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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Cheam

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Cheam. Classes run at Cheam Sports Club, full-time during the day.

The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds who meet the eligibility criteria. You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course covers gym instruction, exercise programming, client assessment, and how to support a wide range of clients in different settings. It is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma in Personal Training at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is intended for learners aged 16 and over, who are ready to make a positive contribution to the workplace and to the health and wellbeing of a broad range of clients with different needs, in different types of environments. The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Personal Trainer professional standards.

Entry requirements

Learners must have achieved a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before enrolling onto this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to assess clients and plan personalised exercise programmes.
  • You'll develop skills in gym instruction across a range of equipment and techniques.
  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to support clients with different needs and health backgrounds.
  • You'll practise coaching techniques and how to motivate clients safely.
  • You'll understand the professional standards set by CIMSPA for personal trainers.
  • You'll build practical skills through active, physical participation in sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Cheam Sports Club. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Active participation in physical activity is essential throughout the course. You must be able to take part in gym-based exercise, including free weights.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Cheam Sports Club will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, works with clients one-to-one in gyms or private settings.
  • Gym instructor, leads sessions and supports members on the gym floor.
  • Fitness coach, designs and delivers group or individual training programmes.
  • Exercise referral instructor, supports clients referred by health professionals.
  • Leisure centre fitness staff, works across fitness and wellness facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, develops specialist coaching skills beyond personal training.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Exercise Referral, opens routes into working with GP-referred clients.
  • Level 5 or higher qualifications in Sport and Exercise Science, for those moving toward degree-level study or specialist roles.
  • A sports science degree at Level 6, for careers in performance, research, or advanced coaching.
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