Gym Instructing and Personal Training Package
Course Overview
Gym Instructing and Personal Training Package
If you’re passionate about health and fitness and enjoy working with diverse people, our Personal Trainer course is perfect for you.
Delivered through theoretical and practical workshops, you’ll gain the skills needed to help clients reach their fitness goals. The course includes units on:
Anatomy
Physiology
Nutrition
Business acumen
Ideal for those seeking a career in the health and fitness sector or wanting to start their own business.
The course duration is 24 weeks with face-to-face delivery over 8 non-consecutive weekends. It is expected that you will complete online learning and assessment between sessions.
Lesson schedule
Active IQ Level 2 Fitness Coaching Certificate
This course is studied over 3 weekends. The lessons will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 4.00pm on the following dates:
26.09.26 and 27.09.26
17.10.26 and 18.10.26
07.11.26 and 08.11.26
Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training Diploma Technical Occupational Entry
This course is studied over 5 weekends. The lessons will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 4.00pm on the following dates:
28.11.26 and 29.11.26
09.01.27 and 10.01.27
30.01.27 and 31.01.27
20.02.27 and 21.02.27
13.03.27 and 14.03.27
Located at: Honeywell Sports campus
Course Start: 26 September 2026
Course length: 24 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PSPTGIPT
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 02 September 2026.
