Level 3
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Codes
- Qualification number
- 601/6792/0
- SFA/LAD funding code
- 601/6792/0
Learners
- Required age
- 16 +
Learning hours
- Guided learning hours
- 245
- Total qualification hours
- 360
Key dates
- Operational start date
- 01/12/2015
- Qualification review date
- 31/12/2025
- Certification end date
- 31/12/2028
CIMSPA Endorsed
This 1st4sport qualification is endorsed by CIMSPA.
Overview
With the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, your learners will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become a personal trainer..
They will learn about:
- anatomy and physiology
- designing, delivering and evaluating personal training programmes
- promoting health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation.
Building their skills and understanding in these key areas will help them to provide important support to the people that they work with, helping your learners to empower them to make positive changes and achieve their training goals.
This qualification is supported by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an industry-relevant qualification contributing to the industry’s professional framework.

Qualification Progression
Learners could progress to other related 1st4sport qualifications, for example:
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
- 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
This qualification may lead to permanent employment as a Personal Trainer. Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 3 member.
Level 3
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
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