Pro PT: CIMSPA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training

Fast track to become a Personal Trainer!

£1,374

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Aimed at aspiring fitness professionals, this course package combines the

Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructing, Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training and Active IQ Level 3 Nutrition courses.

This course is ideal for those who want to become a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.

Course Overview

Want to fast-track to become a full-time Personal Trainer?

Our Level 3 Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Diploma is a CIMSPA-endorsed and Ofqual-regulated qualification aimed at anyone wishing to become a fully qualified personal trainer.

This flexible approach uses home-study, e-learning, webinars, dedicated tutorials, practical workshop as well as ongoing support from support tutors which allows you to work at your own pace and wrap your study around other commitments.

Course Overview

Become a Personal Trainer with one of the UK's leading certified personal trainer education providers

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This course comes with unlimited support & fitness education from fitness specialist tutors. This also comes with 20 free online CPDs and lifelong career support.

Taking this or any other course with us, will land you a guaranteed interview at The Gym Group, Virgin Active and any other nationwide gym.

Course Overview

Payment Options

We offer a sensible pricing policy for our level 3 personal trainer courses.

You can pay in full or take advantage of our 0% finance options.

We offer a price match guarantee where we will beat any like for like price if you find the same course cheaper elsewhere. Just let us know!

Course Overview

Throughout your level 3 course you will study a range of core modules including;

  • Principles of anatomy & physiology (including basic exercise science)
  • Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors health & safety in the fitness environment
  • Client consultations to support behaviour change & setting fitness goals
  • Gym-based exercise including cardiovascular & resistance workouts
  • Advanced A&P including exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology etc
  • The principles of nutrition and their application to fitness programmes
  • Common medical conditions (including those applicable to senior fitness)
  • Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
  • Design exercise programs and delivering personal training
  • Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

In terms of level 3 assessment, you will complete coursework, practical exams and multiple choice theory exams that you will need to complete. You have unlimited attempts at no extra cost!

Once you've completed the course, you will benefit from Study Active's free fitness career guidance, PT start-up support and you will automatically become eligible for a guaranteed interview at one of the many nationwide gyms!

After earning your certification, you can then join CIMSPA at Level 3, and then apply to join EREPS which could open doors to working internationally. You may also wish to pursue other qualifications such as group fitness / group training, pilates, first aid / CPR etc.

You will also receive 20 FREE CPD units including: * Tri-Planar Kettlebells, * Suspension Training, * Online PT, * Power Clubs, * Rig Training, * Obesity Myths, * Fuelling Exercise and MORE!

(Please note that the free online CPD is provided, at no extra cost, direct from the awarding organisation. This CPD contains learning material for professional development and does not lead to a formal qualification)

Interested in further details on how to become a personal trainer? Please click the button below to request further information on our flexible routes to your nationally recognised personal training certification. Your fitness training career starts here!

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L3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training

Units: 11

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) = 294

Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 660

CIMSPA Endorsed CPD Points: 10

The Level 2 Gym Instructing & L3 PT qualification is CIMSPA endorsed & Ofqual regulated personal trainer
certification. This will be eligible for 10 CPD points.

Do note that you can choose to do the RSPH L4 Nutrition in addition to the embedded Active IQ Level 3 Nutrition (AfN Certified) by studying our Elite
PT Nutrition
course.

Please note if you already have L2 Gym and wish to do just L3 PT, then please click here (you will need to show proof of your L2 Gym certification).

1: How do I become a personal trainer?

If you are considering becoming a personal trainer, make sure you choose a CIMSPA-approved training provider.

This should be checked on the CIMSPA website. Then look at what fitness industry awarding body the provider you are considering uses – the largest and most recognisable in the fitness sector is Active IQ.

Then the typical path is to do a 'Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing' (qualifying you as a gym-based instructor) followed by a 'Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training‘ (allowing you to work as an independent personal trainer).

With Study Active you can do these as one big course, the Pro PT Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training, which can help you access the gym industry faster. There is also the option to opt for a higher-level package which includes 'Level 4 Advanced Personal Training' and/or 'RSPH Level 4 Nutrition'. While these are incredibly useful for building your business acumen and improving your professional development, level 4 qualifications are not a necessary entry requirement for the industry. However, they certainly would help you develop your skills, and boost your career prospects and earning potential.

2: Are your PT courses internationally recognised?

Anyone with a CIMSPA personal training qualification is eligible to join EREPS which will advise on the international portability of health & fitness qualifications across Europe.

As all our personal training qualifications carry these prestigious internationally recognised accreditations and associations, many countries throughout the world will recognise these fitness qualifications. We still advise you to check in with each country's local fitness regulators to make sure that the qualifications will be accepted.

3: What courses do I need to complete to become a PT?

To become a Personal Trainer, you will first need to complete a Gym Instructor qualification – however, with Study Active you can do both 'Gym Instructing' and 'Personal Training' as one big course - this is our most popular option. Once qualified as a personal trainer, you can improve your knowledge and career progression by taking additional fitness qualifications such as 'RSPH Level 4 Nutrition'. You may also wish to continue your professional development by completing additional qualifications such as 'Supporting Clients With Long-Term Conditions' or 'Pre & Post Natal Exercise'.

4: What previous experience do I need to become a PT?

You do not need previous training experience within a gym setting, but it is recommended that aspiring fitness instructors gain some experience or learn some new skills within a gym environment.

Often Study Active students are getting some paid and unpaid work experience in a gym while they are studying (this could help you get into the industry quicker) while, others, may choose to begin working in a gym as an instructor upon course completion.

Everyone is different, the main point is that you feel comfortable in your knowledge and are equipped with the right tools and frame of mind, before starting work. If you want to progress faster in the fitness industry, you can take more advanced fitness courses to improve your knowledge, if you're not sure you can ask your support tutors.

5: How long does it take to complete one of your courses?

The time it takes to complete our courses is completely up to you. Some people complete the level 3 ''fast track'' course in as little as five weeks while others may take several months of part-time study. there is no set answer, as this could depend on previous knowledge and the number of study hours you can physically manage. Most of our students study part-time and qualify within 3-6 months, however, those adding additional fitness courses to their package will naturally take longer.

6: Do I need experience in the industry to become a trainer?

The only entry requirements to joining Study Active and taking this personal trainer course are an active interest in health, nutrition, physical activity, and a positive attitude to learning.

Through one of many courses, you will gain the skills needed to help clients exercise and achieve their goals as a full-time trainer.

While having prior experience is not necessary to earn your qualification (however, many of our students already have acquired some form of experience), it is recommended that you get as much exposure to the sector as possible to give you that edge when applying for interviews.

7: How much can I earn as a personal trainer?

This depends.

Some key factors that you should consider are the area, demographic, services you offer, the specialisms you've mastered, and the experience you have and so forth.

A newly qualified instructor may charge around £20-25 p/h, while a more established PT may charge between £35-50 p/h. Elite and experienced PTs can charge upwards of £60-80 p/h.

Do note, that these figures are based on self-employed income, it is difficult to find a gym paying the above figures as a salary. These are the amounts clients will be charged for personal training sessions on a self-employed basis.

8: What governing boards are your personal training courses accredited by?

Our courses are awarded by Active IQ who are the largest and most prestigious awarding body in the fitness sector. In addition to this, our courses are regulated by Ofqual and endorsed by CIMSPA. Study Active is also a CIMSPA-endorsed Training Provider. Further Study Active is a UK Active member and has associations with the RSPH, Association for Nutrition and the National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT).

9: How long has Study Active been offering personal training courses?

Study Active started delivering courses back in 2012 making us one of the longest-running fitness training providers in the UK. The company has grown considerably since then. We won the 2023 UKActive Education Provider of the Year award and were rated at the very highest CIMSPA rank ''Enhancing'' by CIMPSA, so you know you are in good hands with Study Active.

From entry-level to courses offering more advanced applied anatomy, check out what we offer today!

10: Do you provide personal training courses near me?

While we have a physical location, Study Active students are from across the country: London, Manchester, Birmingham and more.

We provide the very best remote study via e-learning, digital resources, webinars, skype tutorials etc. Students can access all the resources and learning materials without ever needing to attend the physical location.

We do recommend students visit our base for their gym-based practical input & assessments. However, feel free to instead, record your practical assessment in a nearby gym and we can review the video.

11: Can I work as a PT in any gym with this personal training qualification? 

Our level 3 PT course is awarded by Active IQ, regulated by Ofqual and endorsed by CIMSPA. For this reason, this qualification could be seen as the industry standard in the UK. You will not find a more recognised PT qualification.

You will be guaranteed interviews at any nationwide gym and those abroad will also accept our qualifications.

Some newly qualified students will look to become employed within a gym and rack up their training experience from there. However, others may decide to undertake client consultations and PT sessions from a gym they have an existing relationship with.

This is usually a self-employed position, so you should expect to pay a rental fee to the gym when you train your clients. This will need to be factored in when taking on clients or classes for small groups.

12: Are your courses online?

Our nationally recognised online courses are delivered via blended learning. This means your level 3 course will primarily be studied through online learning and our wealth of digital resources to make it the best personal training course. Tutors will also remotely support you via webinars, skype/telephone tutorials and emails. For your practical assessments, you can either come to us or record and send us back your videos. Many of our other courses follow a similar format, so do get in touch if you need more information.

13: Can I study part-time to become a PT?

Our accredited blended learning courses can be studied full or part-time. The amount of study hours you undertake each week is entirely up to you. As an example, you can choose to study the level 3 gym instructing diploma for 40 hours a week and complete it in a few short weeks or complete this over a few months instead by opting for 10 study hours a week. It is completely subjective for each student.

If you have any other questions, please contact us using our contact form below or email us at info@studyactive.co.uk

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Steve Vanstone
Really Enjoyed The Course

It has been an opportunity for me to really improve and educate myself I have really enjoyed the course especially the fact there were so many aspects to it

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Ellie O'Reilly
Would Recommend!

Really good course, easy to understand and the tutors were always there to help. Really good experience, would recommend!

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Rachel Hollett
Great Experience

It’s been a great experience and the format has allowed me to get it done around having a 2nd baby and moving house twice! I thought it was going to be impossible at one point, but you enabled me to get to the end and I feel both proud and grateful for the flexibility afforded to me.

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Jemma Jarvis
I will certainly be taking more courses with Study Active

I have thoroughly enjoyed my year of studying with Study Active. I’m very impressed I managed to
complete level 2 and 3 within the year. The support I have received has been amazing! Tutors have
been extremely supportive and responsive. My assessor, Collin for both Level 2 and 3 was amazing! I
felt very nervous, and he made me feel very relaxed and talked me through the whole process. I will
certainly be taking more courses with Study Active to further my knowledge. Thank you so much for
your support!

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Samantha Cleverley
Extremely Helpful

Extremely helpful throughout my coursework, chatted through areas i needed help with, and provided extra support when I needed it.

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