TQH LEVEL 3
Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training.
The TQH Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training is the definitive comprehensive pathway for those entering the fitness industry with ambitions of elite-tier leadership. This combined qualification bridges the essential foundational skills of gym instruction with the sophisticated, clinical, and commercial mastery required of a world-class Personal Trainer.
Centres delivering this programme provide a holistic environment where students transition seamlessly from Level 2 biological principles to Level 3 advanced programming. By mastering the full spectrum of client care—from initial gym induction to high-performance nutritional strategy—learners attain the technical proficiency required to catalyze profound physical transformations in their clients.
Achievement Summary
Foundational Excellence Students attain a thorough grasp of gym-based instruction and customer experience management.
Advanced Programming Learners successfully bridge Level 2 and Level 3 concepts to deliver highly personalized exercise protocols.
Nutritional & Lifestyle Mastery Learners secure the ability to provide expert guidance on metabolic health, nutrition, and lifestyle modification.
Professional Outcomes Students achieve a sophisticated understanding of business operations and professional ethics.
| Unit Component | Level | GLH | Credits | Portfolio | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology for Fitness Professionals | 2 | 39 | 4 | ✔ | — |
| Promoting a Positive Customer Experience via Professionalism in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 39 | 4 | ✔ | — |
| Fitness Consultation, Assessment, and Motivation Techniques for Effective Lifestyle Management | 2 | 39 | 4 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Developing and delivering gym-based exercise programmes | 2 | 40 | 4 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health, and fitness | 3 | 39 | 4 | ✔ | — |
| Nutritional Concepts for Health and Fitness Professionals | 3 | 56 | 6 | ✔ | — |
| Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Lifestyle Management and Client Motivation | 3 | 47 | 5 | ✔ | — |
| Designing and delivering personalised exercise programmes for clients | 3 | 63 | 6 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Professionalism and Business Awareness for Fitness Professionals | 3 | 40 | 4 | ✔ | — |
Grading & Assessment Policy
Learners must successfully complete all nine mandatory units to be awarded a Pass grade. Evidence of both foundational and specialist competence must be uploaded via 'The Hub' portal.