YMCA Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

If you have a passion for fitness and want to help people achieve their goals then this course will help you progress towards a career in the fitness industry.

You will be trained to a professionally competent level, enabling you to plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes and learn how to encourage your future clients to achieve their goals. You will learn about the fitness industry, applying the principles of nutrition to exercise plans, personal training with clients and the principles of exercise, fitness and health.

The Level 3 Diploma will also help you understand lifestyle, health and wellbeing when conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change.

You will study 4 days per week, including compulsory work experience to give you the employability skills needed to work in the industry.

You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you’d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. Alternatively, you’ll need a Level 2 Diploma with overall Merit in a relevant subject and maths and English at appropriate levels. 

An interest in progressing into employment in the fitness industry as a gym instructor or personal trainer is a pre-requisite of the course. You are also required to attend a College interview to establish your suitability for the course. If you do not meet these entry requirements you will be advised of other suitable alternative courses.

You will also be expected to undertake independent study at home towards your assessments and will be supported by the YMCA e-learning suite that includes interactive resources and learning materials. Alongside your course you will be expected to participate in all activities and excursions that are arranged as part of your course. Alongside your main course programme you might also study maths and/or English to improve your skills in these vital subjects by attending structured classes. You will also be assessed on your literacy and numeracy skills throughout the course There are online resources to support you on this course and additional learning support if required.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance