Sport - Fitness and Personal Training - Level 3

This course combines theory and practical work to a high academic level allowing you to progress to working in the industry (including preparation towards self-employment) or university.

You can combine this course with developing yourself as an athlete as part of our sports academies. Alongside the main qualification you will develop other employment and personal development skills ready for the world of work.

Units and modules

There are 12 mandatory units for this course:

• 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
• Business Acumen for Personal Trainers

This qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer professional standards.

Our sports courses are run at our specialist Sports Campus at Alive Lynnsport, near to the King's Lynn campus.

You will need:

• 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and maths

Or:

• A relevant Level 2 qualification to merit grade with good attendance and progress reviews

You will be invited to an information session to help us ensure the course is right for you.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£2,850

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (qualification aim: 60348886)

How is my course assessed?

This course is internally assessed with an externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.