Free Level 3 Personal Training and Instruction Course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-year route into fitness instruction and personal training. You'll cover anatomy and physiology, programme design, nutrition principles, and how to work safely with clients. The personal training and instruction classes combine classroom learning with practical sessions. Check the Itchen College website for current entry requirements. Completing the course earns you a Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer Diploma.
Who this course is for
1618
Entry requirements
See Website
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll learn how to design and deliver personal training programmes for individual clients.
You'll study nutrition principles and how diet supports fitness goals.
You'll practise safe exercise technique and how to correct client form.
You'll learn how to conduct fitness assessments and set client goals.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a gym or fitness environment.
You'll develop the communication skills needed to motivate and support clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical fitness training, and hands-on client work. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and demonstrations of your coaching skills. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and deliver sessions, apply anatomical knowledge, and work professionally with clients. Full-time daytime attendance at Itchen College means you cover the full programme over one year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Personal trainer. Work one-to-one with clients in gyms or independently.
Gym instructor. Lead floor sessions and induct new gym members.
Fitness coach. Design and deliver group or individual training plans.
Exercise referral instructor. Support clients referred by health professionals.
Leisure centre fitness assistant. Deliver fitness services in a public leisure setting.
Corporate wellness coach. Deliver fitness programmes in workplace settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training. Deepens your knowledge of advanced programming and special populations, and is recognised by professional bodies such as CIMSPA.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to teach fitness or coach others in a formal setting.
Degree in Sport and Exercise Science. For those wanting to move into sports performance, rehabilitation, or research.
