Gain the fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with the ability to provide sound nutritional advice, with the ability to design and implement bespoke programming for clients. Learn the principles of exercise, fitness, and health, and how to support clients in their lifestyle changes, offering a quality service, delivering gym and PT-based sessions, learn how to implement SMART goal setting into training and nutrition targets, to help your clients be successful and in turn helping your business thrive.

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training will give you the skills and knowledge required to stand out in the industry, deliver excellent sessions, supply client support, start working in your local gym, and grow a successful personal training business or travel the world training clients. By completing this CIMSPA-recognised course, you can pursue a career as a Personal Trainer in the UK or Internationally and potentially earn an annual salary in the region of £50k. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the following topics:

• Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
• Nutrition in relation to physical activity programs and the strong links to diet and physical activity.
• A personal trainer needs to design, manage, and adapt a personal training program for healthy adults of all ages.
• Setting up and promoting their own personal training or fitness business.
• Key principles of exercise, fitness, and health, including the components, principles, and variables of fitness, the health and benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.
• Personal trainers need to maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

Study a range of topics within the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

Unit 1 - Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health

Unit 2 – Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Program

Unit 3 – Planning exercise program design for personal training clients

Unit 4 – Delivering exercise programs for personal training sessions including an Assignment: Part 1, 2, and 3 (details are attached)

Unit 5 – Business and Marketing for Fitness Professionals and the use of information technology for personal trainers

The qualification will be assessed with a face-to-face practical, completion of exams & coursework portfolios, and client case studies.

On completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, you will receive your CIMSPA-recognised certification from Focus Awards. Enter the industry as a fully qualified Personal Trainer.

This Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification is designed for those looking to become a personal trainer - with no previous fitness qualifications required. Take the step from gym-goer to becoming a qualified Personal Trainer with this qualification.

This qualification is for fitness enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a career in the fitness industry as Personal Trainer, no previous qualifications are necessary.

Many of those who complete the Advanced Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training qualification often go on to complete other courses to further their own continued professional development.

• Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
• Level 4 Nutrition
• Level 3 Sports Massage
• Level 3 GP Referral
• Level 3 Pre/Post Natal
• Level 3 Older Adults