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Gym Instruction and Personal Training

Course Code: NCFEPT
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: Plymouth Marjon University, Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
  • Duration: 20 weeks
  • Course type: Part-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Wednesdays and Fridays, 12.00noon - 3.00pm
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What's it all about?

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is an industry-recognised qualification designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies needed to launch a successful career in the fitness industry.

This combined qualification bridges foundational fitness instruction with advanced one-to-one personal training techniques, allowing you to progress seamlessly from floor-level gym supervision to designing bespoke fitness and nutrition programmes for private clients.

Course information

During this course, you will study the following:

  • Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics: in-depth understanding of the human body, its key systems (musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and endocrine) and movement mechanics during exercise.
  • Client consultation and goal setting: conducting lifestyle assessments, health screening and tailoring fitness goals to individual needs. 
  • Programme design and delivery: planning and delivering safe, structured and goal-orientated exercise sessions for varied client populations. 
  • Nutrition for health and fitness: applying principles of nutrition, body composition and energy balance to support performance and personal goals. 
  • Professional practice and business: setting up a personal training service, developing client retention strategies and adhering to industry safety standards and regulations.

In order to be successful on this course you will need to hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

You will be assessed by completing your work in a classroom environment, with work assessed internally on a unit-by-unit basis. You will also be expected to complete an externally based portfolio.

Upon successful completion, you may progress to the BSc Strength and Conditioning Foundation Degree at the College.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Physiotherapists

£55,695.78

Potential salary

£21,678.68

Entry level salary

£36,678.00

Average salary

19

Annual openings in Plymouth

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