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QUALIFY AS A PERSONAL TRAINER, GYM INSTRUCTOR, PILATES INSTRUCTOR OR A SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST

Become a certified Personal Trainer with our

Level 3 Personal Training course.

Locations in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol and more.

Start today with our ‘Online Learning Platform’.

LEARN – INSPIRE – SUCCEED

DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY SINCE 2009.

QUALIFY AS A PERSONAL TRAINER, GYM INSTRUCTOR, PILATES INSTRUCTOR OR A SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST

Become a certified personal trainer with our level 3 personal training course. In-person workshops in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol and more – learn from home and start your studies as soon as you enrol with our ‘Online Learning Platform’.

START A CAREER YOU WILL LOVE

Created by leading fitness professionals

LEARN/INSPIRE/SUCCEED

DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY SINCE 2009.

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QUALIFY AS A PERSONAL TRAINER, GYM INSTRUCTOR, PILATES INSTRUCTOR OR A SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST

Become a certified personal trainer with our level 3 personal training course. In-person workshops in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol and more – learn from home and start your studies as soon as you enrol with our ‘Online Learning Platform’.

START A CAREER YOU WILL LOVE

Created by leading fitness professionals

LEARN/INSPIRE/SUCCEED

DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY SINCE 2009.

badge for training provider of the year

UNRIVALLED COURSE SUPPORT

CIMSPA ENDORSED

0% REPAYMENT OPTIONS

ONGOING CAREER SUPPORT

QUALIFICATIONS & COURSES

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GYM INSTRUCTOR & PERSONAL TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

Become an industry recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor or a Level 3 Personal Trainer. 

Our level 3 sports massage therapy tutor teaching students

STUDIO & WELLBEING QUALIFICATIONS

Qualify as a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist or a Level 3 Pilates Instructor.

Stretching and mobility practical workshop for personal trainers

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Further your knowledge with workshops in stretching, mobility, focus pads and more.

LATEST NEWS FROM PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY

Enrolment is now open

Enrolment opened on October 10th 2023 for our next intake of learners on our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training course.
Enrolment closes on December 20th, and there are limited spaces available.

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Our new APP is on its way

The new PTA App is almost ready. This will make it even easier for our learners to access their online content when on the go or not at their computer.
It will also host our podcasts, media and our Exercise & Coaching library for you to use in a gym environment.

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FULLY BOOKED PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

We are very excited to say that our next series of practical workshops for our Level 3 Personal Training course are right around the corner and are now fully booked….. but do not fear if you have missed out, our next enrolment intake is about to open.

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Your 3 steps to becoming an industry recognised Fitness Professional

1.

START LEARNING THE THEORY CONTENT

As soon as you enrol you will have immediate access to the Performance Training Academy Online Learning Platform©. Your dedicated course support tutor will also arrange your first tutor and student call to set you some targets.

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2.

ATTEND OUR PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

Our 5 practical workshops are delivered in a working gym environment, setting you up in the best possible way for the fitness industry. You will also start working with a case study ‘PT’ client to put your new skills and knowledge into practice.

3.

START BUILDING YOUR FITNESS BUSINESS

In the early stages of your course, we will start teaching you the foundations of a successful PT business, allowing you to set this up whilst you study. By doing this you will be ensuring that you are ready to take on clients as soon as you are qualified.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER

HOW TO GET CLIENTS AS A PERSONAL TRAINER

HOW DO I BECOME
A PERSONAL TRAINER?

HOW MUCH CAN A PERSONAL TRAINER EARN?

OUR PROSPECTUS WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

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OUR PROSPECTUS INCLUDES:

 

•  COMPLETE COURSE STRUCTURE

•  OVERVIEW OF ONLINE CONTENT

•  OVERVIEW OF PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

•  UPCOMING PRACTICAL DATES

•  COURSE PRICE & 0% INTEREST OPTIONS

•  HOW EACH UNIT IS ASSESSED

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OUR PROSPECTUS WILL GIVE YOU MUCH MORE THAN JUST A COURSE OVERVIEW, IT WILL ALSO ANSWER MANY OF THE QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AT THIS STAGE, SUCH AS:

• What is the the difference between the Level 2 and Level 3 courses?

• How long will it take to qualify?

• How much can I expect to earn?

• How do I build a client base and a fitness business?

• What happens when I qualify?

• What does ‘on-course support’ and ‘career guidance’ really mean?

OUR PROSPECTUS WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

The cover of the prospectus for the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training course

OUR PROSPECTUS INCLUDES:

  • COMPLETE COURSE STRUCTURE
  • OVERVIEW OF ONLINE CONTENT
  • OVERVIEW OF PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
  • UPCOMING PRACTICAL DATES
  • COURSE PRICE & 0% INTEREST OPTIONS
  • HOW EACH UNIT IS ASSESSED
Download our prospectus

OUR PROSPECTUS WILL GIVE YOU MUCH MORE THAN JUST A COURSE OVERVIEW, IT WILL ALSO ANSWER MANY OF THE QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AT THIS STAGE, SUCH AS:

• What is the the difference between the Level 2 and Level 3 courses?

• How long will it take to qualify?

• How much can I expect to earn?

• How do I build a client base and a fitness business?

• What happens when I qualify?

• What does ‘on-course support’ and ‘career guidance’ really mean?

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Former Exeter Chiefs and England professional rugby player, Tom Johnson

I would recommend this course to anyone looking to become a Personal Trainer”

Tom Johnson – Exeter Chiefs & England professional rugby player

Lauren Stroulger passed her Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training certificates with Performance Training Academy

This qualification enabled me to leave my office job and start a brand new career as a PT. The support I received has been amazing”

Lauren Stroulger – Level 3 Personal Trainer

Lauren Stroulger passed her Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training certificates with Performance Training Academy

I really enjoyed the online learning platform and how it compliments the practical workshops”

Sak Nayagam – Level 3 Personal Trainer

 5 REASONS WHY A COURSE WITH PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY COULD BE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

1. You can start learning as soon as you enrol by getting immediate access to our online learning platform.

2. Our practical workshops are delivered by leading Personal Trainers who have their own ‘active’ fitness business and client base. Ensuring you learn from experienced professionals.

3. We will encourage you to start building your fitness business whilst you study, rather than after you qualify. This ensures you will get an immediate return on your investment.

4. Dedicated tutor support whilst you work through your qualification. This includes same-day turn-around on questions, regular accountability calls, and it will take less than a week for us to assess your work (unmatched by other training providers).

5. Established in 2009, we have constantly evolved to be able to offer the best structure and style of learning to ensure that our students go into the industry both knowledgeable and confident – raising the standard of the health and fitness profession.

 5 REASONS WHY A COURSE WITH PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY COULD BE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

1. You can start learning as soon as you enrol by getting immediate access to our online learning platform.

2. Our practical workshops are delivered by leading Personal Trainers who have their own ‘active’ fitness business and client base. Ensuring you learn from experienced professionals.

3. We will encourage you to start building your fitness business whilst you study, rather than after you qualify. This ensures you will get an immediate return on your investment.

4. Dedicated tutor support whilst you work through your qualification. This includes same-day turn-around on questions, regular accountability calls, and it will take less than a week for us to assess your work (unmatched by other training providers).

5. Established in 2009, we have constantly evolved to be able to offer the best structure and style of learning to ensure that our students go into the industry both knowledgeable and confident – raising the standard of the health and fitness profession.

SPEAK WITH ASH OF PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY ABOUT OUR COURSE AND YOUR FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

SPEAK WITH ASH OF PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY ABOUT OUR COURSE AND YOUR FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY

Emma CollyerEmma Collyer
15:34 11 Nov 22
I highly recommend Performance Training Academy! Ash and his team are brilliant, they are all so supportive and passionate about what they do.I completed the L3 Personal Training qualification with PTA.One of the reasons I chose PTA, was because of the face to face training days and I can say it was definitely worth the investment! Will and Pete really help you to apply the online theory which gives you the confidence to start using the qualification and pursue your business goals.
Shane HawkridgeShane Hawkridge
16:01 24 Sep 21
I cannot praise Ash and the team at Performance Training Academy enough. They have changed my life for the better in so many ways. I have always wanted to get into the fitness industry but I could never afford it and I never had the guts to make that transition. During lockdown I found out I was going to become a father which gave me the inspiration to make that change. I had constant communication from Ash, any support I needed I got quickly and I really enjoyed the way the co tent was delivered. Made life so easy to learn when I could.
Derek GuoDerek Guo
19:07 02 Sep 21
Mike RockettMike Rockett
16:12 29 Aug 21
If you're looking to get your Personal Training qualifications, I can't recommend PTA enough. Ash and his team are great and will give you all the tools you need to become a well rounded Personal Trainer.
samantha gorylsamantha goryl
16:51 17 Aug 21
I would highly recommend the Performance Training Academy. Such a friendly and supportive way to learn, and the practical days complimented the thorough online course content perfectly. I completed the level 2 Fitness Instructor course which was full of great quality, thorough and easily accessible information that was clear and great to set you up for the online exams and quizzes. So much information is readily available via their online platform, and the best thing is its there to go back to whenever you want even once you've completed the course. Ash and co are great at guiding you through the coursework and practical components, and great at building confidence, no question is a silly one and someone's always willing to help. Great!I'll also mention I was pregnant at the time of taking the course (filmed the practical exam 8 months gone) and the team made sure I was safe, supported and included in practical workshops where suitable. Amazing.
Lauren StroulgerLauren Stroulger
10:31 17 Aug 21
Great people and training provider, I really cannot recommend Performance Training Academy highly enough.From my first meeting with Ash, he has been nothing but supportive and guided me through my studies until I qualified and continues to do so, even now that I am qualified as a Level 3 Personal Trainer.The practical workshops are great and are run by Pete and Will, who are local established PTs, with so much knowledge to guide you through also.The personable, friendly, yet maintaining professionalism, approach that you receive from Ash, Pete and Will make the whole course more enjoyable.If you are looking to work in the fitness industry and would like to learn from the best, Performance Training Academy is the company to go to, you won’t regret it.
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FIND OUT EXACTLY HOW YOU WILL LEARN YOUR QUALIFICATION

You can start our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training course for FREE today

You can start our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training course for FREE today

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Simply complete the form below and you will be automatically set up with your own online learning platform. Allowing you to see for yourself how our course is delivered and to be able to enjoy the first series of lessons within our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training qualification.

We believe that prior to investing in an educational course, it is important to see how you will access your course materials and content, to be able to look over the course structure and to be able to experience our style of teaching.

WHY ARE WE OFFERING THIS?

Everybody learns differently, our free access to the ‘Performance Training Academy Learning Platform© will allow you to see for yourself if this is right for you. 

We also want you to experience that this is not just another online course which is taught using a ‘generic powerpoint’. Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training qualification is taught be real teachers who are current and successful fitness professionals, and are passing on their knowledge of how to best work with your future personal training clients. 

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ABOUT US

 

  • Established in 2009
  • We are a CIMSPA approved training provider
  • Our qualifications our Internationally recognised
  • We offer you fully supported online study
  • Deliver in-person practical workshops
  • All tutors are experienced fitness professionals
  • We help all learners with business mentorship

Our one to one mentorship throughout your course and when you are building your business will ensure you become a successful personal trainer!

all our fitness qualifications are recognised by CIMSPA

WE ARE AN APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDER WITH CIMSPA.

 

It is important for industry standards, and to ensure that you will receive the best level of education, that a training provider who delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is endorsed by CIMSPA, and visible on the CIMSPA register of approved training providers.

Performance Training Academy is a CIMSPA partner. You can see our listing as an approved training provider on the CIMSPA directory here.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or would like to book a course/career consultation call with PTA founder Ashley Hough, simply complete the form below and we will be in contact with you:

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