Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer

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Course Details

  • 6 Months

  • 02/03/2026

  • Part Time, Blended Learning

  • One day per month (5 Hours)

    • Questions and answers

    • Worksheets

    • Information resources

    • Applied case studies

    • Exercise induction portfolio

    • Client consultation and assessment

    • Nutrition case study

    • Session planning / progressive exercise programme design

    • Observation of practical skills

    • Evaluation documents

    • Showcase presentation

    • Professional discussion

    • Aged 16+

    • A qualification endorsed against the CIMSPA Gym Instructor professional standard.

    • The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary

    • There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and Maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and Maths

  • £1100

Course Information

Introduction

Learners that successfully complete this industry recognised qualification are able to gain access to the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory at Level 3 and work in Personal Training.

Overview

By completing this qualification, existing gym instructors can expand their scope of practice to deliver personal training. This qualification meets industry requirements to become a Personal Trainer, as set out within the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standard.

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to:

Consult and assess clients’ needs and support them towards their health and fitness goals.

Plan, deliver and evaluate indoor and outdoor personal training sessions to support individuals (one-to-one) and small groups.

Apply methods of marketing and promoting their own personal training business.

Course Units/Modules

Learners will cover underpinning knowledge and skills for a personal trainer including:

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals

  • Nutrition for physical activity and exercise

  • Consultation and assessment for personal training

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate outdoor training

  • Business acumen for health and fitness professionals