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Level 3 Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £2,882 if you're not eligible for free funding. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, two evenings a week. This gym instructor and personal trainer course is designed for adults who want to enter the fitness industry but don't yet hold a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. It covers anatomy and physiology, nutrition, client communication, gym inductions, and planning personal training sessions. The course takes one year part-time. You'll need a Level 1 qualification in English or maths to enrol.

Who this course is for

This one year course is aimed at those wanting to enter the sports and leisure industry as a personal trainer, but do not hold a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification. The qualification is run full-time for school leavers and adults and there is a part-time evening option for adults. You will study three days a week at our Bournville campus (Longbridge) for our full time course, or 2 evenings a week for our adult only course at our Bournville campus (Longbridge).

Entry requirements

All learners must hold a Level 1 qualification in English / maths. All learners must also have a keen interest in the fitness industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and fitness.
  • You'll learn how to conduct safe and effective gym inductions.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and delivering personal training sessions.
  • You'll explore nutrition and its role in health and fitness.
  • You'll practise communicating with clients to support their goals.
  • You'll cover health and safety principles relevant to gym environments.

How you will learn

The course blends practical hands-on sessions with classroom-based theory. You'll be assessed through online assessments, folder work, and practical observations. Classes run two evenings a week at Longbridge Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gym Instructor: plan and supervise gym-floor sessions for clients.
  • Personal Trainer: design and deliver one-to-one training programmes.
  • Fitness Coach: support clients with exercise and lifestyle goals.
  • Leisure Centre Assistant: work across fitness and leisure facilities.
  • Self-employed Personal Trainer: run your own training business.

What you could study next

After this qualification, you could study a Level 3 Diploma in Sport and progress toward an HND in Sports and Exercise Science. That route suits those interested in the science behind performance and coaching. You could also pursue specialist fitness qualifications in areas such as nutrition, group exercise, or strength and conditioning.

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