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NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
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The NCFE Level 3 Diploma equips aspiring gym instructors and personal trainers with skills in anatomy, client engagement, and business. Ofqual-recognised and CIMSPA-endorsed, it prepares learners for gym or freelance roles.
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
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About This Course
The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is ideal for those seeking a career as a qualified gym instructor or personal trainer. Covering anatomy, client engagement, programme planning, and business skills, this Ofqual-recognised course offers a comprehensive route into the fitness industry.
Gain practical and written experience, with tutor support throughout. Endorsed by CIMSPA.
Minimum age 16+. A 30-hour work placement is required to complete the qualification.
Course Benefits
Ofqual-recognised vocational qualification with CIMSPA endorsement.
Prepares learners for employment in gyms or as freelance personal trainers.
Develops practical skills in client assessment, programme design, and nutrition.
Includes tutor guidance and support throughout every stage of the course.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Qualification Number: 603/4388/6
Total Credits: 68
Unit 1: Anatomy And Physiology For Exercise
Unit 2: Maximising The Customer Experience In A Gym Environment
Unit 3: Supporting Client Health And Well-Being
Unit 4: Conducting Client Consultations And Gym Inductions
Unit 5: Planning And Reviewing Gym-Based Exercise Programmes
Unit 6: Instructing And Supervising Gym-Based Exercise Programmes
Unit 7: Applied Anatomy And Physiology For Activity, Health And Fitness
Unit 8: Client Motivation And Lifestyle Management
Unit 9: Programming Personal Training Sessions
Unit 10: Delivering Personal Training Sessions
Unit 11: Nutrition To Support A Physical Activity Programme
Unit 12: Business Acumen For Personal Trainers
Assessment
This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.
A minimum age of 16+ applies. You must arrange a placement in a suitable setting before enrolling, to complete at least 30 hours in a real work environment.
Required Knowledge
Minimum age: 16+.
This qualification requires at least 30 hours in a real work setting. A suitable placement must be arranged before enrolment for assessment purposes.
Awarding Body
Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected educational charity with over 170 years’ experience.
Enrolment in an NCFE CACHE course grants you two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network and its resources.
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From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
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You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
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