Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training - Level 3 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)

Do you want to be a personal trainer? Do you want to take your gym instructor qualification to the next level? If so, then this is the course for you!

This brand-new, industry-leading qualification, designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, will equip you with all the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to become a personal trainer and potentially start your own business. Health and fitness are thriving areas with countless job opportunities and business ventures.

The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training is a 1-year Level 3 Personal Training course, which will provide you with the necessary qualifications to work as a personal trainer.

The course will run on one day per week, for 37 weeks (September to July) and is for adults (19 years old or above) only.

Please note: You MUST have a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification to apply for this course.

If you do not hold a Level 2 Gym Instuctor Qualification then please apply via the following links.

If you are 16 to 18 years old, please apply using the following link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training - Level 2 and 3 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)

If you are 19 years old or above, please apply using the following link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor - Level 2 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)

Units can include:

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
• Nutrition for physical activity and exercise
• Consultation and assessment for personal training
• Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training
• Plan, deliver and evaluate outdoor training
• Business acumen for health and fitness professionals

You are required to have a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification to enrol on this course.

You must also have a GCSE grade C or grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent. You will be required to provide a client (friend or family member) for your practical assessments.

The course is a mixture of practical and theoretical units.

Assessment will be conducted via:

• Questions and answers
• Client consultation and assessment
• Information resources
• Nutrition case study
• Creation of a progressive exercise programme
• Observation of practical skills
• Evaluation documents
• Showcase presentation
• Professional discussion

This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Personal Trainer.

This qualification can also lead to further training to specialise and further increase the scope of practice. 

For example:

• Strength and conditioning
• Teaching yoga
• Teaching pilates
• Exercise referral
• Kettlebell training
• Suspended movement training
• and many more!