YMCA Diploma in Fitness Instructing, Personal Training and Circuits Level 3
Key Information
Subject Area
Sport and Fitness
Level
3
Part Time Evening
Location
Usk Campus
Fees
£225.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
03 September 2025
Tuesday and Thursday
Start Time
14:00
End Time
21:00
Duration
34 weeks
In a nutshell
By completing this qualification, leaners will meet industry requirements to become a Gym and Group Exercise Instructor, and a Personal Trainer (as set out within the CIMSPA professional standards)
This course is for...
... Anyone that wants to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully pursue a career in the health and fitness industry.
Course content
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to:
- Maintain health, safety, and hygiene in the gym-based environment
- Supervise and support participants in a gym-based environment.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate gym-based exercise programmes
- Plan, deliver and evaluate group circuit training sessions.
- Consult and assess clients' needs and support them towards their health and fitness goals
- Plan, deliver and evaluate indoor and outdoor personal training sessions to support individuals (one-to-one) and small groups.
- Apply methods of marketing to promote their own personal training business
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Additional information
This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means that it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self- employed Gym Instructor, Group Exercise instructor and Personal Trainer.
This qualification can also lead to further training at the same and/or higher levels to specialise and increase scope of practice. For example:
- Population specialisms (to work with a broader range of clients)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Inactive People in Physical Activity to Create Long-Term Behaviour Change (603/7345/3)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children Aged 0-5 in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7218/7)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children and Young People in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7216/3)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity. Perinatal
- (610/0829/1) YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairments (610/1559/1)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older Adults (610/1668/8)
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3)
Environment specialisms (to work in more settings)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Developing Sustainable Physical Activity Programmes. Within Community Settings (603/7343/X)
Technical specialisms (to work with specific equipment or perform additional roles within the workplace):
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and Understanding Approaches to Support Individuals (603/7146/8)
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk (6/10/0822/9)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
- YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
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