Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Envisage English Institute of Sport on weekends, so you can retrain without giving up your working week. This combined course covers gym instruction and personal training in one qualification. No previous fitness qualifications are needed. You'll need a basic familiarity with the gym environment, and there's an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit. The course runs over 14 days in total, typically spread across weekends. It covers one-to-one training, client assessments, nutritional advice, and programme design. Completing it allows you to register with CIMSPA.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for those people who would like a career as a Personal Trainer, but don’t have any previous Fitness Instructor qualifications.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualification requirements for this course. We just ask that students have a knowledge of the gym environment.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to deliver one-to-one personal training sessions safely and effectively.
You'll develop skills in conducting fitness assessments for individual clients.
You'll learn how to provide basic nutritional advice to support client goals.
You'll learn how to design and progress training programmes for a range of clients.
You'll cover the principles of gym instruction at Level 2, including health and safety on the gym floor.
You'll learn how to register with CIMSPA and access continuing professional development.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and runs over 14 days, split across weekends. Each day runs from 9am to 5pm. Attendance on every day is required to achieve the qualification. Six days cover Level 2 gym instruction and eight days cover Level 3 personal training. Assessment includes both practical and knowledge-based elements across the two parts of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Envisage English Institute of Sport 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. Support members on the gym floor day to day.
Fitness coach. Deliver group or individual coaching programmes.
Self-employed personal trainer. Build your own client base and set your hours.
Corporate fitness trainer. Deliver workplace wellness and fitness sessions.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. Deepens your coaching knowledge for athletic and performance clients.
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Personal Training. Covers specialist areas such as nutrition, obesity, and low back pain.
Sports massage or exercise referral qualifications. Broaden your services and work with a wider range of clients.
