Personal Training Level 3 - Men's Football Academy (24/25)

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals looking to advance their careers as personal trainers. This qualification equips learners with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to work independently as personal trainers, either in fitness facilities or as self-employed professionals.


Being a personal trainer includes conducting client assessments to understand fitness levels and goals, designing personalized workout programs, and instructing clients on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness. It involves motivating and supporting clients to stay committed to their fitness plans, monitoring their progress, and making necessary adjustments to their programs. Additionally, personal trainers educate clients on fitness and nutrition, maintain detailed records of their progress, and stay updated with the latest fitness trends and research to provide the best guidance. Ensuring a safe training environment and being prepared to handle emergencies are also critical aspects of the role.


What topics are covered?

Topics include: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, The principles of Nutrition and Application to Exercise, Understanding lifestyle, Well- being and common medical conditions, Encouraging Positive Health and Fitness Behaviours, Professionalism and Business Acumen for Personal Trainers & Programme Design and Delivery for Personal Training.

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Course Details

Course Type: Full Time Study Programme
Campus: Main Reception, Roper Building, Bath Campus
Level: Level 3
Duration: 1 Year

Frequently asked questions

The Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals looking to advance their careers as personal trainers. This qualification equips learners with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to work independently as personal trainers, either in fitness facilities or as self-employed professionals.


Being a personal trainer includes conducting client assessments to understand fitness levels and goals, designing personalized workout programs, and instructing clients on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness. It involves motivating and supporting clients to stay committed to their fitness plans, monitoring their progress, and making necessary adjustments to their programs. Additionally, personal trainers educate clients on fitness and nutrition, maintain detailed records of their progress, and stay updated with the latest fitness trends and research to provide the best guidance. Ensuring a safe training environment and being prepared to handle emergencies are also critical aspects of the role.

Students will be required to have at least 4 grade 3's, including Maths and English & Level 2 Gym Instructing Qualification.
This course provides learners with the broad base of knowledge and skills to enter employment in as a fully qualified personal trainer. This is a vocational qualification that provides learners with an industry recognised qualification to work as a personal trainer within industry, or to become self- employed. You will study both theoretical and practical aspects and apply these in different scenarios and with specialist populations.
After successful completion of the course, you can progress onto our Higher Technical Qualification in Community Coaching. Additionally, with the L3 Personal Training you can move into employment.