Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
£1,999
Our most popular course, the diploma in Personal training, combines the Level 2 gym instructor and the Level 3 Personal trainer qualifications so you can become a fully qualified personal trainer as soon as possible. The aim of this qualification is to give all students the necessary skills to start a career as a personal trainer.

Units covered
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Anatomy & physiology for exercise and health
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Knowing how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
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Health, Safety and welfare in a fitness environment
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Principals of exercise, fitness and health
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Designing gym based programs
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Instruction of gym based programs
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Applying the principals of nutrition to a physical activity program
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Programming personal training with clients
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Delivering personal training sessions
Requirements
- There are no specific entry requirements for this course
- 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.
Qualification Structure
The course uses a blended learning approach of in class delivery and home study to maximise the learning of the student. Face to face tuition from our excellent tutors will be provided on a number of days throughout the duration of the course and this will be backed up by our manuals and e-learning platform to assist with your home study. Please contact us for more information on the course and qualification structure.
Assessment
Coursework/Project, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Observations of Practical Delivery.
Career Progression
This qualification provides progression to:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- There are no specific entry requirements for this course
- 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.
The course uses a blended learning approach of in class delivery and home study to maximise the learning of the student. Face to face tuition from our excellent tutors will be provided on a number of days throughout the duration of the course and this will be backed up by our manuals and e-learning platform to assist with your home study. Please contact us for more information on the course and qualification structure.
Coursework/Project, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Observations of Practical Delivery.
This qualification provides progression to:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
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