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How to become a personal trainer

Plans exercise programmes and coaches clients to get fitter.

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After GCSEs

Sport (level 3 diploma) College course: leads straight into this work
Personal trainer apprenticeship Apprenticeship: leads straight into this work
A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below

After sixth form or college

Sport & Exercise Science Degree

With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Physical Education, Chemistry, Psychology. Typical: AAA–BCC.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Sport. Typical: DDM–MMM.