PERSONAL TRAINING Level 3 Certificate

Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus

Overview

This qualification gives learners the knowledge and skills to work with groups of clients in a personal training setting.

Successful achievement of the qualification will allow the learner to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment. It also provides access onto CIMSPA/Reps at Level 3.

Applicants should have obtained a suitable Level 2 qualification in gym instructing. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and application of number involved, therefore learners should have basic skills in communication and application of number pitched at Level 3 and 2 respectively.

Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness.
The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health.
Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions.
Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients.
Programme design and delivery for personal training.
Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers.

Assessment is through the completion of coursework, practical demonstration, and external multiple choice examinations.

This course enables you to gain access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3 as well as progression to courses such as: Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes; Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity; Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness; Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral; Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork; or Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Exercise Massage.

Successful achievement of the qualification will allow you to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment.

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Newry East Campus

Enrol

P0394NE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

8.00
Hours Per Week

15/09/2025 17:45
Start Date & Time

Mon, Tue
Day/s

£726
Total Full Fee Per Year

£426
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£600

Materials Fee

£35

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£91

Total Fee

£726

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£300

Total Fee

£426

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Armagh Campus

Enrol

P3128AE
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Evening
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

8.00
Hours Per Week

15/09/2025 17:45
Start Date & Time

Mon, Thu
Day/s

£726
Total Full Fee Per Year

£426
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£600

Materials Fee

£35

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£91

Total Fee

£726

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£300

Total Fee

£426

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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