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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Manchester – Hough End Leisure Centre

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 Manchester. Classes run at Hough End Leisure Centre, 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 is mapped to CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards, so the content reflects what employers in the fitness industry expect. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to work with a wide range of clients across different settings. The course runs over one year.

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 plan and deliver personal training sessions for a range of clients.
  • You'll develop skills in fitness assessment and goal-setting.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and training.
  • You'll learn how to adapt programmes for clients with different needs and fitness levels.
  • You'll develop your understanding of nutrition and its role in health and fitness.
  • You'll practise gym-based instruction, including the use of free weights and resistance equipment.
  • You'll learn how to build and manage client relationships professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, gym-based activity at Hough End Leisure Centre. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Active participation is essential throughout the course, and a degree of physical fitness is required. You'll be assessed against CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Hough End Leisure Centre will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one and group training programmes.
  • Gym instructor, leads clients through safe and effective gym-based workouts.
  • Fitness coach, supports clients in reaching health and performance goals.
  • Leisure centre fitness staff, works across gym floor and group exercise settings.
  • Sports coach, delivers sport-specific conditioning alongside technical coaching.
  • Corporate wellness trainer, delivers fitness programmes in workplace settings.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training builds on this Diploma and opens specialist areas such as nutrition coaching or strength and conditioning.
  • A Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy adds a complementary skill set valued in fitness and rehabilitation settings.
  • A foundation degree or bachelor's degree in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning is a route into higher-level coaching and performance roles, and is typically studied at Level 5 or Level 6.
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