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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Brighton – Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex

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 Brighton. Classes run at Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex, full-time over one year.

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 NCFE Diploma covers gym instruction, client assessment, programme design, and personal training across a range of environments. It is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 3 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 assess clients and identify their individual fitness needs.
  • You'll develop skills in designing personalised training programmes.
  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll practise gym instruction techniques, including free weights and resistance training.
  • You'll learn how to support clients with different health and fitness goals.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a gym environment.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to work as a personal trainer.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical gym-based training, and hands-on client work. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and demonstrations of your skills. Active participation is essential throughout the course, and a degree of physical fitness is required. The qualification is assessed against CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex will confirm the full kit list and anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one or group fitness programmes.
  • Gym instructor, leads sessions and supports members on the gym floor.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in leisure centres, studios, or outdoors.
  • Sports coach, delivers activity sessions in community or school settings.
  • Health and wellness advisor, supports clients with lifestyle and fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, builds specialist coaching skills for athletic performance.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training, deepens expertise in nutrition, rehabilitation, and specialist populations.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a Level 5 qualification for those wanting a more academic route into sport and health careers.
  • CIMSPA membership, the professional body for sport and physical activity, which this qualification supports.
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