Focus award - Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)

This qualification will teach you fundamental knowledge about the human body and exercise which you will need to personally train clients in a fitness environment. Becoming a Personal Trainer is a hugely rewarding career, and we have designed a course which gets you qualified in a fun and engaging way 

Our team of industry leading Personal Trainers will teach you all about human anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, giving you the foundational knowledge to build upon. You will then learn how to run client consultations and how to plan and deliver personal training programmes. By the end of the course you will be ready to start a new career as a personal trainer with the continued support of the Leap Academy team.

Key topics covered in this course

• Human anatomy and physiology

• Nutrition for physical activity 

• How to deliver client consultations 

• How to plan and deliver personal training programmes 

• Engaging a client and maximising their experience 

• Business fundamentals for a Personal Trainer 

You can find out more detailed information about the course contents, team and potential career opportunities in the tabs above. Or alternatively, register your interest on the form on the right of this page and we will send you further information

What sets us apart from other training providers is that all our courses are developed and delivered by industry experts who are all currently leading the way in their industry. You will be taught through a combination of written materials, interactive learning elements and course videos which help teach important information in an engaging and fun way. Check out the video below for a example of the content you can expect in this course

We have broken the course into 8 separate units which teach you the content step by step and build upon what you have previously learnt.

Below is a detailed breakdown of each unit: 

1. Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health

2. Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness and health

3. Know how to support clients lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity

4. Principles of professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment

5. Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions

6. Instructing professional practice and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exercise sessions

7. Applying nutritional principles to personal training

8. Planning exercise Programme design for Personal Training Clients

9. Delivering exercise programmes for Personal Training sessions

10. Business acumen and the use of information technology for a personal trainer

There is no experience or previous qualifications required to enrol in this course! We are open to everyone!
 

Each unit will be assessed through a combination of methods based on the course content.  You can expect a combination of multiple choice exams, written questions, video submissions, programme cards and worksheets. 

Unit 1-10 are assessed by the LEAP Academy team and we offer unlimited free resits on all of these assessments!

As part of the video submissions you will require access to gym equipment, this includes cardio machines, weight machines and free weights. 

Don't worry, we will walk you through each assessment as they arrive to ensure you are fully prepared.
 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Focus award - Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF) 603/5233/4. This course is accredited by Innovate Awarding.

In the UK an accredited Level 3 Personal Training qualification is required to get any PT job in a gym, or to gain insurance if you are self-employed. This qualification is accredited by Innovate awarding and endorsed by CIMSPA. This means you will be added to the CIMSPA register after you have qualified.

Before you purchase any personal training course you MUST ensure the course is CIMSPA endorsed, or you might struggle to secure employment in a gym.

Note: You will not be issued a level 2 certificate with this qualification, only a level 3 diploma.

This course provides an excellent launchpad for anyone who wants to pursue a career in personal training and set up their own business. You will gain the skills and knowledge to engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in the gym environment. 

You may decide to start your new career as a Gym Instructor gaining valuable experience of leading client consultations, writing gym programmes, and interacting with clients on the gym floor. Or, you may choose to go straight into a Personal Training position within a fitness studio or club and gain experience within this environment. Or perhaps some of you will choose to be self-employed and build you own business and client base either online or in-person.

Either way, the course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to become a successful PT.

You can also take the knowledge you gain from this course into further study with one of our related courses and qualifications, enabling you to support clients in a wider capacity. A great starting point here would be the L4 Advanced Sports Nutrition qualification, which would allow you to write personal nutrition plans for clients.