Course overview
Turn your passion for health and fitness into a rewarding career with OriGym’s CIMSPA-endorsed and internationally-recognised online personal training courses.
Study online via our award-nominated e-Learning platform and receive unlimited support from our in-house team of expert personal training tutors. Our tutor support service is designed to ensure we can support you no matter your schedule. That’s why we’re available by phone, email, and live chat, 7 days a week.
Our accredited online personal training courses offer complete flexibility. The course is self-paced with no fixed start dates or deadlines, allowing you to study at your own pace, whenever and wherever suits you.
This 5-star rated online course will provide you with all of the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to work as a certified Personal Trainer. Just some of the exciting roles you’ll be able to fulfil include planning training programmes and delivering 1-1 PT sessions.
Once qualified, our dedicated careers team will even help you land your first job in the industry through our guaranteed interview scheme!
- Regulated by Ofqual
Job outcomes
- Personal Trainer
What you'll learn
OriGym’s online personal training course will fully equip you for a successful career in the fitness industry, covering key topics such as:
- How to Deliver Personal Training Sessions
- Designing Training Programmes for Clients
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
- The Principles of Nutrition
- Demonstrating Leadership to Clients, and
- The Business of Personal Training
Once completed, you’ll be qualified to carry out exciting roles such as designing and delivering workout programmes that are tailored to an individual client’s exercise goals.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
On average, students take 8 weeks to complete our Level 3 Personal Training course online. Exactly how long it will take you to get qualified depends on a number of factors, such as how much time you have to dedicate to the course.
This online personal training course is completely self-paced and there are no fixed exam dates or deadlines, giving you complete control over how long it takes you to get qualified.
Entry requirements
To enrol onto our Level 3 online Personal Training course, students must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification and be aged 16+.
Students can complete both the Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 PT courses online with OriGym as part of our Online Personal Training Diploma.
Pathways
- Level 4 course for personal trainers
- Specialist Level 4 Nutrition course
Course features
Enrol with OriGym and get access to our custom-built e-Learning platform, ‘The Student Zone’. This online platform is made up of a wealth of industry-leading learning resources, including interactive quizzes, video tutorials, and eBooks.
All of our personal training courses are also regulated by Ofqual, accredited by Focus Awards, and endorsed by CIMSPA, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the highest standard of training available.
As an OriGym graduate, you’ll receive unlimited free career support from our post-course support team. Whether you want to get a job in a gym or start your own business, our team will be there to help you achieve career goals by offering services such as:
- CV advice and feedback
- Guaranteed job interviews
- 1-1 Interview Preparation
- Access to our exclusive jobs board
- CV distribution to OriGym partners
- Business and Marketing resources
Assessment
To complete this accredited qualification, you will be required to complete a combination of online coursework and assessments. These include:
- Multiple choice open book online exam on anatomy and physiology – 90% Pass Required
- Multiple choice open book online paper on the application of nutrition – 90% Pass Required
- Practical assessment on delivering a customised personal training programme – Pass Required
- Coursework on programming with clients, ‘SMART’ goals, client screening and progressive overview – Pass Required
We boast an impressive pass rate, with many of our students passing the above assessments on their first attempt. That said, all students receive unlimited free resits, allowing you to retake any exams or assessments as many times as you like at no additional cost.
What You’ll Qualify With: Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
Testimonials
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Susan Rose Level 3 Personal Trainer"I’ve just completed Level 2 and Level 3 courses with Origym as an online student. I found the course engaging and I learned a great deal, especially about the physiology of training, which was fascinating and has led me to more independent reading on the subject. I also enjoyed learning about training systems and planning progressions - I am looking forward to putting this into practice. On the occasions that I needed input from the Origym e-tutors, this was forthcoming and the in-person assessments were conducted very well, with lots of useful feedback at L2 that really helped me at L3. Overall a very positive experience."
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Max Fallone OriGym Online PT Graduate"I have always been involved in sport and had a passion for fitness, so the opportunity to help others reach their fitness goals is an amazing feeling. The course has given me confidence and understanding of areas I didn’t know before doing the course. My goal after completing my level 2 course is to become a level 3 personal trainer and work 1-1 with clients helping them to achieve their goals. This has been the perfect course for me to do alongside full time work and would recommend it to anyone looking to build a career in fitness and exercise. "
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Conrad Mulhearn OriGym PT Graduate"I have now completed 2 courses with Origym. I have found the courses enjoyable, informative and a very convenient way of learning new skills in my own time. The support online has been second to none with all queries being answered immediately by the online tutoring team. I would recommend Origym as a training provider that provides learning with flexibility to suit your own needs for those wanting a career in the Health and Fitness Industry."
Delivery
This online personal training course is delivered remotely via our interactive e-learning platform. This is award-nominated platform made up of a range of learning resources including:
- Video tutorials
- Interactive modules
- eBooks
- Online lectures
- Interactive quizzes
All assessments can be completed online with the exception of one final practical assessment, for which your physical attendance is required. Fortunately, OriGym has centres located all over the UK, each with great transport links, to ensure our students never need to travel far.
Subjects
OriGym’s Online Personal Training courses cover a broad range of topics and provide all of the necessary knowledge and skills needed to qualify and succeed as a personal trainer.
Study human physiology and learn about its response to exercise. Master the techniques needed to effectively lead clients through flexibility and stretching exercises.
Discover how to tailor and adapt programmes to meet the unique needs of individual clients of varying abilities and goals, with a focus on special populations.
This module will introduce you to a wide array of stretches, core exercises, power drills, and movements across different planes of motion. By mastering these skills, you’ll gain the ability to craft comprehensive and adaptable training sessions.
Broaden your understanding of nutrition and its significance relevant to fitness, and learn how to tailor plans and programmes to accommodate clients with varying goals requirements.
Study the principles of writing effective training plans for clients and explore the significant role of healthy eating as part of a comprehensive programme. On completion of this module, you’ll have a thorough understanding of how to cater such programmes for a variety of clients.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the business aspects of personal training. Learn effective strategies for selling and marketing your business and gain invaluable knowledge on how to develop a successful and lucrative business model.
About OriGym Centre of Excellence
At OriGym, Our Passion is Helping You Pursue Yours
As one of the UK’s most trusted education providers in the health and fitness industry, OriGym specialises in helping aspiring fitness professionals pursue their dream careers.
From entry-level to specialist further qualifications, all OriGym courses are designed to support you in unlocking your potential. Whichever course you choose, we guarantee that you will qualify with all the skills, knowledge and experience to excel as a fitness professional.
We’re proud to have the highest graduate employment rate in the industry, with 92% of our students being placed into work after earning their qualifications. We also boast the highest number of 5-star reviews among competitors and qualify more fitness professionals than any other training provider, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the highest standard of training available.
Whether you are taking the first steps in the industry or are looking to progress in your existing career, our passion is helping you pursue yours.