Introduction
This qualification is available for first delivery from May 2026.
This qualification aims to develop a learner’s further knowledge and skills in gym instruction, to pursue a career in personal training. The role of a personal trainer is to coach clients (on a one-to-one or small group basis) towards their health and fitness goals. Personal training plays an important role in improving the health of the nation, creating opportunities to get more people, more active, more often.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with employers and covers the knowledge and skills identified in the industry as essential for the personal trainer role, covering the design of exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management. The qualification also provides the learner with a comprehensive understanding of business, finances, sales and marketing to enable personal trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
Entry requirements
- A suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing or Fitness 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) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Qualification structure
Learners must complete the six mandatory units.
Assessment
- Assignment.
- Case study.
- Observation and questioning.
Fees breakdown
£88 Registration / Certification fee
£46 Manual fee
£22 eManual fee
£100 eLearning fee
£150 Registration / Certification & eLearning fee (combined)
Career progression
The qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Adapting Physical Activity for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Optimising Training for the Ageing Client.
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training.