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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Islington

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 Islington. Classes run at Market Road Football Pitches, full-time during the day.

You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards. Over one year, you'll develop the practical and technical skills to work as a personal trainer across a range of settings. The course covers exercise programming, client assessment, nutrition principles, and safe gym instruction.

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 assess a client's fitness levels and health needs.
  • You'll develop skills in designing personalised exercise programmes.
  • You'll study nutrition principles and how they support training goals.
  • You'll learn safe and effective gym instruction techniques, including free weights.
  • You'll understand how to work with clients with different needs and in different environments.
  • You'll gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to personal training.
  • You'll learn how to motivate and support clients to reach their goals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and skills demonstrations. You'll be assessed on your ability to instruct and programme for real clients. Active participation is essential throughout the course, and a degree of physical fitness is required.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required. Market Road Football Pitches 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 sessions.
  • Gym instructor, leads clients through safe and effective gym-based exercise.
  • Fitness coach, supports clients in reaching specific performance or health goals.
  • Leisure centre fitness adviser, provides guidance to members on exercise and wellbeing.
  • Corporate wellness trainer, delivers fitness programmes in workplace settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, deepens specialist knowledge in areas such as nutrition, strength and conditioning, or working with specific populations.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training, a natural next step for those wanting to work with more complex client needs.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 5), for those interested in moving into coaching, sports science, or management roles.
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