Level 3 Personal Trainer Course at Bury College

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFocus Awards

About this course

Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, part-time during the day, over 11 weeks. Some learners may take this personal trainer course free of charge. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. Contact Bury College directly to find out what applies to you. You'll need a recognised Level 2 gym-based exercise qualification, or equivalent, to join. The course covers anatomy, nutrition, client programming, and health and safety in a fitness environment. Completing it also gives you access to the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3. Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training with certificate.

Who this course is for

Learners aged 19 and over

Entry requirements

Learners must hold a recognised Level 2 Gym based exercise qualification or equivalent. Students should have an interest in sport and fitness. English level should be at least level 1 in order to complete work portfolio.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and health.
  • You'll learn how to apply the principles of nutrition alongside physical activity.
  • You'll develop skills to support clients taking part in exercise programmes.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment.
  • You'll explore the principles of exercise, fitness, and health.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver personal training programmes with clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bury College. Assessment includes a work portfolio, so you'll need English at Level 1 or above to complete it. The course runs part-time during the day over 11 weeks, with multiple intakes available throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer. Work one-to-one with clients in gyms or independently.
  • Gym instructor. Lead group or floor-based sessions at a fitness centre.
  • Fitness coach. Support clients with goal-setting and exercise planning.
  • Sports and fitness instructor. Deliver activity sessions across sport and leisure settings.
  • Self-employed personal trainer. Build your own client base and set your own hours.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. Deepen your knowledge of advanced training methods and work with more specialist clients.
  • Level 4 Award in Nutrition for Physical Performance. Extend your nutrition knowledge beyond the Level 3 foundation.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training. A broader qualification if you want to widen your scope of practice in the fitness industry.

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