Summary

The focus of the qualification is the role and scope of a Personal Trainer. This programme offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge in the health and fitness industry. The programme design combines both face to face and online learning delivery methods creating a flexible and workable part-time course.
Learners successfully completing this qualification will be able to gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and CIMPSPA. The qualification will help learners to find employment as a personal trainer in the fitness industry. It aims to promote good practice in personal training by working to a common standard which is nationally recognised.

Learners taking this qualification will study six units:

• Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, heath and fitness
  
• Client motivation and lifestyle management
  
• Programming personal training sessions 
  
•  Delivering personal training sessions 
  
•  Nutrition to support a physical activity programme 
  
•  Business acumen for personal trainers

The programme will incorporate a range of internal assessment methods, including written assignments, portfolio of evidence, presentations, video evidence, practical assessment and internal examinations.
You will receive online learning materials two weeks before the start of the programme, which must be completed prior to the delivery start date. The online learning materials will provide you with key underpinning knowledge preparing you for course delivery.

What do I need to join?

It is a course requirement that learners will have completed the L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing before enrolling on this course. You must be aged 19+ to complete this course. There is no upper age limit.

What can I do next?

Once you have completed the L3 in Personal Training, you will be ready to enter the industry with the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding to confidently help individuals with their health and fitness goals. Entry requirements dependent, you will also able to complete an undergraduate Foundation Degree in Applied Conditioning, Exercise and Fitness. For more information email [email protected]

Our qualified careers advisers can help our part-time learners understand your life and work choices, identify your values and work styles and offer valuable tools which enable you to transfer this effectively to the workplace. Whether it be job change, promotion or re-entering the employment market after a time away, we offer 1:1 confidential, impartial and unbiased guidance, CV Writing, apprenticeship advice, self-reflection (understanding your strengths) and advice on the various routes into all sorts of jobs.

SGS's Careers service is accredited by the Matrix quality standard and you can contact them by emailing [email protected]  or [email protected] to book a free appointment.

What are my career options?

The qualification will provide you with an insight into the skills and knowledge you require for working within the personal training sector. Many of the units covered will allow for transferrable skills and knowledge to be enhanced, such as marketing strategies, business development, and client lifestyle considerations. Once you have successfully completed this qualification, you will be able to gain access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and CIMPSPA, which will enhance your prospects for employment, aiding you to apply your newly founded abilities and knowledge. 
SGS College Sports Department have strong working relationships with a variety of health and fitness professional and industries within the local community. These include leisure centres, health clubs, and the nationally renowned SGS College Sports Academies Strength and Conditioning provision. 

Employees entering the sector can expect to earn in the region of Fitness Instructor – £14,000 - £30,000*
*(Average yearly salary data taken from the NationalCareersService.Gov.uk)

Additional Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities. We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment form.

For information on how this may impact sport courses please email [email protected]

COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course does have a fee that is payable on enrolment, if you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.