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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Beckton

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 Beckton. Classes run at West Ham United Foundation, full-time during the day.

You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course is mapped to CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards. Over one year, you'll build the knowledge and practical skills to work as a personal trainer across a range of settings and client types.

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

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 design and deliver personalised exercise programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it applies to exercise and training.
  • You'll learn how to conduct fitness assessments and interpret the results.
  • You'll study nutrition principles and how they support client goals.
  • You'll develop skills in motivating and communicating with clients.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and professionally in gym and fitness environments.
  • You'll understand the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards and how they apply in practice.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and includes practical sessions. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge-based tasks. Active participation in physical activities is essential throughout the course, so a degree of physical fitness is required.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required. West Ham United Foundation will confirm the specific items you need before you start. Bursary support may be available for eligible learners to help with costs.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one and group training sessions.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor in a fitness centre.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in private or corporate settings.
  • Sports coach, delivers activity sessions in community or leisure settings.
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator, supports workplace fitness programmes.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, deepens specialist knowledge and can open higher-earning client work.
  • A Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, adds a complementary skill set for working with active clients.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Exercise Physiology (Level 6), for those wanting to move into research, rehabilitation, or advanced coaching roles.
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