Core Fitness Education - Fitness Qualifications & Courses | Courses | Diploma in Personal Training
This course now includes Kettlebells, Suspension and Foam Rolling Certification!

Based on 19 Reviews

£1349.00

Group booking discounts available for bookings of 6 or more.

6 Months Interest Free Credit Available

An initial payment of £269 followed by 6 monthly payments of £180.00

  • Written and delivered by our UK leading team of experts
  • Lifetime free mentorship and support
  • Evidence based courses
  • Internationally recognised
  • ActiveIQ Accredited qualification
  • Part Time Weekend courses to work around your life

Become a Personal Trainer with CORE Fitness Education. Start a new exciting chapter in your career in the Health and Fitness Industry with our nationally recognised qualification. Work for yourself, for a health club, for a sports club, the opportunities and options are endless.

If you would like to work, unsupervised and increase your earning potential then the personal trainer is the course for you. Covering one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice, advanced training methods and progressive specific programming, our course has it all. we even teach you how to market yourself and get your very first client.

This course is designed, written and delivered by a team of sports scientists, academics, specialist instructors, educationalists and experienced personal trainers.

All students study the anatomy, physiology and other theory modules as E-learning. This is done through a variety of interactive videos and resources. Students work at their own pace and have their educational supervisors for constant support throughout.

Students are then expected to attend 3 weekends of face to face teaching.

The weekends will be used to consolidate the learning from e learning and focuses mainly on the practical aspects of the course.

As well as the ongoing assessments and coursework, there will be an assessment day on which the written paper and practical assessment will be undertaken.

By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge and skills that is required to be a Personal Trainer.

Key things you will learn on the course:

  • Advanced anatomy and physiology
  • Health and safety, relevant laws and welfare with regards to personal training
  • Planning and designing programmes and schemes of exercise for a range of clients
  • Principles of nutrition and physical activity
  • Understanding and implementing a range of fitness assessments
  • Understanding and implementing a wide range of exercises, fixed resistance, free weights, CV and much much more
  • Communicating and motivating clients
  • Principles of selling personal training
  • Adaptations of programs and exercises
  • Writing your CV, and the skills to performing well at the interview to secure your dream job!

Certification
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Entry Requirements
You must have completed your level 2 fitness instructor.

Accreditation
Active IQ

Support
You will be supported throughout the course by your dedicated educational supervisor.

You will also have support from your course tutor and the whole core team and other students via our exclusive private facebook group. The online learning will also serve to support you.

Our educational supervisors are passionate and friendly and you will find yourself more than likely keeping in touch with most of the core team! On Completion of your course we have a dedicated graduate forum to support you as your develop your career.

In this short module we discuss how to get the most out of the course and what you need to do!

Here you will learn all the key anatomy and physiology you need to be a Personal Trainer. Our team of doctors teach you this challenging area in an easy to learn fashion! The module is split into the following smaller lessons:

  • Heart and Lungs
  • Nervous System
  • Muscles
  • Bones and Joints
  • Energy Systems
  • Core Stability

Here you will learn about fats, carbohydrates, protein, as well as how we digest and absorb nutrients. You will learn all the skills required to analyse food diaries and give recommendations. You will also cover hydration and basic sports nutrition. The online lectures are supported by some fantastic face to face practicals. This module is a firm- student favourite!

Learn the art and science of programming. We cover programming for performance, sports, weight loss, weight gain, hypertrophy, competition and more.

This module is important to us, here we cover fitness testing, communications skills and coaching skills. Learn to assess and quantify fitness both strength, cardiovascular and flexibility amongst other components.

We believe that our students should not just have the knowledge to be great personal trainers but that they should be taught the business skills necessary to thrive in the industry. We support our students by teaching them the key things they need to know about business plans, accounting, marketing, PR and more. We also continue to provide advice for years after your courses has finished! Just ask our graduate students! Click here to view a case study on Ian Walbridge.

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Venue: York Sports Centre Athletics Pavilion, University of York - Heslington West, James Way, North Yorkshire, YO10 5NA

Day 1: Saturday 02 August 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 2: Sunday 03 August 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 3: Saturday 23 August 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 4: Sunday 24 August 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 5: Saturday 13 September 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 6: Sunday 14 September 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 7: Saturday 27 September 2025 10:00-18:00

Total Days: 7 Days

Note: Bookings close on Friday 01 August 2025


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Venue: Hull University Sports Centre, Cottingham Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU6 7TS

Day 1: Saturday 01 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 2: Sunday 02 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 3: Saturday 15 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 4: Sunday 16 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 5: Saturday 29 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 6: Sunday 30 November 2025 10:00-18:00
Day 7: Saturday 13 December 2025 10:00-18:00

Total Days: 7 Days

Note: Bookings close on Friday 31 October 2025


Roxana Farkasova

Monday 20 May 2024

Very enjoyable course where I had an opportunity to learn more each day. I was encouraged to share my opinions and ask questions which were always answered with enthusiasm and deep knowledge.

Sally Featherstone

Thursday 16 May 2024

The course covered everything I need to become a PT and showed me how to help clients that are struggling

Emma Turner

Tuesday 25 April 2023

I was quite anxious to start but Paul was great. He was incredibly patient, never rushed us and stayed calm with all my questions! The business section was very useful, definitely helped me think how to link PT into my full time job!

Scott McMillan

Sunday 13 March 2022

Very professional and delivery was excellent and catered for all levels

Mamoun Elmamoun

Friday 08 October 2021

Just completed level 3 diploma in personal training with core fitness education. It was a good course. Have personally gained in-depth knowledge of aspects in health and fitness. The core fitness education team from tutor, operations manager and staff were very supportive. Was great opportunity to meet people within the health and fitness industry.

John Wright

Tuesday 09 March 2021

I've done a few different courses with CORE over the years. My level 3 PT was no different. Can' t fault them. Always a friendly team who keep offering assistance even after course completion.

Fergus Mcaughtrie

Thursday 15 October 2020

For anyone wanting to become a personal trainer it is another great way to further your knowledge

Mark Deeming

Thursday 24 September 2020

Paul is absolutely brilliant at what he does. He always helps and makes it very engaging. The coursework was good and being able to do the exam after each section rather than having to do a big exam right at the end.

Caroline Cosyns

Wednesday 18 March 2020

I found the course really informative, organised and fun. Paul is a great teacher with so much knowledge and was really helpful. I learnt a lot throughout the course and I feel ready to pursue a career in the Health and Fitness industry.

Ben Sykes

Friday 21 February 2020

Paul the tutor was very knowledgeable and helpful. The course met all my expectations and exceeded them in some instances. Very happy with the whole course experience.

Rebecca Kane

Tuesday 18 February 2020

Another fantastically well run and enjoyable course. Paul has never ending knowledge and patience and the ability to instil you with the confidence you need to succeed. Can't recommend you enough - already looking forward to booking another one.

Chris Denby

Tuesday 18 February 2020

The course provided was excellent and gave me the understanding and knowledge to progress my career as personal trainer. The hands on approaches to some of the theory kept me engaged throughout the course

Alex Stimpson

Monday 09 December 2019

Great course and teacher, fab facilities

Mel Bligh

Monday 09 December 2019

I attended this course, not long after doing my level 2 qualification and the complexity and challenge was much greater. However, the support given by both admin and teaching staff was brilliant. Kate is very helpful and supportive in her interactions. Paul has outstanding knowledge in his field and helps to break down complex subjects in ways that facilitate understanding. I think both of these guys are a credit to Core Fitness Education. They are professional, knowledgeable and engaging. I would definitely go back to Core for further courses when I'm ready.

Jake Yuill

Monday 14 October 2019

Engaging course, well structured and fun. Paul Turnbull was exceptionally helpful and a great Tutor. I could not recommend CORE Fitness Education enough!

Robert Smith

Friday 25 November 2016

Good course. All my quesitons were answered in minutes. Cant recommend core enough.

Anonymous

Thursday 10 November 2016

Paul and Dane managed to keep my attention throughout level 2 and PT. That is amazing. Learned alot and met some really nice people on my course. I am a physio, i did the course to complement my physio practice. I dont regret it

Mick Brand

Saturday 29 October 2016

Great service, great team. I studied my level 2 at college and I now I wish I had done it all with CORE. Nice to see such a friendly enthusiastic team.

Diane Johns

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Great course- i did the fitness instructor first and now the PT- Ive learned so much! Paul and Chris were great teachers and Dane helped me with my interview. I got the PT job!! Cant recommend CORE enough.

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This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework and Case Study
  • 2 x Multiple choice theory paper assessment
  • Practical examination

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