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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Chippenham

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 Chippenham. Classes run at Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, 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 develop the knowledge and practical skills to work as a personal trainer across a range of settings and client types. The course involves physical exertion, so active participation and a degree of fitness are essential.

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 study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and movement.
  • You'll develop skills in fitness assessment and goal-setting with clients.
  • You'll learn how to adapt training for clients with different needs and health backgrounds.
  • You'll practise gym instruction techniques, including the safe use of free weights and resistance equipment.
  • You'll understand nutrition principles and how they support client goals.
  • You'll learn the professional and legal responsibilities of working as a personal trainer.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Stanley Park Sports Ground. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and demonstrations of your skills with clients. The course is full-time and runs over one year, with daytime attendance.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Stanley Park Sports Ground 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, guides members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in leisure centres, studios, or outdoors.
  • Sports centre fitness staff, supports members across a range of fitness activities.
  • Self-employed personal trainer, builds a client base and works independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, a natural next step for trainers who want to specialise in performance coaching.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, adds a complementary skill set for working with active clients.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 5), for those who want to move into a more analytical or coaching role.
  • CIMSPA membership, supports professional recognition once you are working in the industry.
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