Come along to our free open evening where you can ask any questions, find out about the course, and meet the tutors and some fellow students. It's free to book, so just contact our Course Sales Advisors to reserve your place today.
t. 020 7343 1850
e. bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
w. ymcafit.org.uk/courses/open-evenings
Watch the video to see what an open evening is like.
Location: London, United Kingdom
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As a personal trainer you will enjoy a career that is both financially and emotionally rewarding, one that gives you the independence of being your own boss and the flexibility to build your career around your life.
Training as a Personal Trainer
YMCAfit offer an intensive course for students who wish to ‘fast track’ their personal training career. Alternatively, for students who may have other commitments, we offer a modular route which allows you to complete the component modules at a time to suit you.
Both options will take into account your preferred learning style and you will be taught at a pace you find comfortable. Our Advanced Diploma in Personal Training will make you highly employable around the UK and internationally. To find more about the Advanced Diploma in Personal Training, click here.
Career options once qualified
Read our guide to starting a career as a personal trainer here.
- Choose to work on the gym floor, in the park, or at a client’s home
- Work full-time or part-time within a gym/health club or become self-employed, training a wide range of individual clients
- Decide to work with specific groups such as older adults, pregnant women or children (by taking CPD modules)
- Working with clients who are disabled or have mental health problems is also an option
To find out more or to book you place, contact us on:
t. 020 7343 1850
e. bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
w. www.ymcafit.org.uk
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