Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (RQF)
QRN – 601/4888/3 Fee £57.20
Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence to work unsupervised as a personal trainer in sport and active leisure.
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (RQF) is aimed at exercise instructors who are capable of planning, delivering, and evaluating physical activity programmes independently and without direct supervision.
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.
Learner Entry Requirements
Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
The qualification requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading, and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication at level 2.
Progression Routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification in English please click here.
Mandatory Units
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Mandatory Units | ||||
| Principles of exercise, fitness and health | A/600/9017 | 2 | 4 | 28 |
| Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health | A/600/9051 | 3 | 6 | 43 |
| Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation. | D/601/4484 | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity | F/601/7362 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| Design, manage and adapt a personal training programme with clients | H/601/7760 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
| Motivate clients to maintain long term adherence to exercise and physical activity | K/601/7758 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme | K/601/7761 | 3 | 10 | 70 |
| Evaluate exercise and physical activity programmes | M/601/7759 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| Apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme | M/601/7762 | 3 | 7 | 42 |
| Additional Unit | ||||
| Plan, market and sell services | T/601/7763 | 3 | 5 | 26 |