Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Specialist in Personal Training (RQF)
QRN-603/7654/5 Fee £112.00
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Specialist in Personal Training (RQF) qualification combines the knowledge and skills required to work as a Specialist Personal Trainer. Learners will cover the basics of anatomy, planning personal training sessions, circuit sessions, strength and conditioning, outdoor fitness, and exercise referral.
Learners can also choose to complete additional units in studio cycling or advanced stretching.
Qualification structure
To achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Specialist in Personal Training (RQF) qualification, learners must complete 16 units to achieve 75 credits. A further 3 – 4 credits may be obtained through completion of optional units.
Learner entry requirements
Learners must have completed a level 2 fitness instructing qualification prior to commencing the qualification. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Progression routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance
- Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Personal Trainers
- Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 16 years old to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
Mandatory Units
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Anatomy Physiology and Kinesiology for Exercise and Health | K/617/8594 | 3 | 6 | 43 |
| Applying Nutritional Principles to Personal Training | M/617/8595 | 3 | 6 | 40 |
| Planning Exercise Programme Design for Personal Training Clients | T/617/8596 | 3 | 7 | 47 |
| Delivering Exercise Programmes for Personal Training Sessions | A/617/8597 | 3 | 9 | 58 |
| Business Acumen and the Use of Information Technology for a Personal Trainer | F/617/8598 | 3 | 5 | 35 |
| Planning Circuit Sessions | J/617/6271 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| Delivering Circuit Sessions | Y/617/6274 | 2 | 6 | 36 |
| Planning Outdoor Fitness | J/618/7688 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Delivering Outdoor Fitness | L/618/7689 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Collecting information for Sports Conditioning Programming | F/618/7690 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Analysing Sporting Activities for Sports Conditioning | J/618/7691 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Planning Sports Conditioning Events and Activities | L/618/7692 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients | D/503/7494 | 3 | 8 | 52 |
| Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral | R/503/7492 | 4 | 7 | 35 |
| Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors | Y/503/7493 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients | L/503/7491 | 3 | 9 | 58 |
Optional Units
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Planning Studio Cycling Sessions | R/615/9716 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions | M/615/9724 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Introduction to Advanced Stretching | H/618/7696 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Advanced Stretching Techniques and Progressions | K/618/7697 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Programming and Instructing Advanced Stretching | M/618/7698 | 2 | 1 | 9 |