Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training

The Diverse Trainers Level 3 Personal Training Qualification is designed to provide individuals with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to become a certified Personal Trainer. This course is suitable for those who aspire to work in the fitness industry and assist clients in achieving their health and fitness goals. 

You will develop knowledge and understanding about 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 programmes and of the strong links to diet and physical activity.
• Design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with healthy adults of all ages.
• Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages.
• Setting up and promoting your 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
• Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
• Maintain health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

Entry Requirements

• You should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.
• You should hold a level 2 fitness instructor qualification or equivalent.

Course Content

Unit 1 – Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health
Unit 2 – Applying nutritional principles to personal training
Unit 3 – Planning exercise programme design for personal training clients
Unit 4 – Delivering exercise programmes for personal training sessions
Unit 5 – Business Acumen and the use of information technology for a personal trainer

Course Duration

The online distance learning option has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 4-6 weeks. 

Upon completion, you will be qualified to work as a personal trainer in various fitness settings. The qualification is accredited by a leading awarding body, Focus Awards ensuring a high standard of training and a fully recognised qualification upon completion.

Online Distance Learning

Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 4-6 weeks. The qualification is assessed in several ways – such as a coursework portfolio, 20 hours of industry experience, and practical video assessments. You will gain access to our interactive E-learning platform and 4 lessons of live virtual clinics set at various times & days. 

Face-to-Face

Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time and want face-to-face instruction at a chosen location local to them. The qualification is assessed by completing a coursework portfolio and a face-to-face practical assessment. Once you have completed your coursework using our interactive E-learning platform you will be invited to attend a practical weekend. A qualified tutor will then teach you all the skills, techniques, and to enable you to complete your practical assessment. You will complete your practical assessment on the same weekend.

Fast Track Intensive Learning

The fast-track face-to-face learning method can see you qualify in as little as 1 week. You will be taught both theory and practical parts of the course face-to-face in a classroom and gym environment. You will complete all your assessments including a coursework portfolio, exams, and practical assessments during the course. This interactive learning option will enable to you start personal training immediately after completing the course.

At Diverse Trainers, we do everything in our power to ensure that all students have the best possible chance of successfully completing their course, a point that is emphasised by our 99.4% pass rate.