Diploma in Personal Training

Premier Training International's most popular course is the Diploma in Personal Training. This course is widely regarded as the gold standard for entry into the fitness industry.

Built around 2 certified modules, your diploma course is a unique (and challenging!) personal development programme. Training for REPs Level 3 status, you'll develop the skills to assess client needs and work within their limits - and the inspirational techniques to push them to a new personal best.

This qualification can be achieved either by attending a full-time intensive course at any of our venues, held over 10 weeks, or a part-time course held over 8 to 12 months at selected venues. The Diploma is designed to challenge, inspire and to develop the personal qualities and practical skills required for successful personal training. The 2 modules that make up the Diploma in Personal Training are accredited by Active IQ, a Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) approved awarding body. On successful completion of the Diploma the graduate is eligible for Level 3 status on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).

Each module is accredited through Active IQ and meets the National Occupational Standards.

1. Certificate in Gym Instruction
   The first step towards your diploma. Learn the basic concepts of fitness training, from anatomy of the major body systems to health & safety, emergency first aid and professional ethics. With your Certificate in Gym Instruction you'll be ready to design and supervise personal exercise programmes.
   
   
2. Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
   Building on your Certificate in Gym Instruction, you'll cover new aspects of training, like the role of nutrition, lifestyle analysis, advanced client assessment methods (static and dynamic posture) and new motivational strategies. With your Certificate in Personal Training, you'll be ready to work one-to-one with mixed ability clients - whether you're looking to work in a health club or set up your very own practise.

Entry Requirements
The Diploma in Personal Training can be taken without prior qualifications - but students must be at least 16 years of age with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Length and Format of Course
The diploma course can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time course is held over 10 weeks at training venues across the UK, while the part-time course is held at selected venues over approximately 8- 12 month.