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FLEXIBILITY
Online learning format...
Study at your own pace with our wholly online learning course, supported by dedicated tutors, fitting a quality education seamlessly into your life.
ACCREDITATION
Highly regarded...
Graduate with an internationally recognised award from leading bodies AIQ and NCFE, fully endorsed by CIMSPA to meet the highest industry standards.
PRACTICALITY
Real world skills...
Move beyond theory and focus on real-world application, learning to plan and deliver engaging lessons within inclusive learning spaces.
OPPORTUNITY
Globally recognised...
Our globally recognised award opens doors to employment opportunities across the UK, Europe, Australia, the UAE, and the USA.
With a focus on practical application and real-world experience, our comprehensive curriculum will prepare you to meet the demands of the modern fitness industry and achieve your career goals.
The course is delivered in three phased core modules:
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Module 1: Fundamentals of Human Function
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Module 2: Principles of Exercise and Activity Science
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Module 3: Professional Client Management and Business Acumen
Our curriculum has been meticulously designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide effective personal training and fitness services. From foundational theory to practical application, you'll learn how to meet the unique needs of your clients and build a successful PT business.
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Each of the three core modules are made up of four study units:
Module 1: Fundamentals of human function
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its nutritional needs, along with insights into the fitness industry.
-
Health and fitness industry market insights: Understand the current trends and opportunities in the fitness industry.
-
Components of optimal human function: Explore the essential elements of health, fitness, exercise and well-being.
-
Applied anatomy and physiology: Gain a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology.
-
Principles of nutrition: Learn about the role of nutrition in health and fitness.
Module 2: Principles of exercise and activity science
Develop the skills to design and deliver effective training programmes for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.
-
Training approaches and systems: Explore the principles of exercise science and its application in personal training.
-
Coaching and instruction skills: Develop effective coaching and instruction techniques.
-
Directive exercise practices: Learn how to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes based upon validated health and fitness assessment directives.
-
Periodisation and programme design: Understand the principles of periodisation and programme design.
Module 3: Professional client management and business acumen
Learn how to build strong relationships with clients, maintain professional standards, and establish a successful personal training business.
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Supporting clients through healthy lifestyles: Learn how to guide clients towards healthy lifestyle choices.
-
Consultative coaching and client needs analysis: Develop effective client assessment and consultation skills.
-
Professional standards and practices: Understand the ethical and professional standards of personal training.
-
Business and marketing strategy: Develop a successful business and marketing plan for your personal training career.
-
In partnership with our Hosted Academy partners, our diploma timetable is often supported by a schedule of Live workshops delivered highly experienced coaches and course tutors. These workshops are highly practical and provide the hands on coaching skills development that is required to excel in the health, fitness and wellbeing sector. Face to face lessons offer the opportunity to connect with your tutor and any other learners at the same stage of the programme as you in an engaging and collaborative setting.
Through the timetable of workshops, typically spread across 8-12 weeks, learners become fully prepared for industry, benefitting from an extra layer of real world learning in addition to the comprehensive online learning materials and coursework assignments.
To find out about workshop schedules in your area, please download a course prospectus or get in touch with our team, and we'll connect you with your local academy lead.
The Diploma in Personal Training assessments are the end of course exams. There are three theory assessments and three practical assessments:
Open book, multiple choice theory exams:
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Level 2 Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness.
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Level 3 Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness.
-
Principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health.
Practical assessments:
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Observed online client consultation (to support case study assignment).
-
Observed fitness environment induction.
-
Observed 1-to-1 personal training session (for the same client from your case study assignment and consultation).
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Alongside the final practical and theory exams, during the course, learners will need to produce two real world case studies and six coursework assignments.
Case study 1: Periodised (three phase) training programme for a newly acquired client, including:
-
Initial needs analysis questionnaire and food diary.
-
Physical activity readiness questionnaire and health commitment statement.
-
Educational guidance documentation for supporting client success.
-
Online (video recorded) 1-to-1 consultation appointment and follow up feedback support.
-
3 x training regimes, including workout plans for each scheduled day of the week - each phase/regime will progress safely, effective and suitably for the client's individual needs.
The programmes designed and submitted for your periodised training plan case study will form the basis of your final practical assessment - where you will teach a live PT session with your client.
Case study 2: Professional fitness business plan proposal, including:
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Initial business evaluation.
-
Market research.
-
Business overview.
-
Financial performance forecast.
-
Go to market strategy (and budget).
Assignment 1: Personal training competencies worksheet.
Assignment 2: Supporting clients and encouraging positive behaviour change worksheet.
Assignment 3: Professionalism and customer care worksheet.
Assignment 4: Health and safety in the fitness environment worksheet.
Assignment 5: Observational analysis and programming adaptations task.
Assignment 6: Personal and professional development plan.
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In addition to the lesson content, live workshops, course assignments and assessments, learners have unlimited access to tutor guidance via video call, phone and chat messenger as well as access to an extensive range of further learning and revision resources including:
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Downloadable programming templates.
-
Online calculators.
-
Interactive quizzes and gamified revision tests.
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Industry reports, articles and press releases.
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Blog posts.
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Discounted access passes to industry events.
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COURSE DETAIL AND SCHEDULE
Our curriculum is structured to take you from fitness enthusiast to industry-ready professional.
Navigate the dropdown menus to explore the comprehensive modules, hands-on workshops, and assessment methods that make up your learning journey. We provide all the resources, guidance and tools you need to succeed.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Our curriculum is structured to take you from industry expert to industry-ready professional educator.
Explore the comprehensive modules, workshops, and assessments that make up your learning journey below. We provide all the resources, guidance and tools you need to succeed.
Our curriculum is expertly designed to provide you with the most extensive knowledge base possible.
You will learn versatile teaching approaches suitable for all learner profiles and class sizes - from individuals to large cohorts. The content covers a range of delivery methods, including live, remote, and online teaching, as well as effective learner support and assessment.
This course consists of six core units:
Unit 1: Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the teaching role, professional boundaries, and promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.
Unit 2: Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches
Develop the skills to plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive teaching and learning, catering to the needs of individual learners, and create engaging educational sessions.
Unit 3: Facilitate Learning and Development for Individuals
Master the principles and practices of one-to-one training, learning how to tailor development plans and provide individualised support.
Unit 4: Facilitate Learning and Development in Groups
Learn the dynamics of group-based learning, how to manage group activities, and facilitate collaborative development effectively.
Unit 5: Understanding Assessment in Education and Training
Learn the principles of initial, formative, and summative assessment, how to involve learners, and the importance of quality assurance.
Unit 6: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Gain an in-depth understanding of assessment functions, key concepts, planning, risk management, and quality assurance procedures.
You will complete all six units, providing a complete toolkit for your career in education.
BECOME A TUTOR OF TRAINERS
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Your teaching award is based on a comprehensive portfolio of evidence and observed assessments that prove both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Your portfolio is built progressively throughout your learning journey and includes a variety of coursework tasks, worksheets and case study assignments.
Your competence is demonstrated through a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. This portfolio is built progressively throughout your learning journey and includes both theoretical and practical tasks.
You will complete a series of open-book written assignments and worksheets, one for each of the six units. These tasks are designed to confirm your understanding of the core principles of education and assessment before you undertake your practical observation. They require you to explain key concepts, describe responsibilities, and analyse different teaching and assessment methodologies.
This is where you bring your learning to life. Your lesson planning skills will be assessed and a final practical assessment 'micro-teaching' session will be observed and reviewed.
Lesson & Session Planning:
You will create a detailed plan for a short teaching or training session. This plan will outline your aims, objectives, learning activities, and assessment methods, showcasing your ability to design an inclusive and effective learning experience.
Live Observation:
Your session will be observed by a qualified Tutor Assessor. To ensure the assessment meets your specific needs and context, this can be tailored to be a one-to-one session with an individual or a session delivered to a small group.
Peer Observations & Feedback:
As part of the micro-teach, you will observe peers delivering a session and provide constructive feedback, a key skill for any educator. You will also receive valuable feedback from them on your own teaching skills to help you develop.
Session & Self-Evaluation:
Following your delivery, you will complete a reflective evaluation, critically analysing your own performance to identify strengths and pinpoint areas for future professional development.
Alongside the core curriculum and assessment support, you will have unlimited access to our comprehensive suite of learning and revision resources, including:
Unlimited Tutor Support:
Get guidance and feedback from our expert tutors via video call, phone, and direct messenger.
Downloadable Templates:
Access a library of professional templates for lesson planning, session delivery, and creating schemes of work.
Interactive Quizzes:
Test your knowledge with our interactive quizzes and gamified revision tests to prepare for your assignments.
Industry Resources:
Stay current with a curated selection of industry reports, articles, and press releases relevant to the education sector.
AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
With a focus on practical application and real-world experience, our comprehensive curriculum will prepare you to meet the demands of the modern fitness industry and achieve your career goals.
The course is delivered in three phased core modules:
-
Module 1: Fundamentals of Human Function
-
Module 2: Principles of Exercise and Activity Science
-
Module 3: Professional Client Management and Business Acumen
Our curriculum has been meticulously designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide effective personal training and fitness services. From foundational theory to practical application, you'll learn how to meet the unique needs of your clients and build a successful PT business.
-
Each of the three core modules are made up of four study units:
Module 1: Fundamentals of human function
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its nutritional needs, along with insights into the fitness industry.
-
Health and fitness industry market insights: Understand the current trends and opportunities in the fitness industry.
-
Components of optimal human function: Explore the essential elements of health, fitness, exercise and well-being.
-
Applied anatomy and physiology: Gain a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology.
-
Principles of nutrition: Learn about the role of nutrition in health and fitness.
Module 2: Principles of exercise and activity science
Develop the skills to design and deliver effective training programmes for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.
-
Training approaches and systems: Explore the principles of exercise science and its application in personal training.
-
Coaching and instruction skills: Develop effective coaching and instruction techniques.
-
Directive exercise practices: Learn how to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes based upon validated health and fitness assessment directives.
-
Periodisation and programme design: Understand the principles of periodisation and programme design.
Module 3: Professional client management and business acumen
Learn how to build strong relationships with clients, maintain professional standards, and establish a successful personal training business.
-
Supporting clients through healthy lifestyles: Learn how to guide clients towards healthy lifestyle choices.
-
Consultative coaching and client needs analysis: Develop effective client assessment and consultation skills.
-
Professional standards and practices: Understand the ethical and professional standards of personal training.
-
Business and marketing strategy: Develop a successful business and marketing plan for your personal training career.
-
In partnership with our Hosted Academy partners, our diploma timetable is often supported by a schedule of Live workshops delivered highly experienced coaches and course tutors. These workshops are highly practical and provide the hands on coaching skills development that is required to excel in the health, fitness and wellbeing sector. Face to face lessons offer the opportunity to connect with your tutor and any other learners at the same stage of the programme as you in an engaging and collaborative setting.
Through the timetable of workshops, typically spread across 8-12 weeks, learners become fully prepared for industry, benefitting from an extra layer of real world learning in addition to the comprehensive online learning materials and coursework assignments.
To find out about workshop schedules in your area, please download a course prospectus or get in touch with our team, and we'll connect you with your local academy lead.
The Diploma in Personal Training assessments are the end of course exams. There are three theory assessments and three practical assessments:
Open book, multiple choice theory exams:
-
Level 2 Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness.
-
Level 3 Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness.
-
Principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health.
Practical assessments:
-
Observed online client consultation (to support case study assignment).
-
Observed fitness environment induction.
-
Observed 1-to-1 personal training session (for the same client from your case study assignment and consultation).
-
Alongside the final practical and theory exams, during the course, learners will need to produce two real world case studies and six coursework assignments.
Case study 1: Periodised (three phase) training programme for a newly acquired client, including:
-
Initial needs analysis questionnaire and food diary.
-
Physical activity readiness questionnaire and health commitment statement.
-
Educational guidance documentation for supporting client success.
-
Online (video recorded) 1-to-1 consultation appointment and follow up feedback support.
-
3 x training regimes, including workout plans for each scheduled day of the week - each phase/regime will progress safely, effective and suitably for the client's individual needs.
The programmes designed and submitted for your periodised training plan case study will form the basis of your final practical assessment - where you will teach a live PT session with your client.
Case study 2: Professional fitness business plan proposal, including:
-
Initial business evaluation.
-
Market research.
-
Business overview.
-
Financial performance forecast.
-
Go to market strategy (and budget).
Assignment 1: Personal training competencies worksheet.
Assignment 2: Supporting clients and encouraging positive behaviour change worksheet.
Assignment 3: Professionalism and customer care worksheet.
Assignment 4: Health and safety in the fitness environment worksheet.
Assignment 5: Observational analysis and programming adaptations task.
Assignment 6: Personal and professional development plan.
-
In addition to the lesson content, live workshops, course assignments and assessments, learners have unlimited access to tutor guidance via video call, phone and chat messenger as well as access to an extensive range of further learning and revision resources including:
-
Downloadable programming templates.
-
Online calculators.
-
Interactive quizzes and gamified revision tests.
-
Industry reports, articles and press releases.
-
Blog posts.
-
Discounted access passes to industry events.
-
PROUD ALUMNI
Worldwide Professional Recognition
Become a internationally recognised and fully insurable adult education teacher.
Our ActiveIQ and NCFE recognised award gives you instant international credibility. With full CIMSPA endorsement and recognition through global registers like ICREPs and EREPS, you'll be qualified to gain insurance and practice as a qualified adult educator in countries across Europe, Australia, the UAE, and the USA.
The Foundation of Your Tutoring Career
Your award is more than a certificate; it's your entry into the world of professional education. We are committed to your success beyond certification, providing direct pathways and guidance to rewarding career opportunities.
We are committed to your success beyond graduation. Our ongoing support and partnered resources provide you with industry connections you can benefit from to gain professional advantage.
Ready to explore the course further and discuss your personal needs? Request a course advisory call to speak with a member of our team.
Become an educator
Our network connects you with premier training providers, recruitment specialists, and health clubs seeking high-calibre tutors and assessors.
Job placement and interviews
Our partnerships provide exclusive access to teaching vacancies and interview opportunities, giving you a crucial head start.
Launch your own courses
Aiming to run your own workshops? We provide the foundational knowledge you'll need to design and deliver quality training.
Professional Development
Progress further with a certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement enhance your career prospects and become a qualified assessor.
TURN YOUR PASSION FOR TEACHING INTO A PROFESSION THAT INSPIRES OTHERS!
GET IN TOUCH
If you have further questions you'd like to discuss before you embark on your course and would like to speak with one of our course experts, please reach out and we will be more than happy to help.
Our most common questions are compiled within our FAQ page along with our blog articles and e-books so please feel free to explore this too. You may find all of the answers you're looking for!
We look forward to speaking with you and welcoming you onto one of our courses.
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YOUR ACADEMY. YOUR BRAND.
OUR FRAMEWORK.
Everything required to launch and operate a successful training academy, delivered as a seamless, fully managed solution.
The complete turnkey solution, from initial setup and curriculum design to quality assurance and system hosting.
Offer comprehensive Level 3 PT Diplomas and more, fully accredited by Active IQ and recognised by CIMSPA.
Deliver courses through a co-branded online learning hub, customised to reflect your unique brand and values.
SET THE STANDARD
Go above and beyond...
Deliver in-house qualifications that not only
meet National Occupational Standards but also reflect your unique values
and aspirations.
Worldwide Professional Recognition
Become a internationally recognised and fully insurable personal trainer.
Our ActiveIQ diploma gives you instant international credibility. With full CIMSPA endorsement and recognition through global registers like ICREPs and EREPS, you'll be qualified to gain insurance and practice as a personal trainer in countries across Europe, Australia, the UAE, and the USA.
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FITNESS
ESTABLISH A CENTRE OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Delivery method
Online / Remote
Programme duration
3 - 9 weeks*
Certified status
Level 3 Award
AWARDING BODY
Active IQ, NCFE
LEVEL 3 ACCREDITED AWARD
Take your career to the next level with the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively educate and train individuals and groups, and launch a successful career in the education sector.
Our training course is specifically geared towards teaching in the health, wellbeing and fitness industry with coursework, assignments and assessment protocols throughout following sector relevant guidance and forethought.