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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Eltham

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 Eltham. Classes run at Charlton Athletic Community Trust, full-time over one year.

You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a personal trainer and gym instructor. It is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards, so the training reflects what employers in the sector expect.

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 design and deliver personalised training programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll develop practical gym instruction skills, including the safe use of free weights and resistance equipment.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and fitness.
  • You'll learn how to assess a client's fitness levels and set appropriate goals.
  • You'll understand nutrition principles and how they support training outcomes.
  • You'll develop skills to support clients with different needs across different environments.
  • You'll learn how to apply health and safety practices in a gym setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training. 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 to take part fully.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required. Charlton Athletic Community Trust will confirm the full details of what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one and group fitness programmes.
  • Gym instructor, guides members on safe and effective use of gym equipment.
  • Fitness coach, supports clients in reaching health and performance goals.
  • Sports centre fitness advisor, provides exercise guidance in a leisure facility.
  • Group exercise instructor, leads classes such as circuits or bootcamp sessions.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, a natural next step for personal trainers wanting to work with performance athletes.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training, deepens specialist knowledge in areas such as nutrition or corrective exercise.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Science or Coaching, for those wanting to move into higher-level coaching or sports development roles.
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