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Free Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Camberley

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 Camberley. Classes run at Watchetts Recreation Ground, Camberley. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds who meet the eligibility criteria.

You'll build the knowledge and practical skills to work as a personal trainer across a range of settings and client groups. Units cover anatomy and physiology, programme design, nutrition, and client assessment. You'll need a Level 2 Fitness or Gym Instructing qualification before you start.

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 understand anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to assess a new client's fitness levels and health status.
  • You'll design personalised training programmes for a range of clients.
  • You'll apply principles of nutrition to support client goals.
  • You'll develop skills to instruct clients safely in a gym environment.
  • You'll learn how to adapt sessions for clients with different needs.
  • You'll understand the professional standards set by CIMSPA for personal trainers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Watchetts Recreation Ground. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge tests. Active participation is essential throughout the course, and a degree of physical fitness is required. The course runs full-time during the day over one year.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit is required for practical sessions. Watchetts Recreation 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 training sessions.
  • Gym instructor, leads clients through safe and effective gym-based workouts.
  • Fitness coach, works with clients in leisure centres, gyms, or outdoor settings.
  • Sports coach, supports athletes or groups in a specific sport or activity.
  • Health and wellbeing advisor, helps clients improve lifestyle and fitness habits.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, deepens specialist coaching knowledge for performance-focused clients.
  • Level 4 Award in Nutrition for Physical Performance, adds a recognised nutrition specialism to your personal trainer qualification.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, moves into higher-level study of exercise physiology and research.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, opens routes into sports development, research, or teaching at Level 6.
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