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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Needham Market

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 Needham Market. Classes run at Needham Market Football Club, full-time during the day.

You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. It covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a personal trainer with a range of clients in different settings. The course is mapped to the CIMSPA Personal Trainer professional standards and 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 plan and deliver personalised training programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to conduct fitness assessments and interpret the results.
  • You'll study nutrition principles and how they support client goals.
  • You'll learn how to adapt sessions for clients with different needs and fitness levels.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to work as a gym instructor and personal trainer.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a fitness environment.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll learn through a mix of theory lessons and practical sessions. Assessment includes written assignments and practical observations of your coaching and instruction skills. Active participation in physical activity is essential throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Needham Market Football Club will confirm the full kit requirements and anything else 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 health club or leisure centre.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in private studios or community settings.
  • Sports coach, delivers activity sessions in schools, clubs, or community programmes.
  • Exercise referral instructor, supports clients referred by health professionals, though additional training is usually required.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, for those wanting to specialise further and work with more complex client groups.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Strength and Conditioning, useful for working with sports performance clients.
  • A foundation degree or degree in Sport Science or Coaching, for those interested in moving into higher-level roles in sport and fitness.
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