FITNESS COURSES

StrongLiving Personal Training is proud to offer Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training qualifications in Lewes.

Throughout the course, you will benefit from personalised support delivered by Shelley, Founder of StrongLiving Personal Training and an experienced industry professional. Contact days include one-to-one coaching, ensuring you receive tailored guidance to help you develop into the best Personal Trainer you can be. In addition, weekly one-to-one online meetings provide ongoing support, keeping you on track and enabling you to achieve qualification in as little as three months.

These qualifications are internationally recognised, allowing you to register with REPs and earn industry credits, opening doors to career opportunities both in the UK and worldwide.

The courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely prescribe, plan, and deliver effective exercise and personal training programmes. You will learn to work confidently with gym members, private clients, and group sessions, as well as develop competence in delivering individual sports massage treatments through completion of the relevant course units.

Across the programme, you will build a strong foundation for a successful career in personal training through clear, accessible coursework supported by dedicated assessor and mentor guidance.

Beyond qualification, our ongoing mentorship programme ensures you are fully prepared for the realities of the fitness industry. You will gain valuable insight into attracting and retaining clients, marketing yourself effectively, and running a successful personal training business with confidence and professionalism.

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Entry Requirements

  • Some experience of gym-based training is ideal but in no way necessary as our team of tutors will teach you all you need to know

  • The course requires physical participation at times but you do not have to be super fit to be involved

  • There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved so please take this into account

  • The course is also set to an agreed end date so please make sure that you can spend the required time to take part

Qualification Structure

The course (Full Combined Personal Training Diploma) is set in two parts Level 2 Fitness Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training (Active IQ)

Level 2 Gym Instruction Units –

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise

  • 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

  • Planning gym-based exercise

  • Instructing gym-based exercise

Level 3 Personal Training Units –

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health

  • Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme

  • Programming personal training with clients

  • Personal Training business skills

  • Delivering personal training sessions

Assessment Methods

  • Multiple choice examination

  • Portfolio of evidence

  • Practical demonstration/assignment

Additional Units – (these are not marked but designed to help you start/grow your business)

  • What now? A guide to the industry

  • Marketing 101 – who, what, where and how

  • Running your business

Assessment Methods

  • Multiple choice examination

  • Portfolio of evidence

  • Practical demonstration/assignment

Course Dates 2026

Weekend 1: Saturday 16th May + Sunday 17th May

Weekend 2: Saturday 13th June + Sunday 15th June

Weekend 3: Saturday 11th July + Sunday 12th July

Secure your space this week and take advantage of our 25% off Early Bird discount

Course Delivery

Our courses are run in small group upto 8 students. All formats use the same workbooks and give the same qualification at the end. Each method will also need a fair amount of self-motivation to learn and carry out course work when not with the assessor and to revise for set exams and practical sessions.

Career Progression

This qualification provides progression to start a career as a fitness instructor/personal trainer in a gym environment and also a mobile personal trainer.

The included mentor programme we will guide you through the set up and initial growth your business.

Price

25% off till 06/03/26 (combined only)

Combined Level 2 and Level 3 Personal Training Diploma

£1421.76

Level 2 Gym instruction

£895

Level 3 Personal Training Certificate

£1095