STUDY TO BE A PT. HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
Lifestyle editor Louise Bennett qualified as an L3 Personal Trainer with Premier Global NASM. She says, “After developing a real passion for fitness a couple of years ago, getting my PT qualification seemed like a great way to learn more about the mechanics behind it. There’s a mindboggling selection of courses, but I wanted one that was well respected and that I could fit in around my job and being a mum to two young children. Premier Global’s course delivered exactly that. I could tune into the webinars live, or catch up with them later. There was plenty of course material and pre-recorded lectures and you’re assigned a course tutor. There’s also a team of success coaches at the end of the phone if you have questions. I felt like I learned more about the human body in a few weeks than I ever did at school! There are assignments, exams and filmed assessments, so it’s essential that you know your stuff. I constantly had my head in a book. The course took about four months to complete and not only have I learned loads about the OPT – Optimum Performance Training – model to assist me in creating a bulletproof training programme for myself, I’m also able to create plans for others, too. There’s loads of support and advice about entering the fitness industry once you graduate. I definitely feel the real learning is only just beginning.” The Personal Trainer Diploma package (including L2 Fitness instructor and L3 personal training) from Premier Global costs from £1,566.55 or installments of £45 a month. Go to Premierglobal.co.uk