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Personal Training Advanced

Become a certified fitness professional with our advanced personal training course, mastering exercise planning and nutrition.

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Start Date: 15 Sep 2025

Mode of Study: Full-Time

Location: COURTSIDE – Bletchley Campus

Days: Mon to Fri

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Course overview

Please note: You must be at least 17 years of age to study this advanced personal training course.

Health and fitness has never been more prevalent in society than it is today. With obesity rates at an all-time high, there is a national focus on physical and mental health. There has never been a better time to get into the personal training industry for someone with the right mind set. With a range of specialist certificates available to set you apart from the rest, this personal trainer course will offer you entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3.

What will I do?

From learning about the anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, to planning gym-based exercise plans, to delivering personal training sessions, you will learn the ins and outs of the personal fitness industry, being taught by professional lecturers and tutors.

This personal training course will involve working in the gym, the personal training college studio and the classroom; you will become a well-rounded personal trainer with both business acumen and the relevant fitness knowledge. You will learn about pursuing a career in the fitness industry through studying business and sales in health and fitness. You will become confident in offering nutrition and diet advice, in addition to sports condition and client communications.

What’s next?

On successful completion of this personal training course you can progress onto the Health and Fitness Foundation degree or could even go on to start your own business. Some examples of opportunities that are available to you after completing a personal training course include:

Personal Trainer
Gym Instructor
Lifestyle Coach
Nutrition
Teaching

Is it for me?

Want to help people feel better about themselves, maybe even help someone change their life for the better? This qualification will give you the opportunity to develop industry-specific knowledge on how the Health and Fitness industry operates with a particular focus on you becoming a highly skilled Health and Fitness professional. Whilst studying this course, you will focus on developing yourself to be a professional, knowledgeable and effective personal trainer. You will be able to start your own business and ensure your clients know the impact of a healthy lifestyle, and how they can achieve this.

Entry requirements

Please note you must be at least 17 years of age to study this advanced personal training college course.

4 subjects at grade 4, English and Maths desirable.

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Personal Training Advanced
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Start Date
15 Sep 2025
Days
Mon to Fri
Location
COURTSIDE – Bletchley Campus

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