In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training learners must complete the below mandatory units:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
• Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
• Programming Personal Training with Clients
• Delivering Personal Training

These units will be assessed through a range of methods, including a portfolio (workbook), online multiple choice exam and practical assessment

• Prior to enrolling on the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, learners must have the necessary underpinning knowledge at level 2. Therefore, learners must have already achieved a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing in Gym, or equivalent.
• 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, and learners should have basic skills in communication and application of number at levels 3 and 2 respectively.

On achievement of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, learners could look into becoming a personal trainer, advanced Instructor or a club/centre supervisor.

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Management
• Any other Level 3 qualification in the Health and Fitness Industry
• Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Exercise and Nutrition
• Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management
• Level 4 HNC Diploma in Sport (RQF)
• Level 4 Certificate In Exercise And Nutritional Interventions For Obesity And Diabetes
• Level 4 Certificate In Exercise For The Management Of Low Back Pain
• Level 5 HND Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (RQF)
• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness (Personal Training)