Please note: This qualification will be withdrawn on December 31, 2021 and replaced with a new version of the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Fitness. Please click here for more details.

This qualification provides learners with the broad base of knowledge and skills to be able to work in a variety of customer-facing roles within the active leisure industry, including fitness instructing and personal training.

As exercise referral is a mandatory, optional group within this qualification it also aligns to the sector’s strategy to increase the number of qualified exercise referral instructors.

There are no specific entry requirements.

Learners must achieve 90 credits to gain this qualification; a minimum of 50 credits must be at level 3 or above. The learner must achieve all four units from mandatory Group A (14 credits), a minimum of 10 credits from Groups B, C or D and either Group E or F. For Group E learners must complete all four units (28 credits), for Group F learners must complete all six units (38 credits). The remaining 28-38 credits can come from a number of optional units, including Groups B, C, D, E or F.

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

£198 Registration / Certification fee
Manual fees vary depending on units chosen. Call 01480 410337 for more information.

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise.
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.