Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Theory Modules

• Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2).
• Gym-Based Planning, Preparation, and Delivery.
• Providing a Positive Customer Experience.
• Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness.
• Applied Anatomy (Level 3).
• Nutrition to Support Physical Activity.
• Promoting Wellness Through Client Motivation.
• Bespoke Exercise Programme Design.
• Customed exercise Programme Instruction.
• Communication Techniques.
• Business Acumen for a Successful Personal Training Practice.

Practical Modules

• Level 2 Gym-Based Programme Delivery and Professional Instruction.
• Level 3 Personal Training Instruction and Communication.
• HIIT.

Develop your gym knowledge to provide a positive customer experience

• Learn how to instruct effective exercise sessions in the gym in a safe environment.
• Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests.
• Develop and plan gym programmes for a wide range of customers (including 13-18-year-olds and older adults).
• Learn how to maintain health, safety and customer welfare.

Develop skills to help clients achieve their goals

• Learn how to customise and provide tailored gym and exercise programmes.
• Deliver one-to-one consultations and small group inductions to support clients in achieving their goals.
• Provide you with the ability to train a wide variety of individuals (including those with medical conditions which affect their lifestyle and well-being).
• Gain an understanding of the role digital technology can play in supporting your clients’ programmes.
• Use your nutritional knowledge to support your client’s physical activity and help them achieve their personal goal.
• Carry out detailed postural analysis with clients to help you to write corrective programmes to increase their function.

Develop your business skills and client base

• Learn how to promote, market and sell your PT service.
• Understand how digital and social platforms can be used to grow your client base.

Develop your communication skills

• Learn how to communicate with clients effectively to promote wellness and exercise.
• Understand how rapport and soft skills can be used to motivate and change your clients’ behaviour.

Be more versatile and employable

• Plan effective sessions for small groups and individuals in High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
• Develop challenging and effective sessions for individuals and small groups, targeting posture, core stability and flexibility.

Skills

• Gain the tools to develop and plan gym programmes for a wide range of customers.
• Learn how to deliver basic health assessment techniques such as blood pressure and BMI tests.
• Learn to develop and market a successful PT business.
• Learn the skills to train clients individually or in small groups.
• Gain the knowledge to plan and teach small group HIIT sessions.
• Learn the skills needed to deliver one-to-one consultations and group inductions.

Career progression

• You’ll be qualified to work in any gym across the UK.
• Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings.
• Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career.

Support

• You’ll be taught by the best tutors in the industry, who will provide guidance and support throughout the course.
• Access online eLearning.
• Unparalleled support online, over the phone and in person.