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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Walthamstow

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 Walthamstow. Classes run at Wadham Lodge Sports Ground, 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 Diploma covers gym instruction, programme design, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and working with a range of clients in different settings. It's mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards. 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 personal training programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and fitness.
  • You'll learn how to conduct fitness assessments and set client goals.
  • You'll practise gym instruction skills, including safe use of free weights and equipment.
  • You'll understand how to work with clients who have different needs and health backgrounds.
  • You'll learn the professional standards expected of a personal trainer, as set by CIMSPA.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Wadham Lodge Sports Ground. The course requires active physical participation, so a reasonable level of fitness is essential. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll apply your skills in real gym-based settings as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Wadham Lodge Sports Ground 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 fitness sessions.
  • Gym instructor, leads classes and supports members on the gym floor.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in leisure centres, studios, or outdoors.
  • Self-employed PT, runs your own personal training business.
  • Sports centre fitness advisor, guides members on exercise and wellbeing.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, a natural next step for personal trainers who want to specialise in performance training.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training, deepens expertise in specialist areas such as nutrition or working with referred clients.
  • Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science or Exercise Physiology, for those aiming toward research, rehabilitation, or higher-level coaching roles.
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