Level 3 Diploma
Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma)
Personal training is one of the most rewarding and commercially viable careers in the fitness industry. The Level 3 qualification is the benchmark that gyms, studios, and clients look for - and when it is delivered by people who work in the industry themselves, it means something beyond a piece of paper.
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Course overview
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma) builds directly on the Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching (Certificate), expanding your knowledge of advanced programme design, client assessment, nutrition principles, and the business skills required to build and manage a personal training client base.
By the end of this course, you will have everything you need to work confidently as a personal trainer - whether employed within a gym, operating as a freelancer, or running your own fitness business.
This course is delivered by tutors who are qualified and experienced in personal training and fitness coaching, bringing both formal knowledge and genuine, current, practical experience into every session.
What you’ll learn
- Advanced anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics for personal training
- Conducting detailed fitness assessments and lifestyle analysis
- Designing and periodising training programmes for diverse client goals
- Nutrition fundamentals and evidence-based dietary guidance within scope of practice
- Managing special populations and adapting programmes for specific needs
- Business development: client acquisition, retention, pricing, and marketing
- Professional standards, safeguarding, and insurance requirements
Entry requirements
You will need the Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching (Certificate) or equivalent to enrol on this course. If you do not currently hold it, SSTA can help you plan the right progression route.
Qualification awarded
Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma)
Career opportunities
- Self-employed personal trainer - gym-based, studio, or home visits
- Personal trainer within a leisure centre, gym, or hotel fitness facility
- Online personal trainer
- Corporate wellness and fitness coach
- Sports performance coach
- Pathway to further study: Level 4 Nutrition, Sports Massage, Strength & Conditioning
Ready to start?
Build a PT Career You Are Proud Of
Personal training is a career that can begin immediately after qualification. Enquire today and speak to the team about your pathway.