Gym Instructing and Personal Training
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training 603/4388/6
Course Overview
The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (RQF) is designed for learners aged 19 and over who wish to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work as professional gym instructors or personal trainers. This dynamic qualification combines both gym instructing and personal training elements, covering essential topics such as anatomy and physiology, client motivation, nutrition, business acumen, and the planning and delivery of effective fitness programmes. Delivered through blended learning over 14 weeks at our Gateshead centre, the course provides a balance of theory and practical application, ensuring learners can deliver safe, effective, and engaging training sessions to support clients’ health and fitness goals. Upon completion, learners can progress into employment or self-employment within gyms, leisure centres, sports clubs, or private settings, or continue their professional development through advanced qualifications such as Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Referral, or Sports Massage Therapy.
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise
- Maximising the customer experience in a gym environment
- Supporting client health and well-being
- Conducting client consultations and gym inductions
- Planning and reviewing gym-based exercise programmes
- Instructing and supervising gym-based exercise programmes
- Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, health and fitness
- Client motivation and lifestyle management
- Programming personal training sessions
- Delivering personal training sessions
- Nutrition to support a physical activity programme
- Nutrition to support a physical activity programme
- Business acumen for personal trainers
14 weeks
Blended learning
Gateshead
19+
Advanced learner loan £2882
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- Level 2 Awards for Instructing Core Group Exercise (Group Cycling, Kettlebell Training, Circuit Training, Suspension Training)
- Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity suite
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
- Level 3 Diploma in Sport
- Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 3/Level 4 qualifications in Strength and Conditioning.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment or self-employment as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a range of
- gyms
- leisure centres
- sports clubs
- hotels, resorts or spas
- self-employed or freelance work in a gym or client's home.
- Other potential roles at this level could include:
- Lifeguard
- Membership Sales Consultant
- Leisure Industry Sales Assistant
- Sports Coach
- Nutritionist
- Gym Manager/Owner.
- Teaching Roles
- Product Sales and Production
- Beauty Therapy
- Self Employment