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PROSPECTUS PERSONAL TRAINING & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
About Us
UK Sports Training is an award-winning training provider based in Essex,
providing fitness courses throughout the UK. We specialise in
Personal Training and Sports Massage courses.
We are committed to providing the highest quality training at the best value,
for those looking to progress into the Health and Fitness industry. We offer
a variety of courses, including the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness
Instructing and Personal Training and the Level 3 Diploma in Sports
Massage Therapy.
Funding and finance options are available to use throughout our courses.
As part of our training we are dedicated to helping you into your new career,
and offer support following course completion, along with tips and advice
on how to make the most of your career.
We have an outstanding staffing profile and all our teachers have extensive
knowledge, experience and qualifications in the Health and Fitness industry.
Each teacher is extremely proactive, enthusiastic and supportive, and will
guide you through every step of your course.
We look forward to seeing you on our next course!
OUR MISSON
UK Sports Training (UKST) aims to provide a professional, knowledgeable and enjoyable training
experience for all its students. We aim to enhance the careers of those already working in their
desired roles and to equip new learners with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a new and
successful career within the Health and Fitness Industry.
2 Funding is available on our fast track, class-based courses only.
Contents
Personal Training Sports Massage
Become A Personal Trainer 4 Become A Sports Massage Therapist 21
Course Overview 5 Course Overview 22-23
Study Options 7 Study Options 24
Student Journey: Fast Track 8 Southend SMT Course Dates 2022 25
Student Journey: Online 9 Fees & Funding 26
Course Dates 2022 10-11
Additional Information
Fees & Funding 12
Preparing For Life As A PT 13 Combined Course Offer 27
PT Earning Potential 14 Student Support 28
UK Wide Training Venues 15 Student Success Story 29-34
Romford Training Venue 16 Career Support 35
London Training Venue 17 The FitPro Hub 36
Southend Training Venue 18 Guaranteed Interviews 37
Hull Training Venue 19 How To Register 38
Liverpool Training Venue 20
3
Become A Personal Trainer
If you love fitness, then becoming a Personal Trainer will be the best career choice you’ll ever make.
Working with a wide range of people from all backgrounds, you will be making a difference to people’s lives
for the better. This could be helping someone achieve a weight loss goal, improving a client’s health or
preparing someone for a marathon; the list goes on and the mixture of clients you meet makes this one of
the most exciting careers to have.
4
Course Overview
This qualification is the UK’s most widely recognised Personal Training
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (RQF) qualification and it’s absolutely essential if you want to start your own
PT Business or work as a trainer in a Gym or Health/Leisure Centre.
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Supported by our industry experts, we offer the most up to date
Applying principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
resources, train you in realistic working environments and help you
Programming personal training with clients gain job opportunities.
Delivering personal training sessions
Our tutors are experts in their field and will work with you to help you
achieve your goals. The course is very in depth and our teachers have
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness instructing (Gym)
come up with unique ways to make your learning journey fun and
enjoyable.
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Know how to support clients 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
5
Entry Requirements Assessments
There are no specific entry requirements but some experience of gym- Multiple choice exams
based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended. You Worksheets
will need to demonstrate a good level of English and maths as there Practical observations
is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and Coursework/portfolio of evidence
writing) involved.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is
essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
6
Study Options
STUDY OPTION DETAILS
Our Fast Track Weekday courses are a mixture of practical workshops at our training venue combined with webinar
attendance from home.
This course takes around 8 weeks to complete; however, some students can finish with 6 weeks.
FAST TRACK WEEKDAY COURSES This study option is ideal for people who want to get qualified quickly and who can commit to a couple of days in the
classroom during weekdays.
Study now pay later via various funding options.
Check out our venues: Romford, London, Southend, Hull & Liverpool.
Our Fast Track Weekend courses are a mixture of practical workshops at our training venue combined with webinar
attendance from home.
This course takes around 8 weeks to complete; however, some students can finish with 6 weeks.
FAST TRACK WEEKEND COURSES This study option is ideal for people who want to get qualified quickly and who can commit to weekends in the classroom.
Study now pay later via various funding options.
Check out our venues: Romford, London, Southend, Hull & Liverpool.
Upon enrolling onto this course you will be assigned a dedicated tutor who will support you throughout your training.
Your tutor will schedule weekly video calls to discuss your progress as well as be on hand to answer questions and offer
guidance whenever needed.
FLEXIBLE BLENDED LEARNING: HOME STUDY You will also gain full access to our interactive e-learning platform which will guide you through your course and test your
knowledge. You will also be sent webinars and digital manuals to aid your learning.
Your dedicated tutor will also arrange practical workshops with you in a gym so that you can practice/learn the practical
elements of the course. This will then give you confidence for when your practical assessments take place.
Funding are not available for this course but take advantage of our finance
options or discounted early bird offer!
7
EXAMPLE STUDENT JOURNEY
Fast Track Weekday & Weekend
START
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Pre Course Assessments to You will need to complete, You will receive your
ensure course is suitable sign and send back ALL learning resources, online
for you & ukst enrolment forms webinars, e-learning & manuals
STEP 7 STEP 6 STEP 5 STEP 4
Complete Anatomy and Complete Level 2 Fitness Full introduction with
Complete Gym Instructor
Physiology & Principles of Instructing Portfolio your classroom tutor
practical assessments
Exercise multiple choice
exam
YOU’RE READY TO START
STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11
Complete Level 3 Fitness Complete portfolio with a Complete Anatomy and Complete Personal Trainer
Instructing Portfolio real client prior to Physiology & Principles of practical assessments
assessment Nutrition worksheets
YOU’RE LEVEL 3 QUALIFIED
YOU’RE LEVEL 2 QUALIFIED
FINISH
8EXAMPLE STUDENT JOURNEY
Flexible Blended Learning - Home Study
START
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Pre Course Assessments to You will need to complete, You will receive your
ensure course is suitable sign and send back ALL learning resources, online
for you & ukst enrolment forms webinars, e-learning & manuals
STEP 7 STEP 6 STEP 5 STEP 4
Complete Anatomy and Complete Level 2 Fitness Your support tutor will be in contact
Complete Gym Instructor
Physiology & Principles of Instructing Portfolio via within 24 hours to provide an
practical assessments
Exercise worksheets home study & tutor support introduction, timetable and course plan
YOU’RE READY TO START
STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10
YOU’RE LEVEL 3 QUALIFIED
Complete Level 3 Fitness Complete Anatomy and Complete Personal Trainer
Instructing Portfolio via Physiology & Principles of practical assessments
home study & tutor support Nutrition worksheets
YOU’RE LEVEL 2 QUALIFIED
FINISH
9PERSONAL TRAINING COURSE TIMETABLE 2022 ALL TRAINING VENUES
Please note: The end date is always one week after the last practical day due to re-sits and marking purposes.
You will be required to attend online webinars each week to support your theory learning.
Weekday Course Weekend Course Weekday Course
COURSE Start: Thursday 10th March 22 Start: Saturday 12th March 22 Start: Monday 7th March 22
End: Friday 22nd April 22 End: Sunday 24th April 22 End: Tuesday 19th April 22
TIMES 10am – 5pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 5pm
LONDON LONDON ROMFORD
VENUE
Southbank Club Southbank Club David Lloyd, Gidea Park
1) Thursday 10th March 1) Saturday 12th March 1) Monday 7th March
2) Friday 11th March 2) Sunday 13th March 2) Tuesday 8th March
LEVEL 2
3) Thursday 17th March 3) Saturday 19th March 3) Monday 14th March
PRACTICAL
4) Friday 18th March 4) Sunday 20th March 4) Tuesday 15th March
DATES
5) Thursday 24th March 5) Saturday 26th March 5) Monday 21st March
6) Friday 25th March 6) Sunday 27th March 6) Tuesday 22nd March
7) Thursday 31st March 7) Saturday 2nd April 7) Monday 28th March
8) Friday 1st April 8) Sunday 3rd April 8) Tuesday 29th March
LEVEL 3
9) Thursday 7th April 9) Saturday 9th April 9) Monday 4th April
PRACTICAL
10) Friday 8th April 10) Sunday 10th April 10) Tuesday 5th April
DATES
11) Thursday 14th April 11) Saturday 16th April 11) Monday 11th April
12) Friday 15th April 12) Sunday 17th April 12) Tuesday 12th April
10PERSONAL TRAINING COURSE TIMETABLE 2022 ALL TRAINING VENUES
Please note: The end date is always one week after the last practical day due to re-sits and marking purposes.
You will be required to attend online webinars each week to support your theory learning.
Weekday Course Weekday Course Weekend Course
COURSE Start: Monday 7th March 22 Start: Thursday 10th March 22 Start: Saturday 12th March 22
End: Wednesday 6th April 22 End: Friday 22nd April 22 End: Sunday 24th April 22
TIMES 10am – 5pm 10am – 5pm 9am – 4pm
SOUTHEND ROMFORD ROMFORD
VENUE
The Hive Enterprise Centre David Lloyd, Gidea Park David Lloyd, Gidea Park
1) Thursday 10th March 1) Saturday 12th March
1) Monday 7th March
2) Friday 11th March 2) Sunday 13th March
2) Tuesday 8th March
LEVEL 2 3) Wednesday 9th March
3) Thursday 17th March 3) Saturday 19th March
PRACTICAL
4) Friday 18th March 4) Sunday 20th March
DATES 4) Monday 14th March
5) Tuesday 15th March
5) Thursday 24th March 5) Saturday 26th March
6) Wednesday 16th March
6) Friday 25th March 6) Sunday 27th March
7) Thursday 31st March 7) Saturday 2nd April
7) Monday 21st March
8) Friday 1st April 8) Sunday 3rd April
8) Tuesday 22nd March
LEVEL 3 9) Wednesday 23rd March
9) Thursday 7th April 9) Saturday 9th April
PRACTICAL
10) Friday 8th April 10) Sunday 10th April
DATES 10) Monday 28th March
11) Tuesday 29th March
11) Thursday 14th April 11) Saturday 16th April
12) Wednesday 30th March
12) Friday 15th April 12) Sunday 17th April
11Personal Trainer
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fee
Level 3 Personal Trainer Course £2,882
Finance Plans
We have a variety of 0% interest free finance plans available.
Pay as little as £72.05 per month for 36 months!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPAYMENT OPTIONS
Funding Options
If you would like to attend one of our Fast Track Classroom courses, we
have access to various funding options. Some funding options allow you
to complete your course and not pay anything back until reaching certain
income thresholds.
GUIDE
Early Bird Discount
If you pay the balance in full before your course, you can take
advantage of our Early Bird Discount and pay only £2,495,
saving a massive £387.
REGISTER NOW
12Preparing for
life as a PT
So, you have landed that dream job in the gym or successfully
started your own Personal Training Business and now it’s time to
attract and work with clients to build your business. We will help
you do this by providing tips and advice such us:
Creating a positive first impression
Overcoming rejection e.g. when a client says No
How to build a client base
Tips on your first month as a Personal Trainer
Keeping clients motivated
The above is just a handful of tips we will provide, there will be
much more so that you can become the best personal trainer you
can and inspire others and change lives.
13PT Earning Potential*
WEEKLY INCOME MONTHLY INCOME ANNUAL INCOME
DAILY INCOME 5 DAYS 4 WEEKS 48 WEEKS
2 PT SESSIONS £70 £350 £1,400 £16,800
3 PT SESSIONS £105 £525 £2,100 £25,200
4 PT SESSIONS £140 £700 £2,800 £33,600
5 PT SESSIONS £175 £875 £3,500 £42,000
6 PT SESSIONS £210 £1,050 £4,200 £50,400
* Indicative earnings based on an hourly rate of £35. Representative example only. Individual earnings will vary.
14UK Wide Training Venues
Wherever you are in the UK, we can help turn your dream of becoming a
Personal Trainer into reality.
Our Online Level 3 Personal Trainer course can be completed in the
comfort of your own home with the support and guidance of our expert
tutors.
In addition to the support you will receive during your course, your tutor
will invite you to attend practical workshops to build your experience and
confidence in preparation for your assessments. Practical workshops can
be completed in locations throughout the UK. Your tutor will contact you to
arrange these workshops at a time and location.
Alternatively, you can choose to study at one of our training venues, such
as Romford, London, Southend, Hull & Liverpool. More information is available
about each venue on the following pages.
Enrol for immediate start
CALL: 0800 612 5721 | 07387 374529
email: careeradvisor@uksportstraining.com
15Romford Training Centre
Our Romford courses are run from David Lloyd at Gidea Park and is conveniently close to the Gallows
Corner flyover and half a mile from Gidea Park train station.
This gym boasts a super-modern gym with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and much
more. This is a fantastic environment to start your career as a Personal Trainer, and you will have full
access to the gym during your learning, so you can keep up with your fitness schedule whilst studying.
Our Personal Trainer courses take place in a live gym environment, giving you first-hand experience of
what is to come in your career.
Next Course Start Dates
CLICK HER David Lloyd
Weekday Course E Squirrels Heath Lane
FOR COUR
Start: Monday 7th March 22 SE Gidea Park, Romford
DATES
End: Tuesday 19th April 22 BREAKDO Essex
WN RM11 2DY
Weekday Course
Start: Thursday 10th March 22
End: Friday 22nd April 22
16London Training Centre
Our London courses are run from Southbank Club, London’s largest squash and fitness club,
conveniently located in Lambeth with fantastic public transport links and secure bike storage facilities.
Southbank Club remains one of the few family-run Independents in London. A converted cinema is now
a state-of-the-art gym which boasts 40ft high ceilings which give it a feeling of spaciousness. Arranged
over three levels this club offers a Cardio Zone packed with the latest equipment, extensive Free
Weights & training machines plus a Functional Fitness Zone making it an excellent environment to start
your career as a Personal Trainer. During your course you will have full access to the club, so you can
keep up with your fitness schedule whilst studying.
Our Personal Trainer courses take place in a live gym environment, giving you first-hand experience of
what is to come in your career.
We provide a private classroom away from the gym floor to concentrate on your theory learning and use Southbank Club
of the gym to demonstrate the practical elements. 124-130 Wandsworth Rd
London
Next Course Start Dates CLICK HER
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SW8 2LD
FOR COUR
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Weekday Course DATES
Start: Thursday 10th March 22 BREAKDO
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End: Friday 22nd April 22
Weekend Course
Start: Saturday 12th March 22
End: Sunday 24th April 22
17Southend Training Centre
Embark on your personal trainer career at our Southend, Essex training venue.
Our personal trainer course in Southend is delivered from The Gym in Southend and is close to the
Southend Victoria Train Station. The bright and spacious gym boats 42 cardio machines, a huge free
weights area, a functional training area and weight machines.
This is an excellent environment to start your career as a Personal Trainer, and you will have full access
to the gym during your course classroom days to ensure you keep up with your fitness schedule whilst
studying.
Our Personal Trainer courses take place in a live gym environment, giving you first-hand experience of
what is to come in your career.
We provide a private classroom away from the gym floor to concentrate on your theory learning and use The Gym Group Southend,
of the gym to demonstrate the practical elements. Unit 3 London Road Retail Park,
Southend-On-Sea,
Next PT Course Start Dates SS1 1PA.
Weekday Course
Start: Monday 31st January 22
End: Wednesday 2nd March 22
Next SMT Course Start Dates
Weekday Course
Start: Thursday 3rd March 22
End: Thursday 31st March 22
18Hull Training Centre
Our flexible pt course is located in Hessle Road, Hull, at the Fit24 gym. This gym has been voted
amongst the best gyms in the city and north of the UK by the national fitness awards, making it an ideal
location to kickstart your career as a personal trainer.
Your training will take place in a live gym environment, providing you with real-life experience. This will
help build your confidence as you start your new personal training career.
Next Course Start Dates
Fit24,
COMING SOON!
554 Hessle Road,
CONTACT US TO REGISTER YOUR
Hull,
INTEREST. HU3 5BL
19Liverpool Training Centre
Our flexible pt course is located in Wavertree Liverpool at the Training Station 2 gym. This gym is known
as Liverpool’s top strength and conditioning facility and is a fantastic location to kickstart your career as
a personal trainer.
Your training will take place in a live gym environment, providing you with real-life experience. This will
help build your confidence and set you up as you start your new personal training career.
Next Course Start Dates
Training station2,
COMING SOON!
Alfred street,
CONTACT US TO REGISTER YOUR
Wavertree,
INTEREST. L15 2JJ
20Become A Sports Massage Therapist Add a new string to your Fit Pro Bow, Sports Massage Therapy starts here! If you have an injured client you effectively lose that person until they are recovered, unless you can assist their recovery with Sports Massage Therapy, an accreditation that allows you to care for more clients immediately. With more people turning to exercise than ever before, injuries are becoming common place. Help turn your passion into something even more meaningful by assisting sport enthusiasts or professionals back to fitness. 21
Course Overview
Sports Massage Therapy Level 3
(Unit 1) Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Massage
(Unit 2) Principles of Health and Fitness
(Unit 3) Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction
(Unit 4) Professional practice in Sports Massage
(Unit 5) Sports Massage Treatments
Sports Massage incorporates many skills including individual client
assessment, massage, soft tissue techniques and post treatment
advice to manage and rehabilitate the various soft tissues of the
body. It provides multiple benefits for your clients, whether to
alleviate aches and pains or simply to ease the stresses of modern
day life! Treatments can be carried out for pre, post and inter-event,
maintenance and restorative purposes using a range of massage
techniques. This course will enable you to become a sports massage
therapist and the course will allow you to understand the effect and
benefits of massage to assist in dealing with injury and training
requirements.
Resources and Clothing
You are expected to wear clothing suitable for being massaged in
whilst practicing on each other (shorts, vests, crop tops etc). You are
required to provide your own towels and we recommend bringing in
3 large towels. These will get messy so make sure they’re not your
finest!
22Entry Requirements Assessments
It would be desirable to HOLD at least one of the following to start this course. Multiple choice question paper
Practical observations
Level 3 Diploma In Personal Training Workbook
Any massage qualification - (for example, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Body Massage etc) Worksheets
Sports Science qualification
Relevant work experience
23Study Options
FAST TRACK WEEKEND COURSES
This course is delivered at our training venue over weekends to
provide flexible studying options, ideal if you have other commitments
such as working full time.
The course takes around 5 weeks to complete, however, some
students can finish sooner. You must attend ALL practical sessions so
please ensure you don’t have any prior commitments before enrolling.
You will also gain full access to our interactive e-learning platform
which will guide you through your course and test your knowledge.
You will also be sent webinars and digital manuals to aid your
learning.
During the course, you will be asked to provide coursework which is
expected to be handed in on the day your tutor sets throughout the
course.
This course is currently delivered in our Southend venue.
Enrol for immediate start
CALL: 0800 612 5721 | 07387 374529
email: careeradvisor@uksportstraining.com
24SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY TIMETABLE 2022 SOUTHEND
Please note: The end date is always one week after the last practical day due to re-sits and marking purposes.
You will be required to attend online webinars each week to support your theory learning.
Weekday Course
COURSE Start: Thursday 3rd March 22
End: Thursday 31st March 22
TIMES 10am – 5pm
SOUTHEND
VENUE
The Hive Enterprise Centre
1) Thursday 3rd March
PRACTICAL 2) Thursday 10th March
DATES 3) Thursday 17th March
4) Thursday 24th March
25Sports Massage
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fee
Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 £2,225
Finance Plans
We have a variety of 0% interest free finance plans available here.
Pay as little as £55.62 per month for 36 months!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPAYMENT OPTIONS
Funding Options
If you would like to attend our Sports Massage Therapy courses, we have
access to various funding options. Some funding options allow you to
complete your course and not pay anything back until reaching certain
income thresholds.
GUIDE
Early Bird Discount
If you pay the balance in full before your course, you can take
advantage of our Early Bird Discount and pay only £1,800,
saving a massive £425.
REGISTER NOW
26Combined Course Offer
Early Bird Discount
If you enrol for both the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course & Sports Massage Therapy
together we can offer an early bird discount.
If you pay the balance in full before your course, you can take advantage of our Early Bird
Discount and pay only £4,295 RRP £5,107, saving you a massive £812.
This offer is only available to students who pay for both courses upfront - only open to finance
or funding at the full price of £5,107.
27Student Support
We are committed to supporting all students through your training. We are always on hand if you have any questions or need guidance.
Tutor Support Career Support
Our tutors are always on hand if We are dedicated to helping you
you get stuck with something or
E-Learning flourish in your new career. Our
just need to bounce some ideas off team are on hand to help you with
someone. You will be assigned a updating your CV, providing advice
dedicated tutor upon registering for for interviews and helping you find a
your course who you can contact You will have access to our advanced job once qualified.
via email and telephone. e-Learning platform which takes you
through your course step by step.
See it as an interactive text book
Telephone Support which you can access at any point Email Support
during your course.
If you need help at any point during Just as our telephone support. If
your training, just pick up the phone you have any questions during your
and give us a call. We are here to training, ping us an email and we’ll
help! get back to you.
28Student Success Stories
Kerri’s Success Story Justin’s Success Story
Started with no relevant qualifications after completing From Basketball Coach to becoming one of the highest
our extensive course Kerri now works in one of London’s paid PT’s in the whole of The David Lloyd Gym Group.
leading gyms!
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Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer? Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I was working in a school, supporting students with additional educational needs. Before becoming a PT, I was coaching basketball in an elite basketball program in Hertfordshire.
I adored my job and got on well with everyone. I was into going to the gym and had As basketball was a big passion of mine I wanted to give back to the game that gave me a lot of
been for a while. I was enjoying fitness because it was helping me transform my body life lessons. However, I knew I wanted to teach but preferred the times when I was teaching 1 to 1
and allow it to do things I’d never been able to do before. I also love the way it helps rather than a big group of people. So that led me nicely into wanting to do Personal Training.
with mental health - I found it helped me in times of sadness and trauma and provided Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
a form of escape. The gym had very quickly become my happy place. I love helping
people - that is evident from my previous job. It seemed like the obvious future career One of my friends mentioned the company to me in passing during a conversation many months
for me would be to train to become a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer so I could previous and when I was looking for someone to do my course with, I weighed up my options
help others in an environment I am extremely passionate about. between Premiere Fitness, YMCA and UK Sports Training and we know how that song and dance
went.
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
I worked out at David Lloyd Clubs and had seen the tutors and pupils in the gym
wearing their UK Sports Training tops. It seemed like a sign that I’d been considering The learning process was fairly straight forward, very structured and was very well delivered. I put
doing the course for a while and was unsure where to start, and here was the that all down to the UK Sports Team but It’s the valiant effort from Lucy, the class teacher, spear
opportunity literally right in front of me! Everyone always looked happy and like they heading the show, that I have to thank for where I am. She Placed a lot of faith in me and my abilities,
were having fun and the tutors looked approachable which was good. having someone there in your corner from the start is a big help and found her teaching very easy
to follow and have it stick in my mind.
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
If any new students are lucky enough to get Lucy as their teacher, just know that you’re in great
I enjoyed the whole course although I did get myself stressed, worrying I wasn’t going
hands as long as you put in the work as well.
to do well! I am a natural worrier! My tutor (Denise) was brilliant. You could contact her
any time and she’d get back to you as soon as she could. She was very supportive.
Funnily enough, when I was younger, I didn’t like science. It seemed confusing to me.
However, I really embraced the theory side of the course and flourished when learning
about Anatomy and Physiology. I enjoyed the practical side too, but knew that I would
because of my love of working out. I went on to obtain 100% in my Level 2 Anatomy
and Physiology exam and 98% in my Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology exam which
I’m extremely proud of!
29Student Success Stories
Mel’s Success Story Jeffrey’s Success Story
A stay at home mum suffering from mental health issues to After working as a chef for 3 years Jeffrey knew he had to
fully qualified personal trainer! follow his passion and become a personal trainer.
READ MORE READ MORE
Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer? Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I was a stay at home mum who was continuously battling a mental illness, however Before I decide to make the switch over to personal training I was working as a sous chef in central
I found exercise to help greatly. After this discovery I began to take numerous classes London in a Korean restaurant, I know it sounds a bit different because my past history has always
at the gym, took up long distance running, which then resulted in a 9 1/2 stone weight been around sports. I studied sports science in college then went and done sports therapy in
loss and a passion for fitness. university so heading up in a restaurant in central London was a surprise for me too, after 3 years
of that I decided I had to make the switch and a friend recommended I get into personal training as
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training? I would really enjoy it and the rest as you say is history.
I chose UK Sports Training as I was a body for a friend’s exam and found the Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
experience as a whole to be very pleasant. The environment, staff and people there
were amazing, and I came home that day inspired. After that I desired to become a A friend of mine done the course with UK sport’s and told me how good the tutors was and how fun
PT however I lacked the confidence, due to my struggles with mental illness and still they made it so it was a little easier to take it in and learn the course so I thought I definitely have
being a plus sized lady. Through talking with Denise and Kristi, they gave me the to do it with them and also you could get it funded too so I had no excuse not to go through with it.
confidence and ensured me the support I needed with my mental health.
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy? Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
I thoroughly enjoyed learning with UK Sports because of the amazing people who The learning was intense especially with young children at home, but fun, the classroom was really
continued to support me, who were not treating me as a burden. I loved the theory fun. I met some amazing people.
side of the course the most due to what an excellent tutor Denise had been. She gave
us visuals and rhymes to assist our learning, and overall taught us in an extremely Which bit did I most enjoy? ummm well everything about it was great learning something new,
effective way. Denise and Jon were very supportive even though I made it difficult or and that feeling of accomplishment when I had passed all my exams for the ETM and PT courses!
challenging at times for them (with my anxiety attacks) yet they continued to help me. Meeting new people and finding something I really enjoy doing!
Overall learning with UK Sports has been one of the best experiences of my life.
30Student Success Stories
Carly’s Success Story Joelle’s Success Story
Mum of two went from working as a Chef to becoming a Joelle went from working for Transport for London to setting
Personal Trainer and now works from home doing a job she up her own Personal Training business.
loves.
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Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer? Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I was a chef for 10 years then took a two year break whilst I had my two young Before becoming a Personal Trainer, I worked for Transport for London (TfL).
children.
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
After looking around for a few months, I chose UK Sports Training because of the variety of payment
I chose UK Sports Training firstly because I had been going to Denise Carter’s body options they offered, location of the course and the days suited me perfectly.
balance classes for a few years and she had approached me about doing the ETM
course which I did then from there I decided to do the PT course. Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy? I found learning with UK Sports Training very supportive, understanding and encouraging. From Jon
at the office to our tutor, Denise, they were all phenomenal. I didn’t only get support in class; I could
The learning was intense especially with young children at home, but fun, the also contact Denise anytime during the week if I needed help with my work.
classroom was really fun. I met some amazing people.
As a class of 10 students, Denise gave each individual the support and praise we needed which kept
Which bit did I most enjoy? ummm well everything about it was great learning us pushing to achieve our goals. Denise managed to balance teaching us in such a way that the
something new, and that feeling of accomplishment when I had passed all my exams course was educational and entertaining. She is full of knowledge and good energy, this motivated
for the ETM and PT courses! Meeting new people and finding something I really enjoy us to keep going and push beyond our comfort zones.
doing!
I really enjoyed leaning new theories, techniques, and teaching points themost. I also valued getting
Q4 – What are you doing now that you have qualified as a Personal Trainer?
to know my classmates as we exchanged knowledge and shared experiences.
So from my ETM course I have my own class running at one gym (spin) which I have
done an add on course for. I have a maternity leave cover (LBT) which I have had for
a few months now and is going well and I am on the books for cover at a few gyms
and receive cover classes every week (LBT, Body conditioning, Total toning, Aerobics,
Step aerobics).
As for my PT course I have converted my summer house into a gym I have two clients
so far!
31Student Success Stories
Grace’s Success Story Phil’s Success Story
After finding a love for sports, Grace decided to become a Phil went from working as a Senior manager to becoming a
Personal Trainer. Personal Trainer and proving it’s never too late to do what
you love.
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Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer? Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I completed the Six Pack Revolution in April 2019 and found a love for sport that was I spent 15 years as a senior manager at a blue chip DIY retailer and was not enjoying certain
unreal. I wanted to help others achieve goals just like I have. aspects and wanted to combine fitness with the elements I was missing and thus decided to retrain
as a Personal Trainer.
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
I chose UK Sports Training because I had been recommended by a friend.
I started seeing Facebook advertising for UK Sports training alongside other training providers
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy? and I researched them all and what I found was UK Sports Training was for me, an outstanding
proposition not only in the training provided but previous PT’s experience that had been through the
The tutor Denise was amazing, her way of teaching was brilliant. I enjoyed the practical
training and how great the experience was.
assessments as well as the classroom-based learning.
Q4 – What are you doing now that you have qualified as a Personal Trainer? I was able to discuss my needs and this helped me make the decision I was even supported through
the funding options, course materials and venue was also outstanding.
I have a job lined up in a gym and I’m also going to do private personal training for
the public. Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
Q5 – What advice would you give anyone looking to start a career in Personal Without a doubt the quality of the trainer was outstanding, Denise was fun and engaging but super
Training? knowledgeable and the added bonus of a great training location. There was not a part that was not
enjoyable every day was fun and packed with knowledge.
Just do it! UK Sports Training is an amazing company who support you 100%! It
opens up a world of opportunity.
32Student Success Stories
Monika’s Success Story Rohit’s Success Story
Working in Admin to becoming a Personal Trainer, Monika From working as an administrator to starting his own
is now considering working in Indonesia as a PT. Personal Training Business.
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Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer? Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I was working in Admin within the Head of Operations team, basically 9-5, but fitness Working in Administration at a Sports Leisure Centre.
always has been the biggest passion for me and everyone around me was saying this
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
is what you should do so here I am.
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training? Passionate about a career in Fitness and I was recommended by a friend from work to go with UK
Sports Training.
I was researching a lot and I wanted to find the best college and when I requested
more info from UK Sports Training they were very easy, professional and with so Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
many amazing reviews etc so it was easy for me. Overall I had an amazing experience and enjoyed every part of the learning journey and practically
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy? using the skills I had learned and applying them practically on the Gym floor which ultimately prepared
me as a Personal Trainer.
Our tutor Steve has made the journey so so easy for us all. I enrolled on the part-time
course which was sometimes tough but I never felt over confused or even panic I Q4 – What are you doing now that you have qualified as a Personal Trainer?
wouldn’t be to finish. The most enjoyable part was on the gym floor. At the start, I didn’t I am now in my 6 month as a Personal Trainer and am currently working at The Gym Group at
have a lot of confidence but my confidence grew and I started loving the practical part, Chadwell Heath whom have a partnership with UK Sports Training.
it was really fun.
Q4 – What are you doing now that you have qualified as a Personal Trainer? As soon as I qualified I pretty much did not waste any time and used my skills that I had learnt and
started my career, I have to give a lot of credit to UK Sports training that helped facilitate an interview
I secured a job with DW Fitness First which I am loving and I’m also considering taking with The Gym Group.
an internship to get more experience as a PT for the “be active project” in Indonesia
which I was offered after receiving my PT qualification.
Q5 – What advice would you give anyone looking to start a career in Personal
Training?
If fitness is your passion and you cannot think about anything else then don’t be afraid
and become a PT. Don’t wait! You can help change someone’s future and that feeling
is unforgettable. Do it!
33Student Success Stories
Kel’s Success Story
Kel approached us while he held a job with his local
government, aiding and supporting residents of his town
with any issues or concerns. Kel had – and still has! – other
dreams, though; ambitions that revolve around a career in
the fitness industry.
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Q1 – What were you doing before you decided to become a Personal Trainer?
I was and currently still am, working for Local Government providing support and
customer service to local residents.
Q2 – Why did you choose UK Sports Training?
UKST was recommended to me by and friend and offered funded courses.
Q3 – How did you find learning with us and what parts did you most enjoy?
Learning with UKST was excellent. The tutors were great and had fantastic knowledge
and support throughout. The online e-learning was very user friendly and provided
further understanding of the information supplied in the LAP’s.
Q4 – What are your future plans and ambitions now that you have qualified
as a Personal Trainer?
I am currently in full-time employment whilst building my PT business around
this and training clients accordingly. My ambition for the future is to have my own
successful gym and develop my own line of clothing and supplements.
Q5 – What advice would you give anyone looking to start a career in Personal
Training?
Simple - Do it! Although my career is only just beginning, I know the future holds great
things for me and those who are considering a career in the fitness industry also.
I would advise anyone who is thinking about a career as a PT to just simply do it.
You won’t regret the endless possibilities and enjoyment you can achieve by helping
people reach their goals.
34Career support
CV Tips & Advice
At UK Sports Training we know that having a professional CV is the first step to landing that big job interview. We will provide you
with in depth tips and advice on how to pull together an amazing CV that will have employers inspired and impressed so that you
have the opportunity to impress in person at a job interview.
Interview Tips & Advice
So, you have impressed the employer with your CV and now they have invited you in to attend an interview. In this section we will
provide you with helpful tips on how to land that dream job and also the type of questions employers will ask you so that you can be
fully prepared for all the questions.
Start your own Business in Personal Training
We know that many people become Personal Trainers because of the freedom to become your own boss and have the dream of
having a successful business. At UK Sports Training we will provide you with all the steps on how to set up your business from
taking out public liability insurance to registering your business name.
Personal Training Jobs
As a successful training provider in the UK we are approached by a number of gyms that are looking for gym instructors and
personal trainers. We love helping our students start their career, to date we have placed many students in a number of
well-established gyms like David Lloyd, Fitness First, Bannatyne’s and many more…
Guaranteed Interviews
We are working very hard with a number of Major gym chains so that we can offer all our students the chance to have a guaranteed
interview once qualified as a Level 3 Personal Trainer.
35The FitPro Hub Membership
As part of our commitment to helping you kickstart your career as a Personal Trainer, UK Sports Training has partnered with The FitPro Hub.
The FitPro Hub was born from a passion for helping ambitious fitness professionals get the support and guidance they need to succeed within
the fitness industry. Their subscription-based memberships include a whole host of benefits, including exclusive deals and support.
Take a look at all the perks below.
Professional Branded Logo & Website Resources
Kickstart your business with a professionally
Exclusive Member Discounts
The resource area is packed with documents Why pay full price if you don’t need to?
designed logo and bespoke website created
such as consultation forms and PARQs, to The FitPro Hub have negotiated exclusive
by a team of marketing professionals. This
name a few, to help you provide a professional discounts with top suppliers giving you huge
package is full of features to help you get seen
and informed service to your clients. savings off gym equipment, branded clothing
by more clients.
and much more!
Online Courses Job Board
It is essential to stay up to date with the Live Events & Training
Connect with employers through the Attend exclusive, members-only live events
latest trends and innovations. The members-
members-only exclusive job board. You will and training seminars. Once restrictions are
only online course area provides interactive
also have access to advice and guidance to lifted, The FitPro Hub will be arranging events
training in various subject areas to help
help you build the perfect CV and prepare for with guest appearances and insights from key
support you and your business.
interviews. influential & successful fitness professionals.
CHECK OUT THEIR MEMBERSHIPSGuaranteed Interviews
Find your next position with help from UKST.
We have partnered with various gyms and leisure clubs to offer guaranteed job interviews (based on availability & location).
37How to Register
Start doing something you love and register today.
Our team are here to answer any questions you have.
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