Free Level 3 Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College Honeywell Campus on weekends, so you can retrain without giving up your working week. There are no formal entry requirements. The course runs over 30 weeks part-time, combining theory and practical workshops. You'll cover fitness instructing at Level 2 alongside the full Level 3 personal training content, building the fitness instructor and personal trainer qualification you need to work in gyms or set up independently.
Who this course is for
If you are keen on health and fitness and you would enjoy working with a variety of different people, this job could be ideal for you. Personal trainers help their clients achieve their personal health and fitness goals. This qualification will allow you to immediately apply for work or set up on your own as a personal trainer.
Level 2 Fitness Instructing, you will study:
The course will be delivered through both theoretical and practical workshops. A variety of flexible delivery strategies will be used to accommodate each individual's learning style. You are also required to study at home.
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (skeleton, joints, muscles, heart, blood vessels, respiratory system and nutrition for exercise)
Health, Safety and Welfare in the Fitness Environment
Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
Planning Gym- Based Exercise
Instructing Gym- Based Exercise
Level 3 Personal Training, you will study:
Barnsley College offers this highly popular and comprehensive Personal Training course, which will enable you to gain 20 REP's CPD points on completion. If you are a Gym Instructor wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Personal Trainer, then this course would be ideal for you. The qualification will also provide some initial guidance should you wish to become self-employed and look to run your own fitness training business. This course is suitable for any fitness professional looking to advance their knowledge and skills, update their Continuing Professional Development and increase their scope of practice with clients.
You will study the following units:
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
Programming Personal Training with Clients
Delivering Personal Training Sessions
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and deliver safe, effective exercise sessions for individual clients.
You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and movement.
You'll develop skills in fitness testing and client assessment.
You'll learn how to design personalised training programmes based on client goals.
You'll understand nutrition principles and how they support health and fitness.
You'll practise instructing gym-based exercise, including resistance and cardiovascular training.
You'll learn how to manage a client base and work as a self-employed personal trainer.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through theoretical and practical workshops in the classroom and gym environment. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Delivery uses a range of flexible strategies to support different learning styles across the 30-week programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College Honeywell Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym Instructor: design and lead sessions for gym members
Personal Trainer: work one-to-one with clients on their fitness goals
Fitness Class Instructor: lead group exercise sessions in leisure centres
Leisure Centre Assistant: support members across gym and pool facilities
Corporate Fitness Trainer: deliver workplace health and fitness programmes
Self-employed Personal Trainer: build your own client base independently
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning: deepen your coaching skills for performance clients.
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training: specialise in nutrition, injury prevention, or sports performance.
Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science: move toward graduate-level study in sport and health.
These qualifications can open doors to specialist coaching roles, sports science careers, or higher education.
