COURSES
COURSES & QUALIFICATIONS
Courses
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Train with recognised qualifications. Build real skills for coaching, teaching, and assessment. Learn through blended study with practical days.
Explore Course Pricing and Enrolment Options
Level 2 Gym Instructing
This qualification builds your foundations for a career in fitness. You learn Level 2 anatomy and physiology. You practise basic health assessments and gym programme planning for a wide range of clients.
£459
March 2026
- Blended learning with an online portal
- Practical assessment days by booking
- Location: Lightwater, Epsom, Staines, Basingstoke.
LEVEL 3 GYM INSTRUCTING & PERSONAL TRAINING
This qualification prepares you for work as a personal trainer. It combines Level 2 gym instructing with Level 3 personal training. You develop deeper knowledge in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, weight management, and programming.
£1259
March 2026
- Gym instructing plus Personal Trainer
- Blended learning with an online portal
- Introduction and Practical assessment day.
- Location: Lightwater, Epsom, Staines, Basingstoke.
Level 3 Personal Training
This qualification upgrades your Level 2 knowledge to Level 3. It qualifies you to train clients on a 1 to 1 basis. You build stronger skills in programming, nutrition, and anatomy and physiology.
£859
March 2026
- Train clients on a 1 to 1 basis with confidence
- Programme design and nutrition
- Level 3 anatomy and physiology
- Location: Lightwater, Epsom, Staines, Basingstoke.
Level 3 Education and Teaching
This qualification enables you to teach what you are qualified in at higher education level. It supports progression into assessor training. It suits coaches and practitioners who want to tutor and deliver learning.
TBC
/ Contact education@thefitnessdirectory.uk
- Teach your qualified subject
- Classroom days plus home study
- Pathway to assessor training
Level 3 Sports Massage
This qualification teaches sports massage theory and hands on techniques. You learn anatomy and physiology for sports massage, postural analysis, contraindications, and treatment planning. It supports careers alongside gym instructing and personal training.
£1569
March 2026
- Sports massage techniques
- Posture checks and safety
- Anatomy for massage practice
- Location: Lightwater, Epsom, Staines, Basingstoke.
Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement
This qualification allows you to assess practical and written work in your area of speciality. It pairs well with Education and Teaching. It supports delivery quality and learner outcomes.
TBC
/ Contact education@thefitnessdirectory.uk
- Assess practical and written work
- For your specialist subject area
- Works well with teaching level 3
// how it works
Cover a Shift in 3 Steps
Simple flow for gyms, studios and fitness professionals.
01.
create your account
Sign up as a gym, studio, or professional.
02.
Gyms Post Cover Needs.
Professionals Get Notified About Relevant Shifts In Their Area.
03.
match, manage, and get paid
Confirm Cover, Complete Hiring, Handle Payments With Clarity.
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what they say about us?
I was already a Level 2 gym instructor, but this Level 3 personal training course really took my skills to the next level. The blended learning format was perfect for my busy schedule, and the practical assessments at Bannatyne were a great way to put everything I learned into practice. Now I’m running my own successful personal training business and loving it!
I’m so glad I chose this program to launch my fitness career! The combination of Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications gave me a comprehensive understanding of the industry, and the practical experience I gained at Bannatyne was invaluable. I’m now working as a personal trainer at a leading gym, and I couldn’t be happier with my career choice.
