Diploma in Personal Training – Level 3

Units will cover:

• Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training
• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing
• Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change
• Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources
• Legal and professional requirements for personal training
• How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to
• How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance

September – June

You must hold a Level 2 in Gym or Fitness Instructing, and this course is the direct progression route from the Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructing course, this course is designed to qualify you to work as a personal trainer.

The course is assessed through a mixture of coursework, portfolio of evidence, multiple choice theory examination and practical assessments.

University opportunities

Past students have progressed foundation degrees in personal training, strength and conditioning, sport and exercise (injury management) and adventure sports leadership.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities include personal training, outdoor instructors, outdoor leaders, education and sports science.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here for more information.

You can apply online by clicking on the apply button at the top of this website page. Once we have received and processed your Application Form, we will be in touch. You can also print an application form and send it to us via post. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.

All full time students will be offered a number of options to secure meaningful work experience during the year. This is an important aspect of the course and will help to develop your skills to get a job, progress to a higher level qualification at Middlesbrough College or potentially gain a place at university.