Basingstoke · north Hampshire
Gym instructor, personal trainer and sports massage courses for Basingstoke
Online first
You do not need to wait for anyone else to start these.
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Ask SSTA to confirm current enrolment, the exact award and where you would be assessed.
Level 3 Personal Trainer
The step after a suitable Level 2. Online, with an in-person assessment.
Fee: £999, course only
Leisure operators and employers
Gym and leisure employers around Basingstoke can ask about training new gym-floor staff: they study online and attend in person to be assessed. For sports massage, an employer can ask about a closed group of up to 10.
Basingstoke to Chichester
- Rail
- No direct train. Journey planners route you via Fareham; the fastest journeys are about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Car
- Roughly an hour to an hour and ten minutes. Chichester is about 33 miles away in a straight line, but the road route is longer.
For a run of practical sports massage days, a north Hampshire group is the realistic choice. Hook, Tadley and Fleet registrations count towards it.
Basingstoke FAQs
Is the Level 2 fee published?
Not yet. Admissions confirms it in writing before you enrol.
Can I go straight to Level 3 personal training?
Only if you already hold a suitable Level 2. Otherwise start with Level 2 Gym Instructor.
Part of Hampshire. Also nearby: Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester
Sources (checked 2026-10-06)
Basingstoke
Start online from north Hampshire
Ask about the online gym instructor and personal trainer courses, or register for a Basingstoke sports massage group.