YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

This qualification is suitable for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who wish to progress to a career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis.

This qualification is mapped directly to:

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer.

Qualification Structure:

• Unit 1 – Applied anatomy and physiology
• Unit 2 – Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction
• Unit 3 – Bespoke exercise programme design
• Unit 4 – Customised exercise programme instruction and communication
  techniques
• Unit 5 – Nutrition to support physical activity
• Unit 6 – Business acumen for a successful Personal Training Practice

The learner should hold Certificate in Gym instructing or equivalent. The qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and over.

If you DO NOT have a Gym Instructing qualification then please follow our PTI Diploma in Personal Training

Learner Assessment Record

Assessment Workbook

Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)

Practical examination

Portfolio of evidence