ONLINE Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
£1,195.00
£1195.00 Full Price or Payment Plan (includes non-refundable deposit)
(no other offers can be used in conjunction with this competitive price)
New online course – The aim of this qualification is to develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to pursue a career in personal training. The qualification will be delivered live online over six days (3 consecutive weekends) with the use of online lectures, and learning resources. It is only the practical assessment that will be required to be held at one of our facilities face to face. Once the candidate is qualified, they will be able to train clients on a one-to-one basis and in small groups using advanced training methods and creating programs specific to the client’s needs. This qualification also includes business skills which is an important part of starting a new career as a Personal Trainer.
Other assessment options are available. Please contact the office for more information on [email protected] or 07881 362 208.
Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam.
Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
Please note if you hold a Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise, and Health qualification, it can only be used towards the Nutrition theory and cannot exempt you from the case study.
Payment options:
Full Price: £1195.00 (includes non-refundable deposit)
Payment Plan Options:
Regular – £195 non-refundable deposit, Then 5 payments of £200.00 per month.
Extended – £195 non-refundable deposit, Then 11 payments of £90.90 per month.
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Home Study
Candidates will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training manual when booking and be asked to read through specific sections of the manual before attending the course. The sections of the manual include:
Applied anatomy, physiology for exercise, health and fitness
The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
Lifestyle, health wellbeing and common medical conditions
Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
Programme design and delivering for personal training
Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
Online Delivery
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Day 1 – Online Delivery
Consultation Assessment
Muscle Fibre
Nutrition for exercise, how to fuel our bodies for various different types.
Creating a positive environment
Day 2 – Online Delivery
Behaviours and habits & SMART Goals
Breaking down barriers to exercise
Behaviour & lifestyle change
Client consultation practical
Day 3 – Online Delivery
Physiological measurement Lecture
Fitness Testing Lecture
Medical Condition Lecture
Alternative environments & Special Populations Lecture
Day 4 – Online Delivery
Nutrition Mock Paper
CV & RM methods lecture
Core Stability & stretching
Legal & professional requirements of Personal Training
Health and Safety
Business Plan
Day 5 – Online Delivery
Programming & Periodisation
Risk Stratification Lecture
Periodisation & Exercise Plan
Client Consultation
Day 6 – Online Delivery
A & P mock paper review
Business Planning lectures
Set Business Assignments
Assessments
Online Theory
The theory assessments are completed Online, the assessments are multiple-choice, there are two theory papers:
1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health (pass mark 28/40)
2. Applying the principles of Nutrition to a physical activity programme (pass mark 28/40)
A theory date is set for each course.
Worksheets and Assignments
Throughout the course candidates will be set coursework/assignments, worksheets etc and will be marked by their course tutor.
Practical Assessment (Face to Face at a venue)
All practical assessments need to be assessed in person at one of our locations. When booking, each course has an allocated location.
There are two practical assessments and an evaluation:
• Practical assessment of training techniques
• Practical assessment of a personal training session
• Completion of a self-evaluation
Other assessment options are available. Please contact the office for more information on [email protected] or 07881 362 208.
Course Dates
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Course Code PT0227X (ONLINE)
Online Delivery: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd of December 2024
Online Theory Assessment: 11th of January 2025
Face to Face Practical Assessments: 18th and 19th of January 2025
Location of Practical Assessments: Inverness
Course Code PT0228X (ONLINE)
Online Delivery: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th of February 2025.
Online Theory Assessment: 8th of March 2025.
Face to Face Practical Assessments: 15th and 16th of March 2025.
Location of Practical Assessments: Cumbernauld
Course Code PT0229X (ONLINE)
Online Delivery: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th of May 2025.
Online Theory Assessment: 7th of June 2025.
Face to Face Practical Assessments: 14th and 15th of June 2025.
Location of Practical Assessments: Livingston
Course Code PT0230X (ONLINE)
Online Delivery: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th of August 2025.
Online Theory Assessment: 6th of September 2025.
Face to Face Practical Assessments: 13th and 14th of September 2025.
Location of Practical Assessments: Perth
Course Code PT0231X (ONLINE)
Online Delivery: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th of November 2025.
Online Theory Assessment: 6th of December 2025.
Face to Face Practical Assessments: 13th and 14th of December 2025.
Location of Practical Assessments: Aberdeen
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a suitable level 2 qualification in gym instructing.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).
Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam.
Certification
On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training e-certificate. Active IQ are no longer offering hard copy certificates.
Progression Routes
This qualification provides progression to the following qualifications:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
