Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners (RQF)
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- Original price was: £1,749.00.£1,049.00Current price is: £1,049.00.
- 1 year
- Level 3, Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 410Guided Learning Hours
- 680 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Qualification Number: 603/7192/4
- 68 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
Course Overview
Your Foundation for a Career in Personal Training
The rapid growth of the fitness industry is creating a greater need for personal trainers. The Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners addresses the market need for highly skilled practitioners, preparing you to become a fully qualified personal trainer or gym coach for individuals and groups. Regulated by Ofqual, this qualification provides you with higher-level skills to deliver personal training programmes in gyms and fitness centres, corporate fitness facilities, client homes, bootcamps, and fitness retreats. You have the opportunity to increase your earning potential and establish a long-term career in the industry.
This personal training certification aligns with the professional standards of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This can lead you to work as an independent practitioner, allowing you to establish your own private personal training business in this competitive market. The qualification places a strong focus on information technology, reflecting the industry’s shift towards digital fitness and data-led client services.
You will receive in-depth study materials, combining theory with hands-on practice, preparing you to make a meaningful difference in your clients’ health and well-being. This qualification provides a strong foundation for advanced study at Level 4 and 5, and with the right experience, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sports and nutrition or exercise science.
You will be assessed through a practical portfolio of your work, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and core competencies as a personal trainer in real-world settings. This course can be completed without the pressure of formal exams. To enrol, you need to be 16 years of age. On completion, you will earn UCAS points, helping to strengthen your application to future university programmes.
Our expert tutors are here to guide and support you every step of the way, helping you turn your passion into a flourishing career in the fitness industry.
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Expertly Crafted E-Learning Content
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Dedicated Personal Tutor
A personal tutor and key account manager are available to support you.
Flexible Learning
You can fit your studies around a flexible schedule.
12 Months Access
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
Boost Your Skills and Employability
Plan and deliver personal training programmes for individual clients and groups.
Friendly Customer Support
We offer a friendly customer support team to answer your questions.
Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment plan
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
What Will I Learn?
Apply the principles of exercise, fitness, and health in personal training sessions.
Plan and deliver personal training and gym-based sessions safely and effectively.
Design personalised fitness programmes to cater to individual client needs and goals.
Gain knowledge of the role of nutrition and how it supports a client’s fitness journey.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Features
Flexible payment plan available at checkout
Programme Schedule
Course Access & Support
1:1 Live Virtual Tutorials
With Q&A
Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
Final Results and Feedback
Turnitin & AI Software
Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
9-12 Months
1 Year
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Fee is applied
Fee is applied
Within 14 days
NO, Dedicated User Account
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Fast-track Plan
6 Months
1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
Witin 5 days
Yes, Dedicated User Account
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Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.
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| Course Highlights |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | This course is suitable for those enthusiastic about health and fitness and want to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Build Your Future in Personal Training Today
Once you complete the Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners, it opens the door to exciting career opportunities in a rapidly growing fitness industry. Once qualified, you can work as a personal trainer or fitness coach in gyms, health clubs, community centres, and private training studios. With the right experience, you will be equipped to set up your own training practice. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).
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| Entry requirements |
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| Average Completion Timeframe |
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| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 Extended Diploma, you must submit a comprehensive portfolio of your work. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be evaluated during your course.
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| Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 3 extended diploma, you can progress to the following.
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:
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| Regulated by | OFQUAL
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. |
South London College
South London College – Achieve Excellence in Education
South London College is an established online learning provider. We believe that education has the power to transform your future. As a highly regarded platform, we ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to become competitive in the fitness industry. Here’s the best opportunity to enrol for the Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners with us.
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.
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Unit 01
Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology for Exercise and Health
- Understand the heart and circulatory system and its relation to exercise and health
- Understand the musculoskeletal system and its relation to exercise
- Understand postural and core stability
- Understand the nervous system and its relation to exercise
- Understand the endocrine system and its relation to exercise and health
- Understand energy systems and their relation to exercise
- Understand structure and function of the skeleton
Unit 02
Applying Nutritional Principles to Personal Training
- Understand the principles of nutrition
- Understand key guidelines in relation to nutrition
- Understand nationally recommended practice in relation to providing nutritional advice
- Understand the relationship between nutrition and physical activity
- Understand how to collect information relating to nutrition
- Understand how to use nutritional information
- Understand the principles of nutritional goal setting with clients
- Be able to collect and analyse nutritional information
- Be able to apply the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Unit 03
Planning Exercise Programmes Designed for Personal Training Clients
- Understand how to prepare personal training programmes
- Understand the importance of long term behaviour change for personal training
- Understand the principles of collecting information to plan a personal training programme
- Understand how to screen clients prior to a personal training programme
- Understand how to identify personal training goals with clients
- Understand how to plan a personal training programme with clients
- Understand how to adapt a personal training programme with clients
- Be able to collect information about clients
- Be able to agree goals with clients
- Be able to plan a personal training programme with clients
- Be able to manage a personal training programme
- Be able to review progress with clients
- Be able to adapt a personal training programme with clients
- Be able to design and deliver group personal training sessions
Unit 04
Delivering Exercise Programmes for Personal Training Sessions
- Understand how to instruct exercise during personal training sessions
- Understand how to adapt exercise to meet client needs during personal training sessions
- Understand a range of different protocols and tools
- Understand how to review personal training sessions with clients
- Be able to plan and prepare personal training sessions
- Be able to prepare clients for personal training sessions
- Be able to instruct and adapt planned exercises
- Be able to bring exercise sessions to an end
- Be able to reflect on providing personal training sessions
Unit 05
Business Acumen and the use of Information Technology for a Personal Trainer
- Understand the use of information technology to support personal training
- Understand the process of business planning
- Be able to understand the process of business development
- Understand the financial aspects of starting a personal training business
- Be able to develop a marketing strategy for a personal training business
Unit 06
Principles of Health and Wellbeing for Exercise, Fitness and Health
- Understand the effects of exercise on the body
- Understand the components of fitness
- Understand how to apply the principles and variables of fitness to an exercise programme
- Understand the Exercise contraindications and key safety guidelines for special populations
- Understand how to safely monitor exercise intensity
- Understand the health benefits of physical activity
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
Unit 07
Know how to Support Clients Lifestyle Management and Enhance Client Motivation for Exercise and Physical Activity
- Understand how to form effective working relationships with clients
- Understand how to address barriers to exercise/physical activity that clients experience
- Understand how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity
- Understand how to provide on-going customer service to clients
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience
- Understand professionalism within the industry
Unit 08
Principles of Professional Practice and Health and Safety in a Fitness Environment
- Understand emergency procedures in a fitness environment
- Understand health and safety requirements in a fitness environment
- Understand how to control risks in a fitness environment
- Understand how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
Unit 09
Planning Professional Practice with Effective Consultations and Assessments for Gym-Based Exercise Sessions
- Understand how to collect client information to plan gym-based exercise
- Understand how to use client information to plan gym-based exercise
- Understand how to plan gym-based exercise with clients
- Be able to collect and use client information to plan a gym-based exercise programme
- Be able to plan a safe and effective gym-based exercise programme with clients
- Be able to create plans to enhance business
Unit 10
Instructing Professional Practice and Effective Exercise Supervision in Gym-Based Exercise Sessions
- Understand how to provide gym-based exercise
- Be able to prepare self and equipment for gym-based exercise
- Be able to prepare clients for gym-based exercise
- Be able to instruct gym-based exercise
- Be able to supervise clients undertaking gym-based exercise
- Be able to bring a gym-based exercise session to an end
- Be able to reflect on providing gym-based exercise
- Be able to support clients taking part in gym-based exercise
Unit 11
Planning, Programming and Delivering Advanced Personal Training Sessions in a Range of Environments
- Understand different methods of assessment/testing to benefit clients
- Be able to plan and prepare advanced personal training sessions in a range of environments
Unit 12
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
- Understand the need for a healthy, balanced diet to optimise sports performance
- Understand how to access credible information about sports and performance nutrition
- Understand the benefits and risks of specific nutritional protocols that may be used to prepare for sports or fitness events
- Understand the effects and use of supplements and performance enhancing drugs
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FAQ's
This qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for planning and delivering effective exercise programmes.
This course is suitable for aspiring personal trainers, gym instructors, and current practitioners looking to enhance their professional credentials.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
Yes, you will gain sound knowledge of nutrition and how it supports the fitness goals of clients.
You do not need to be employed to take this course.
This qualification can lead to a personal trainer, fitness coach, fitness instructor, or health and fitness trainer, to list some job titles.
Yes, this Level 3 personal training course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work and practical application. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, this personal training certification is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
While it is not mandatory, some experience is beneficial.
Yes, you will be trained to plan and deliver sessions for individual clients and groups.
Yes, this Level 3 personal training course is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Some of the topics covered include anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, principles of nutrition, planning exercise programmes, delivering personal training and gym-based sessions, use of information technology, health and wellbeing for exercise, supporting clients’ lifestyle management, and more.
This course is designed for both newcomers and others seeking to formalise their existing skills.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
Yes, you will be qualified to deliver individualised personal training sessions.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 Extended Diploma for Personal Training Practitioners. You will receive your login information to access our learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to plan and deliver exercise programmes for individuals and groups in a gym or personal training setting.
Yes, this course covers planning and delivering group sessions.
Highly recommended
The tutor offered great support, and I was given flexible learning options so I could balance studying with my other commitments.
Good foundation
This course equipped me with the tools to set up my own personal training service.
Worth the investment
Once I qualified, I was able to work full-time as a personal trainer in a gym.