Diploma Introduction
Personal training is currently one of the fastest growing professions in the UK and there is a huge demand for high quality personal trainers in the health and fitness industry. It is one of the most rewarding career choices available and one where you will constantly meet new people and help them to achieve their health and fitness goals.
What Our Students Say...
"I really enjoyed the workshops because I’m a hands-on person and because my Tutor made learning really fun. I received a lot of support during both the practical and e learning elements. When I finished my course Future Fit stayed in touch to support me with finding work, which I felt was very thoughtful. Today I’m working in my dream job, as a PT doing one to one sessions and also as a boot camp instructor."
Melissa
Diploma Format
This diploma combines online e-learning, practical courses (held at centres throughout the UK), case studies and assessments.
The Personal Trainer Diploma is an internationally recognised programme of study that will give you the theory and practical skills you’ll need to become a qualified personal trainer.
Courses Included
To achieve your Personal Trainer Diploma you will study the following courses:
Career Options
The work opportunities for qualified personal trainers are plentiful and varied. The best thing about being a personal trainer is that you’ll never have the same day twice.
Following your training you could:
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Set up your own personal training business
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Work as a personal trainer in a gym
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Provide clients with nutritional information and advice
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Set up and facilitate a weight management clinic
Earning Potential
Personal Training is one of the fastest growing professions in the UK and will continue to be so over the next 8 years, according to the City & Guilds Future Earnings Report 2006. Pay rise rates for most professions normally increase in line with inflation, which is around 2.5-3.5%. Personal Trainers look at an average rise in salary/fees of around 10%
As an employed personal trainer you can earn in the region of £30,000 a year and as a self-employed personal trainer you could charge anything from £20-£50 per hour for your services. High profile personal trainers have been known to charge anything from £50 to £100 per hour.
Do I Need Any Experience
You don’t need any previous experience to start this diploma; just a passion for fitness, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn. We’ve designed the course to give you the perfect foundation to begin your career as a personal trainer.
We recommend that you obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training, especially if you are thinking of setting yourself up as a self-employed personal trainer.
Certification
This Diploma will lead to you to a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification and entry at Level 3 on REPs