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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Nottingham – Southglade 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 Nottingham. Classes run at Southglade 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. You'll develop the practical and technical skills to train a broad range of clients across different environments. The course takes one year to complete.

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 health and fitness assessment, including goal-setting and client screening.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and movement.
  • You'll learn how to adapt training for clients with different needs and fitness levels.
  • You'll develop your understanding of nutrition and its role in supporting client goals.
  • You'll practise gym-based instruction, including the use of free weights and resistance equipment.
  • You'll learn how to work professionally within health, fitness, and leisure settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Southglade Leisure Centre. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written assignments, and knowledge-based tasks. Active participation is essential throughout the course, and a degree of physical fitness is required. The course runs full-time over one year.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Southglade Leisure Centre 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 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 community settings.
  • Sports centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helps clients build healthier habits in workplace or community roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, deepens specialist knowledge for working with specific populations such as older adults or pre- and post-natal clients.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, adds a complementary therapy skill valued by many fitness professionals.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 5), for those wanting a higher-level academic route into coaching, research, or sport development.
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