Advanced Learner Loans

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instruction and Personal Training is for those aspiring fitness professionals who do not current hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym instruction / Fitness Instructor qualification. It allows an individual to work toward a recognised Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification via one programme.

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is the entry level qualification for becoming a sports massage therapist. This qualification will allow you to practise sports massage therapy with a range of clients in a variety of settings

Advanced Learner Loans are a great way to fund your training and development. Government backed loans available to only the most trusted training providers.

Pay for your personal training course or sports massage qualification automatically via your wage slip once you are earning over £27,295 a year.

A majority of our fitness courses can be worked towards entirely online. Manuals, e-learning content, recorded webinars, knowledge checkers and lots of other resources coupled with our dedicated tutor support team ensure you can work toward your certified fitness instructor or personal training qualification when and where it suits you.

Active IQ

Active IQ is recognised and regulated by Ofqual and design qualifications that support clearly defined career pathways for the active leisure sector through high-quality teaching and learning resources for our Personal Training qualification or Sport Massage qualification to enable providers to give a positive learning experience.

CMS are quality assured via Active IQ who award our Personal Training qualification or Sport Massage qualification

Ofsted inspect training providers who have contracts with the Department for Education. Inspections ensure that your training provider delivers and supports you to the required standards. Providers who have an Advanced Learner Loan and or a Apprenticeship contract with the ESFA are eligible for inspection. See our latest Ofsted Report.

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

REPs is an independent register for the health and fitness industry, which recognises training or qualifications and expertise of health enhancing instructors within the UK.

When studying towards your Personal Training qualification or Sport Massage qualification. Make sure it is with a reputable training provider delivering recognised health and fitness qualifications.

CIMSPA

CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector. Whose aim is to shape a respected, regulated, and recognised sector that everyone wants to be a part of, and that others are confident interacting with. When working towards your Personal Training qualification or Sport Massage qualification it should carry the CIMSPA approval mark to ensure it meets national and international standards.

We offer health and fitness Apprenticeships, Advanced Learner Loans and self-funded personal trainer certifications, and sports massage qualifications to individuals and employers. Founded in 1982 and operating nationally and internationally we are dedicated to keeping our students engaged while providing a variety of flexible, supportive, and individually relevant fitness training courses.

There are many positives to doing your Personal Training qualification or Sport Massage qualification with CMS Fitness Courses.

Flexibility of provision is one of these. You can find the perfect blend of distance / online / workshop delivery to suit you. Each learner’s situation is different so contact our team and let us talk about what works for you.

Apprenticeships

If you work in the Active Leisure Sector you may be eligible to enrol on an Apprenticeship in   Personal Training.

Find out more about apprenticeships.

View our Apprenticeship Vacancies.

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