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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Oxford

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 Oxford. Classes run at Oxford City FC, full-time over one year.

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 study anatomy and physiology, client assessment, programme design, and nutrition. The course involves physical activity, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

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 the anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise and personal training.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing clients and identifying their fitness goals.
  • You'll design and deliver personalised exercise programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll understand nutrition principles and how they support client health and performance.
  • You'll practise gym instruction techniques, including the safe use of free weights and resistance equipment.
  • You'll learn how to work professionally within health, safety, and safeguarding frameworks.
  • You'll build knowledge of the personal trainer's role across different fitness environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, gym-based activity at Oxford City FC. Assessment combines written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge tests. Active participation is essential throughout the course, as many units require you to demonstrate skills in a real fitness setting.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Oxford City FC 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 fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, guides members through safe and effective workouts.
  • Fitness coach, works with groups or individuals in leisure centres or studios.
  • Sports coach, supports athletes or community groups with conditioning and training.
  • Exercise referral instructor, works with clients referred by health professionals, though some roles may require additional specialist training.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, deepens specialist knowledge and can open higher-earning client work.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Exercise Referral or Strength and Conditioning, for those wanting to work with specific populations or performance athletes.
  • A foundation degree or bachelor's degree in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning (Level 5 or Level 6), for those considering a route into sports science or higher-level coaching.
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