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If you’re ready to revamp your skills and begin a career in the fitness industry, this Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is the perfect foundation to get you started.

Our course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to launch a successful career in the fitness industry. Upon successful completion of our course, you’ll be able to design and implement effective fitness programs for individuals or groups.

This course usually costs around £2,300, but is **FREE** via Bright Direction Training thanks to government funding. Due to high demand, we have limited spaces available, so sign up now by filling in your details on the form below.

[Sign up below](https://info.brightdirectiontraining.co.uk/personal-training-greater-manchester?hsLang=en#personaltrainingform)

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# Eligibility

To be eligible for the government funding, you must:

- Be aged 19+
- Be a resident of Greater Manchester
- Be unemployed   
  **OR** employed and earning UNDER £32,500 per year   
  **OR **be employed and have LESS than 2 A-Levels or equivalent.  

If you are eligible, then this is a FREE course! There is nothing for you to pay and you will NOT need to pay anything back. This is not a loan!

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Course Information

The course is delivered through classroom based lessons and gym observations.

**The course will cover:**

- Principles of anatomy, physiology, and fitness 
- Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors 
- Health and safety in the fitness environment 
- Conducting client consultations to support positive behavioural change 
- Planning and instructing gym-based exercise 
- Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health, and fitness 
- The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health 
- Understanding lifestyle, health, well-being, and common medical conditions 
- Delivering client consultations and health and fitness assessments
- Personal training for individuals and groups in a range of environments
- Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
- Nutrition for sport and exercise performance

# Course Locations

 

Lesson times: 9.00am - 4.00pm  
Delivered over 12 weekly sessions

Salford Venue: PureGym Manchester Exchange Quay, Cygnet House, 111 Taylorson Street, Manchester, M5 3BL

Manchester Venue: Zeno Health Club. Angel Gardens, Miller Street, Manchester. M4 4GL

Bolton Venue: Colony Gym, Moorland House, 73-75 Knowsley St, Bolton BL1 2BJ

[Course Brochure](https://info.brightdirectiontraining.co.uk/hubfs/Personal%20Training%20Handbook%20%20Greater%20Manchester%20(updated).pdf?hsLang=en)

Working as a personal trainer offers a range of rewarding benefits, both personally and professionally. There is the satisfaction of helping others achieve their fitness goals and witnessing their transformative journeys. This profession allows for meaningful connections with clients, fostering a supportive and motivational environment.

Sign up now by completing the form above and kick-start your new career in the fitness industry!

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