Personal Trainer Course in Leeds – NCFE Level 3 + Lifetime Mentorship
Want to qualify as a PT in Leeds—and actually build a client base? We’re a straight-talking Yorkshire academy. Get your NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training, real business support, and lifetime mentorship. No shortcuts. No nonsense. Just proper training that gets you working.
Why PT Launch Lab (Leeds)
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NCFE Level 3 pathway aligned to CIMSPA standards. Employers recognise it. Home | NCFE
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Lifetime mentorship so you don’t end up “qualified and clueless.”
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Built in Yorkshire for Yorkshire PTs—local market know-how, job links, and client-getting playbooks.
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Flexible study with live support + practical guidance on finding your first 5–10 clients.
Where You Can Train & Work in Leeds (real places people hire)
City-centre & nearby gyms:
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PureGym Leeds City Centre South – 4 Cloth Hall St (opposite the Corn Exchange), 24/7. PureGym+1
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PureGym Leeds City Centre North – Merrion Way (next to Merrion Centre), 24/7. PureGym+1
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JD Gyms Leeds Kirkstall Road – large free-weights, sled track, 24/7. JD Gyms
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The Gym Group – Headingley (Arndale House, LS6 2UJ) – contract-free, 24/7. Headingley Leeds
University facilities with public access/memberships:
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The Edge (University of Leeds) – flagship city-centre facility with gym, pool, classes; public memberships available. Sport & Physical Activity
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Leeds Beckett – Headingley Campus Gym + City Campus Gym (modern kit; classes). Leeds Beckett University+1
Council leisure centres & stadium complex:
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John Charles Centre for Sport – multi-sport complex & gym (Active Leeds). active.leeds.gov.uk
Outdoor client spots (great for hybrids):
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Roundhay Park – 700+ acres; lakes, pitches, trails. beta.leeds.gov.uk
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Woodhouse Moor (Hyde Park) – central park near the uni district. Visit Leeds
Sports culture anchors (use for niche client targeting):
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Headingley Stadium – home of Leeds Rhinos & Yorkshire CCC. Visit Leeds
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Elland Road (Leeds United) – major events & match-day footfall. leedsunited.com
Translation: loads of places to get hours, network, and land clients — from big chains to uni gyms to parks.
What You’ll Learn (no waffle)
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Level 3 Gym Instructing & Personal Training units mapped to CIMSPA PT standards.
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Client screening, programme design, coaching cues, behaviour change.
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Business & marketing: Leeds-specific lead gen (gyms, uni networks, parks), offers, pricing, referrals.
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Career routes: commercial gyms, boutique studios, online PT, hybrid models.
Course Format & Support
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Delivery: Online learning + live workshops; supported practical assessments.
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Typical duration: 8–12 weeks (flexible pacing).
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Support: Tutor check-ins, mock assessments, interview prep, and lifetime mentorship.
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Assessment: Portfolio + observed practical (as per NCFE spec). Home | NCFE
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FAQs (Leeds-specific)
Do Leeds gyms accept your NCFE Level 3?
Yes. The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training is mapped to CIMSPA standards, which is what UK employers look for.
Can I study from anywhere in Leeds?
Yes. Learn online, attend live sessions, complete practicals with our support — we help you line up experience at places like PureGym (LS1/LS2), JD Gyms (Kirkstall), The Edge, or Leeds Beckett facilities. Leeds Beckett University+4PureGym+4PureGym+4
Where should a brand-new PT start in Leeds?
Commercial gyms for floor hours, uni gyms for student clients, and parks for outdoor trials (Roundhay, Woodhouse Moor).
We show you how to convert those into paid packages. Visit Leeds+3Sport & Physical Activity+3Leeds Beckett University+3
I want to go online — is this still worth it?
Yes. You’ll qualify properly first, then we build your hybrid/online model so you’re not tied to one gym.