Service Description

The Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is designed for learners who already hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and want to take the next step towards a rewarding career as a fully qualified Personal Trainer. This programme builds on your existing knowledge and skills, giving you the advanced expertise required to work confidently and professionally with a wide range of clients. Throughout the qualification, you will deepen your understanding of applied anatomy and physiology, learning how the body responds to training and how to adapt exercise programming for individual needs. You’ll explore the lifestyle, behavioural, and medical factors that influence wellbeing, gaining the tools to support clients in making sustainable, positive changes. A key part of the course focuses on developing your communication and coaching skills — essential for effective client consultations, building rapport, and encouraging long-term adherence. You will learn how to assess client needs, set goals, and create structured, periodised training programmes that deliver measurable results. Practical components cover the planning and delivery of safe, effective, and varied personal training sessions across different environments, using a wide range of equipment and methodologies. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities that come with working as a fitness professional. In addition, the qualification introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and managing a successful personal training business, including branding, self-employment considerations, client retention strategies, and ongoing professional development.