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Personal Training Level 3 Diploma

Gain the skills, knowledge and competence required to work unsupervised as a personal trainer with a wide variety of clients.

  • Study Mode

    Full-time

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Location

    City of Oxford College

  • Pathway

    Sport

This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

You can add bolt on courses such as:

  • exercise to music
  • spin
  • yoga
  • pilates

On successful completion, you can work as a personal trainer in a gym or become self-employed.

This course covers a number of scientific elements including:

  • anatomy and physiology, including:
  • the heart and circulatory system
  • the musculoskeletal system
  • postural and core stability
  • the nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health
  • how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
  • how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating
  • how to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
  • how to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
  • how to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages
  • how to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages

On completion of the course you will have earned a nationally-recognised, Personal Training Level 3 Diploma.

You will competently be able to assess clients, devise a personalised training programme and deliver a training session confidently.

You learn through a mixture of practical and theory-based sessions utilising case studies, discussion groups and lectures on the core content.

Assessment is completed through:

  • development of a portfolio of evidence
  • worksheets
  • multiple-choice exams
  • continuous assessments
  • practical assessment

You need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English or a level 2 Diploma at merit or above

Why City of Oxford College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

    courses available

  • £8m

    we’ve invested £8 million into our Technology campus

  • 80+

    years of teaching experience

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