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Gym Instructing

& Personal Training


Qualifications

Entry-Level

10 weeks estimation

Online or blended learning

Max time to complete: 1


year (extensions available)

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Gym Instructing & Personal Training Qualifications

What is this course about?


01
02 Course overview

03 How will I be studying this course?

Contents 04 Course content

05 Support

06 Certification

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Getting started

In partnership with

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
What is this course about?

Are you looking to become a qualified Personal Trainer or


perhaps validate your current knowledge of fitness? Look
no farther than The Fitness Circle’s Level 3 Diploma in Gym
Instructing & Personal Training – The UK’s best Personal
Training course.

The Fitness Circle work with Sport Scientists and industry


experts to design and develop a course that defines the
skills and capabilities of current fitness professionals. Our
certifications deliver best current practice and theory in
fitness, are recognised internationally and highly respected
across the industry.

Gaining a Personal Training qualification will assure you


have the essential skills and qualification needed to excel
as a Personal Trainer. Through a series of structured
modules, you will not only learn the practical aspects of

Why choose The Fitness Circle?


We deliver the UK’s most up-to-date personal trainer course, accredited as a Level 3 Diploma by Active
IQ, CIMSPA and REPs

Flexible learning with the right mix of support, face-to-face teaching and home studying so that you
can study how and when you want

Save more than 50% when studying with The Fitness Circle compared to other training providers

Unlimited support available as a standard from industry experts

We have 20 years successfully qualifying over 1700 Personal Trainers & Fitness Instructors

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Did you know?

Our survey showed that 95%


of our graduates have said that our course
has had a positive impact on their life?

Helle Hammonds
Founder of Gym Class
(London’s leaders in group fitness)

I did my PT course with


The Fitness Circle which gave me the
qualification and skills I needed to help
set up Gym Class. I now own 2 venues
in Central London and absolutely love
what I do!

1700+ 1999
GRADUATES
SINCE

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Course Overview

Who is this course for?


• Anyone looking to start a career in Personal Training or Gym Instructing
• Gym Instructors looking to upgrade their qualification
• Personal Trainers who need to validate their experience
• Anyone with a passion for fitness

This course benefits various levels of skill and experience, and will empower you with the
skills, knowledge and experience to build a successful career in the industry.

What will this course enable me to do?


By earning this certification, you will be able to:
• Instruct group gym sessions in the context of your choice
• Instruct a 1-to-1 Personal Training session
• Create training plans for individuals and tailor them to their personal needs
• Recommend eating options to enhance training and lifestyle
• Understand the Anatomy & Physiology of the human body in relation to exercise and health
• Keep yourself and clients safe in a fitness environment
• Learn how to market yourself and grow a fitness business

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
How will I be studying this course?

The coursework and learning for this course can be completed 100% online, after which
you will either attend our assessment centre to finish off the course, or send in a video of
your assessment. Furthermore, you can also participate in our highly rated practical
workshops for free that we regularly hold, so that you can gain valuable training
experience. You do not need to be computer savvy to complete this course as there are
also paper formats.

This course can take 6 weeks to complete with 0% interest finance options available,
up to 1 year to complete the course & guaranteed interviews upon course completion.
Extensions boyond 1 year are available if required.

The process:

Once enrolled you will be assigned a Personal tutor who will introduce
themselves and set you up with the coursework

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You will proceed with the learning in the
comfort of your own home, using a combination
of booklets, video based learning and unlimited
tutor support
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Once you are ready you will book your assessments (and non-compulory
practical workshops) with your tutor. Your theory tests can be completed
from home or at our assessment centre. The practical assessment can be
also be completed at our assessment centre or you can send in a video.
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Receive your qualification and a guaranteed
interview with a leading UK Gym Chain

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Our certified fitness professionals are thriving

Past students of The Fitness Circle courses are thriving and working with some of the
leading fitness brands and companies.

Tom Watson - Former MMA Champion Lewis Begosh - The Gym Group PT

I cannot speak highly enough of The They give a lot of 1-to-1 attention which
Fitness Circle's services. You learn helped me loads! I'll miss the training
everything you need to know to get you workshops.
started in a career in Personal Training.

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Course Content

Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer will ensure you have the skills and knowledge to
create successful training plans, which in turn will result in happy clients.

There are ten modules in our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training
that cover in detail all of the disciplines involved in best practice Personal Training
which include:

01 02 03 04
Anatomy & Professionalism Health, Safety & Consultations
Physiology & customer Welfare in a Fitness
(Part 1) care Environment

05
Planning &
06 07 08
instructing Applied Anatomy & Nutrition Medical
gym-based physiology conditions
exercise

09 10 11
Encouraging Programme Business &
postive health design marketing
& behaviour

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Supporting your journey...

Our qualifications are available to study via blended learning, which


combines 1st class learning material and distance support with immersive
practical training.

How we guide you through your learning journey:

Access scientifically proven The learning materials can


learning materials including be accessed 24/7. Tutors are
comprehensive manuals that available Monday - Friday, 10
are yours to keep. am - 6 pm.

Train in state-of-the-art gym Sample mock exams are


facilities during your practical available upon request so
session, under the supervision that you can practice
of actual sport scientists or doing multiple choice
Personal Trainers. tests.

You will receive a support You can book 1-to-1 tutorials


tutor who you can get in online or in person to ensure
touch with at any time, with that we are meeting the
an expertise in fitness. demands of your learning needs.

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Certification

The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and


Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and
Level 3 Certificate in Gym Instructing are globally rec-
ognised and respected qualifications. The qualification is
not limited to the UK, it is recognised across Europe and
beyond (some of the participating countries can be found
here http://www.ereps.eu/content/partner-registers).

The Active IQ Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal


Training is at level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Frame-
work (RQF). It also provides access onto The Register of
Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3. The qualification
accreditation number is 603/2693/1.

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk
Getting started

We aim to make the enrollment process as straight forward as possible so that you can
get started with your course, qualify and get yourself out there. To get started please
give us a call on 0800 677 1175 or contact your course adviser. You can also enrol
directly through the website.

There are a few ways in which you can pay for your course:

PAY FOR THE COURSE IN FULL


If you have the funds available you can pay for the course in full and receive a 5%
discount off the advertised course price.

SPREAD THE PAYMENT UP TO 12 MONTHS WITH 0% INTEREST

If you don’t quite have the funds to pay for everything upfront go don’t worry. With our
monthly instalment option, you can spread the cost of the course over 12 months –
interest free!

SECURE YOUR PLACE AND PAY LATER ON

Limited spaces on our courses means that they can fill up very quickly. With a £100
deposit you can secure your place on a chosen course and then pay the remaining
balance 14 days before you attend the first practical weekend.

thefitnesscircle | Gym Instructing & Personal Trainer Qualifications Call us on 0800 677 1175 or email info@thefitnesscircle.co.uk

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