Free Level 3 Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Course in Rotherham. Classes run at MIT Skills Rotherham, daytime with flexible study. This course is government funded. You'll cover the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a gym instructor and personal trainer across a range of fitness settings. The course runs to 680 hours of learning. You'll study exercise programming, client assessment, health screening, and how to plan and deliver personal training sessions. This is a strong route into fitness work for those aged 16 to 18 years old.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners who want to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a range of settings.
Entry requirements
Learners should be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out fitness assessments and health screenings with clients.
You'll develop exercise programming skills to design sessions for different goals and abilities.
You'll learn how to instruct gym-based exercise safely and effectively.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise and fitness.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver one-to-one personal training sessions.
You'll develop skills in nutrition awareness and lifestyle coaching to support clients.
You'll learn how to work professionally and safely in a gym environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at MIT Skills Rotherham, combining theory with practical work. Assessment includes practical observations of you instructing and training clients, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate gym instruction and personal training sessions. The flexible daytime timetable allows your learning to be paced to suit your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills Rotherham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gym instructor: lead gym floor sessions and support members.
Personal trainer: design and deliver one-to-one training programmes.
Fitness instructor: teach group exercise or circuit classes.
Leisure centre assistant: support fitness operations in a leisure facility.
Sports coach: apply fitness knowledge in a coaching role.
Health and wellbeing advisor: support clients with lifestyle and activity goals.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training: deepen your expertise and take on more complex client needs.
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training: a route toward specialist or clinical fitness work.
Level 5 Diploma in Sports Management: if you want to move into managing fitness facilities or teams.
First Aid at Work Certificate: a practical addition that many fitness employers look for.
