Bury College’s new adult course guide is now available! Whether you’re aiming to build skills, boost your confidence or become work-ready, the latest guide is packed with opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
Course code
Y984
Attendance
Part time
Duration
11 weeks
Intake
Multiple intakes per year
View the Adult Course Guide for more details
Start Dates
3rd Sep 2025 or 5th Jan 2026 or 30th Mar 2026
The course is ideal for people with existing awareness and involvement in gym instruction who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training. The Focus Awards Certificate in Personal Training is at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.
Matthew Thompson recently completed the course, saying: “I have enjoyed the course and have gained the experience I need in personal training to enable me to pursue a career in the industry while continuing my studies.”
Research that can be found here, points out that there were approximately 161,500 sport and fitness people working in the United Kingdom. Whichever level you’re starting at, our range of sports and fitness courses are aimed at enhancing your career prospects within this constantly evolving industry.
You will develop skills & knowledge required to become a personal trainer by studying the following units:
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity
- 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
- Programming personal training with clients
Learners must hold a recognised Level 2 Gym based exercise qualification or equivalent. Students should have an interest in sport and fitness. English level should be at least level 1 in order to complete work portfolio.
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
- Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
- Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
- Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
- If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689
ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN
Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.
Course Fee: £1,417.00
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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