Course Information
This diploma is widely seen as the UK’s gold standard training qualification. Building on students’ personal qualities and developing practical skills, this inspirational course will challenge anyone training for a career in health & fitness.
Each module is accredited through Active IQ and meets the National Occupational Standards.
Certificate in Gym Instruction
The first step towards your diploma. Learn the basic concepts of fitness training, from anatomy of the major body systems to health & safety, emergency first aid and professional ethics. With your Certificate in Gym Instruction you’ll be ready to design and supervise personal exercise programmes.
Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
Building on your Certificate in Gym Instruction, you’ll cover new aspects of training, like the role of nutrition, lifestyle analysis, advanced client assessment methods (static and dynamic posture) and new motivational strategies. With your Certificate in Personal Training, you’ll be ready to work one-to-one with mixed ability clients – whether you’re looking to work in a health club or set up your very own practise.
Entry Requirements
The Diploma in Personal Training can be taken without prior qualifications – but students must be at least 16 years of age with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Length and Format of Course
The diploma course can be completed on a full-time, part-time or blended part-time basis. The full-time course is held over 10 weeks at training venues across the UK, while the part-time options are held at selected venues over approximately 8- 12 month.
