Personal Training – Health and Fitness (Gym Based) Apprenticeship

Coach and motivate clients towards their health and fitness goals, through the design and provision of creative and personalised exercise programmes and instruction. Offer basic complementary nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management.  

You will:  

• Learn how to effectively communicate with a client to understand their current fitness level and desired outcome 

• Gain hands on experience in a gym with clients, developing and delivering more individual, tailored fitness programmes and classes 

• Develop the knowledge needed to build bespoke programmes to help clients reach their fitness goals 

• Instruct effectively through good leadership and clear speech  

Choose this Apprenticeship if… you enjoy motivating and encouraging people at various stages of fitness to achieve their physical goals, through fitness and healthy living. 

Future Steps: Gain employment or become a self-employed personal trainer in a gym/sports or leisure centre.  

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Ideally you should have gained the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym-based) qualification and gained the required additional experience of working in a gym with different types of client groups. The Level 2 qualification can be discussed at interview.

You will have access to the facilities at College for knowledge and technical skills development delivery sessions.