Introduction
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is at level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Entry Requirements:
• Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
• The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Target Learners:
• Learners aged 16+.
• Learners wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers.

Please note: 16–18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Outline

This qualification aims to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes developing their skills knowledge to pursue a career in personal training.

During the qualification learners will cover:
• Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness.
• Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.
• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
• Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques.
• Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status.
• Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multiple
resources.
• Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour
change.
• Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health
care professionals.
• Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
• How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
• How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.

Exams

Level 2
☑ Group Induction & Client Consultation Assessments
☑ Final Practical Assessment
☑ Multiple Choice Online Exam
☑ Completion of Level 2 LAP

Level 3
☑ Training Techniques & Client Consultation Assessments
☑ Two Multiple Choice Online Exams
☑ Completion of Level 3 LAP & Case Study
☑ Final Practical Assessment

Delivery:
Theory is delivered online via pre-recorded videos, while practical sessions are conducted face-to-face in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, allowing direct interaction and feedback.

Duration:
Typically completed in 4–6 months, though learners may finish sooner based on their LAP and assessment progress.