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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Milton Keynes – Tattenhoe Pavilion

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 Milton Keynes. Classes run at Tattenhoe Pavilion, full-time over one year.

You must hold a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you enrol. The course is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to work as a personal trainer across a range of settings and client types. The course requires active physical participation, so a reasonable level of fitness is necessary.

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 skills in conducting fitness assessments and interpreting the results.
  • You'll understand anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to adapt sessions for clients with different needs and goals.
  • You'll study nutrition principles and how diet supports fitness outcomes.
  • You'll develop the professional and communication skills needed to work with clients in a gym or fitness environment.
  • You'll learn how to apply health and safety practices in a fitness 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 with clients. The course is delivered full-time during the day at Tattenhoe Pavilion. Active participation in physical activity is a core part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Tattenhoe Pavilion 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 or group training sessions.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor in a leisure or fitness centre.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in private studios or outdoor settings.
  • Sports coach, leads activity sessions in community or club environments.
  • Health and wellness advisor, supports clients with exercise and lifestyle goals.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, develops advanced coaching and specialist skills beyond Level 3.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Strength and Conditioning, suited to those working with athletic or performance-focused clients.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Exercise Physiology (Level 6), for those wanting to move into research, rehabilitation, or high-performance sport roles.
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