Turn your interest in fitness into a career
Gain the recognised qualification, practical experience and business skills to begin working as a Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer. Study flexibly around work and family, with an Advanced Learner Loan available for eligible learners.
A practical route into the fitness industry
You may already enjoy fitness and helping other people but be unsure how to turn that interest into paid work. This course gives you a recognised route into the industry, practical experience working with clients and the business knowledge to start building a career of your own.
The career changer
You are working in another industry but want to move into health, fitness or wellbeing.
The fitness enthusiast
You enjoy training and would like to use your knowledge to support other people.
The aspiring business owner
You want the qualification and practical skills needed to begin offering Personal Training services.
Build a career that works around your goals
The qualification can support different routes into the industry. You might begin in a gym, work independently with clients or build your own small fitness business.
Work towards your Level 3 Diploma
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress into gym instruction and personal training.
Learn around work and family
Combine online study, tutor support and practical workshops around your existing commitments.
Build confidence working with people
Learn how to consult, screen, plan and coach safely and professionally.
You will not be expected to work everything out alone
You will receive tutor guidance, practical workshop support and regular opportunities to ask questions. We will also explain the funding and application process before you are asked to commit.
Understand the cost before you decide
We want the funding route to be clear from the start. Registering your interest is not a loan application and does not commit you to the course.
The Advanced Learner Loan funded course fee. The final amount will be confirmed before any funding application is made.
£1,997The course fee if you're paying yourself.
Advanced Learner Loan available
Eligible learners aged 19 or over may be able to fund the full tuition fee through an Advanced Learner Loan.
No course fee paid upfront
If your loan is approved, Student Finance England pays the tuition fee directly to Sport Structures.
Repayments are income based
You only start repaying when your income is above the government repayment threshold. Interest and repayment rules can change.
Practical skills for working with clients
The course helps you build evidence of what you can do in real coaching and Personal Training situations.
Consult with clients
Carry out professional consultations, screening and goal-setting conversations.
Plan effective programmes
Design safe, structured and progressive gym-based exercise programmes.
Coach with confidence
Deliver exercise instruction, demonstrations and coaching professionally.
Support lifestyle goals
Understand nutrition, wellbeing and behaviour change within your scope of practice.
Build practical evidence
Use recordings, workbooks, observations and case studies to demonstrate your progress.
Prepare for work
Develop the confidence and business awareness needed to begin your PT career.
Have an informal conversation with our team
This is an opportunity to talk through your goals, the time you have available, how the course is delivered and how the funding process works. There is no pressure to apply.
Take the next step when you are ready
The journey is designed to give you information first and collect detailed enrolment information later.
Register your interest
Register your interest and receive clear information about the career, course and funding.
Consider your options
Read the guides and decide whether the opportunity feels right for you.
Talk to us
Arrange an optional conversation about your goals, suitability and funding.
Complete your learner application
Apply for a place only when you are ready to proceed.
Receive your offer
We confirm suitability and explain the Student Finance and start-date process.
Funding and onboarding
Apply through Student Finance England, then complete Aptem onboarding once approved.
Practise skills with tutor support
Workshops help you apply the learning, build confidence and prepare for practical assessment.
Consultation and exercise planning
Consultations, assessments, health screening and exercise planning.
Nutrition and motivation
Nutrition, lifestyle management, motivation and client adherence.
Gym instruction and coaching
Gym inductions, coaching techniques, exercise instruction and supervision.
Personal Training and business planning
Client case studies, PT sessions and practical business planning.
Assessment that shows what you can do
This is a coursework-based qualification, making it accessible to learners with different education backgrounds and confidence levels.
- Workbooks and written activities
- Observed practical delivery
- Recorded gym instruction and PT sessions
- Client and business case studies
- Professional discussions and portfolio evidence
Clear answers before you decide
Is registering interest the same as applying?
No. It simply means we send you the Career Guide and funding information.
Do I have to apply for a loan straight away?
No. You receive information first and can speak to us before deciding whether to proceed.
Can I study around a full-time job?
Yes. The course is designed to be flexible, although you will need time for learning and practical evidence.
Do I need previous qualifications?
No pre-course qualification is required. Safeguarding and first aid are recommended.
Are there traditional exams?
No. Assessment uses coursework, observations, recordings, case studies and portfolio evidence.
Who can I speak to?
Email our funded training team at funded-training@sportstructures.com and we will help with your questions.
Could Personal Training become your next career?
Register your interest and receive clear information about the career opportunity, qualification, funding and next steps. There is no obligation to apply.