Personal Trainer Courses

How do I know if my personal trainer certification courses are the right one’s?

Once you have completed your training, you will want to know that you will be able to gain employment in the industry. Our personal trainer certification courses are accredited by CYQ and are recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). These accreditations ensure that your qualifications will be recognised not just nationally but internationally, giving you the best possible opportunity for a career as a personal trainer.

CYQ Personal Trainer Courses Structure:

Our Personal Trainer Courses are structured so that you can learn at your own speed and while still employed.
You will be contacted by your tutor, via the phone, for a professional discussion every fortnight. You will also be able to contact your tutor via e-mail and use our virtual learning environment to network with other learners and share opinions.
Once you have completed all your distance learning through workbooks, DVDs and tutor discussions you will attend 12 weekend workshop days over a period suitable to your situation.

Support for Personal Trainer Training Courses include:

Tutor contact every fortnight via phone
Tutor support (phone and e-mail) as and when you need it
Manuals, workbooks and DVDs
Online learning resource
Tutor led workshop days

Units for Personal Trainer Training Courses include:

The following 3 units need to have already been achieved at Level 2

Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Principles of exercise, fitness and health

- Anatomy and physiology for health and exercise
- Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
- Programming personal training with clients
- Delivering personal training sessions

CYQ Personal Trainer Courses in detail

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health (Level3)
- 40 question multiple choice paper (70% pass mark)

Unit 5: Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- 40 question multiple choice paper (70% pass mark)
- Case study

Unit 6: Programming Personal Training with Clients
- Direct observation of static and dynamic client assessment

Unit 7: Delivering Personal Training Sessions
- Direct observation of a programme delivery to client
- 12 week progressive programme case study

NB: Learners who hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor Certificate are exempt from units 4, 5 and 6.

For more details see Personal Trainer Courses

When can I start my personal trainer certification courses?

Enrolment can occur at any time in the year. CMS Fitness Courses have personal trainer certification courses starting every month across the north of England. With only a 30% deposit you can begin the journey to your new career.

Interested? Enquire about a Course

CMS Fitness Courses is recognised as a premium provider of health and fitness courses in the north of England by all relevant industry bodies

testimonials

"My training experience with CMS Fitness Courses was very positive. Not ever worked in the fitness industry I was a bit nervous of doing the course. At first it seems a daunting task, but as I read the student manual, it guided me through the requirements.
Extra support throughout the course was freely available. In fact, I only needed to contact my tutor twice, and on both occasions, I received a prompt reply. I found it to be a friendly learning environment, and there was always the opportuniy to ask questions."

Parveen,
Gym Instructor,
Halifax,

"Really enjoyed it, learned loads. Thought it went at a good pace. Good course taught very well - Thanks CMS Fitness Courses"

Michelle,
Nutrition,
Huddersfield,

"CMS Fitness Courses has helped me not just academically but personally too. I have gained a new career and a new confidence. You are never on your own and advice is only a phone call away from. Thanks again Gareth and Hadyn for your support and encouragement throughout"

Michelle,
Personal Trainer,
Harrogate,

"The CMS Fitness Courses tutors delivered the course very well, and were on hand to help with any information that I did not understand. Lots of areas covered."

Michelle,
Nutrition,
Huddersfield,

"The CMS Fitness Courses tutors were most helpful at all times, and that is something I try to offer to my clients now. They gave everybody the same amount of attention on the course and treated us all fairly no matter what level we were at.
The course content was wide and covered everything I needed to know to get on and make my way in the health and fitness industry.
The equipment was perfect for learning on and was probably the best that could be offered anywhere in the UK"

Tom,
Gym Instructor,
Sheffield,

"NASM has been an unparalled education provider to myself and my staff. The OPT model has helped us provide our athletes with the best possible training and corrective strategies to keep them on court"

Aaron Nelson,
NASM,
Head Athletic Trainer, Phoenix Suns,

"I have obtained numerous certifications from nationally recognised organisations, but NASM is simply the best. NASM has given me scientific, progressive knowledge that I apply to all of my client programs"

Patrick Murphy,
NASM,
Celebrity Trainer,

"CMS Fitness Courses tutors are very supportive and welcoming. The learning resources are of a high quality and that is reinforced with the delivery of the workshop days. I feel very confident in my abilities as a gym instructor and cant wait to put my new learnt skills into action."

Mhairi-Clare,
Gym Instructor,
Huddersfield,