Personal Training / Gym Instructor

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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The following courses are offered in partnership with Rob Horswell training who has been working in the fitness industry since 2000. Rob has been able to develop a highly experienced and successful team of tutors, assessors and associated staff who work within the delivery and certification of students. All staff have a minimum of 10 years experience of working within the industry with some of the country’s top sporting bodies. Students develop skills required to gain certification, employment and to gain clients once completing the courses.

CYQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) – 1 Year Course

• CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction

• CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

• CYQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity

This qualification is aimed at learners wishing to become a Personal Trainer who do not already hold the

pre-requisite of Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise). In addition to the planning and instructing

of both Gym Based and Personal Training programmes, learners will cover; Anatomy and physiology (at levels

2 and 3); Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment; Principles of exercise, fitness and health; How to

support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity and the application of the principles of nutrition

within a physical activity programme.

CYQ Level 2 Diploma in Promoting Health & Wellness and CYQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training & Instruction – 2 Year Course

• CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

• CYQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity/Sports Conditioning/

Instructing Outdoor Fitness/Business & Marketing for the Fitness Professional

• CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction

• CYQ Level 2 Award in Walk Leading/Nutrition for Healthy Living/ Community Activation

This qualification is aimed at individuals wanting to pursue a career in sport, health and wellness in the health, fitness and active leisure sectors. This will suit individuals who want to become fitness instructors and/or health/wellness advisers and for those considering employment/self-employment in different settings: health and fitness clubs and the wider community. The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer.

Interview with Rob and Head of Sixth Form.

A good level of English, maths and science is recommended.

The PT Level 3 course carries UCAS points and some students progress to university; other Level 3 courses would need to have been studied too.

Students have found employment within the sport, leisure and fitness industry; working in sports centres in the local community.