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YMCA Level 3 Diploma Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness:Personal Trainer

This course is approximately 305 hours in length and is run over 18 WEEKS on a Wednesday and Thursday, plus assessment days. 

The qualification consists of six units.           

  • Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness professionals              
  • Nutrition for physical activity and exercise                                        
  • Consultation and assessment for personal training                          
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training                                      
  • Plan, deliver and evaluate outdoor training                                     
  • Business acumen for health and fitness professionals                      

This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career as a personal trainer in a health club, sports/leisure centre environment or on a self-employed basis.  It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to structure and instruct safe, effective, motivating, one to one, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming, which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

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Start date: 21/01/2026

Course code
PTC772225T/1/B1
Level
Level 3
Location
Truro College
Duration
18 wk
Start time
09:15 - 16:15
Fee
£1987

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