Free Level 3 Personal Training Course in Worksop

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACTIVEIQ awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Personal Training Course in Worksop. Classes run full-time at North Notts College, one day after another across the year. This personal training qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to work as a personal trainer. You'll study full-time over one year, giving you a focused route into the fitness industry. Topics include exercise programming, anatomy, nutrition, and client coaching.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to design and deliver personalised exercise programmes for clients.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and movement.
  • You'll develop your understanding of nutrition and its role in fitness goals.
  • You'll learn how to conduct fitness assessments and track client progress.
  • You'll develop coaching and communication skills for working one-to-one with clients.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in a fitness environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Notts College, combining theory with practical work. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical demonstrations, and knowledge-based tasks tied to the Diploma units. The provider can give you full details of the assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal trainer. Work with clients one-to-one in gyms or independently.
  • Gym instructor. Lead floor sessions and inductions at a fitness centre.
  • Fitness coach. Support clients with training plans and technique.
  • Group exercise instructor. Deliver classes such as circuits or bootcamp.
  • Corporate wellness trainer. Deliver fitness programmes in workplace settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training. Deepens your knowledge of specialist populations and advanced programming, and is recognised by industry bodies such as CIMSPA.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training. Broadens your scope to include group exercise and gym instruction alongside personal training.
  • REPs or CIMSPA registration. Not a qualification, but the professional step that follows your Level 3 personal training qualification and is expected by most employers.

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