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Part Time
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24 Weeks
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Boston
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September 2025
Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer) Diploma Level 3
Add to ShortlistThe YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer) equips individuals with the skills, knowledge, and practical competencies needed to enter the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. This nationally recognised qualification prepares professionals to effectively consult with clients, assess their needs, and design tailored training programmes to help them achieve their fitness goals.
This course opens opportunities to become a self-employed Personal Trainer or seek roles in fitness centres, delivering customised sessions to clients. Ideal for those who have completed the Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, this qualification supports career advancement in the fitness industry, ranging from working in a gym, building a private client base, or pursuing further professional development.
Completion of this qualification provides students with 10 CIMSPA CPD points.
What will I do?
During the course, you will cover topics including:
- Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Consultation and Assessment for Personal Training
- Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Personal Training
- Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Outdoor Training
- Business Acumen for Health and Fitness Professionals
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Professionals
Entry Qualifications
To study this course, you will need to have completed a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction, and you must be aged 19+.
Prior knowledge of sport and exercise will be beneficial due to the level of understanding of Anatomy and Physiology required for the qualification.
Attendance
The Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer) Diploma Level 3 will take you approximately 24 weeks to complete, but this qualification can be completed sooner depending on course progression. You will attend college for 1 day per week at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston.
Fees
The Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer) Diploma Level 3 may be fully funded by the Adult Education Budget should you be eligible under the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or older on the 31st August
- Be either unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit (subject to criteria) OR be earning less than ยฃ25,000 (annual gross salary) a year
If you do not qualify for funding this course will cost ยฃ441.
Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed via practical assessments and theory assessments, including a portfolio, video assessments, practical observations, and online assessments.
Where Could It Lead?
Successfully completing the Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer) Diploma Level 3 can significantly enhance your career prospects within the fitness industry. This qualification demonstrates your ability to safely and effectively train clients, making you a valuable asset to gyms, health clubs, and fitness centres. It also opens doors to self-employment opportunities, allowing you to build your own client base.
To explore other Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing courses available at Boston College, visit our Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing page.
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