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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Clevedon

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 Clevedon. Classes run at Hand Stadium, Clevedon, full-time over one year.

You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course covers anatomy and physiology, client assessment, exercise programming, and nutrition principles. You'll also develop the practical skills to design and deliver sessions for clients with a range of needs. The course is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards.

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 the anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise and movement.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing clients and identifying their fitness goals.
  • You'll learn how to design personalised exercise programmes for different clients.
  • You'll practise delivering one-to-one and group personal training sessions.
  • You'll study nutrition principles and how they support client health and performance.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and professionally in gym and fitness environments.
  • You'll understand the scope and responsibilities of a personal trainer role.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with practical, hands-on sessions. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge-based tasks. Active participation is essential throughout, and the course involves physical exertion as part of your training.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Hand Stadium, Clevedon will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designing and delivering sessions for individual clients.
  • Gym instructor, supporting members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Fitness coach, running group or one-to-one coaching programmes.
  • Leisure centre fitness staff, working across gym and class-based activities.
  • Corporate wellness coach, delivering fitness programmes in workplace settings.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, for those wanting to specialise in areas such as strength and conditioning or nutrition coaching.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Exercise Physiology (Level 6), for those interested in a research or clinical direction.
  • A CIMSPA-recognised specialist endorsement, adding expertise in areas like pre- and post-natal fitness or older adult exercise.
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