Talk
Understand the person, their goals, history and readiness before writing a programme.
Level 3 Personal Training Diploma · Edinburgh
Raise your standards. Build a PT career that lasts.
Master hands-on movement, screening, energy systems and business execution across 10 focused weeks in Edinburgh.
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40Studio Hours
22+Years' Experience
8–12Students Per Intake
Why we teach differently
We're raising the standard of fitness education
Too many PT courses are designed to get students through a checklist. Edinburgh Personal Training Academy is designed to prepare you for the gym floor: real conversations, sound planning, clear demonstration and confident adaptation.
Led by James and Ewa — a teaching team focused on practical judgment, individual support and coaching that lasts.
Why standards matter
Personal training is becoming a joke
Plan
Turn assessment findings into focused sessions and a progression that makes sense.
Demonstrate
Coach exercises with precise setup, clear cues and professional gym-floor presence.
Adapt
Read what is happening and adjust the exercise, session or plan for the individual.
Interactive 10-week syllabus
From foundations to systems mastery
Three connected phases take you from screening and programme design to applied coaching, commercial setup and confident delivery.
Phase 01 Foundations, Screening & Program Design Weeks 1–4
Warm-up science & CARS
Build purposeful warm-ups and use controlled articular rotations to understand joint function.
10 screening stations
Read posture, squat, shoulder, hinge, balance, core and cardiovascular movement findings.
9-step program design
Classify the client, set the goal and make clear decisions on frequency, load, volume, rest and tempo.
The DECA framework
Demonstrate, explain, coach and affirm so every session builds both competence and client confidence.
Phase 02 Applied Biomechanics & Commercial Setup Weeks 5–7
Upper-body mechanics & 3 G's
Coach pressing mechanics through grip, gut and glutes, then apply the same precision across upper-body patterns.
Practical skill rotation
Develop adaptable coaching through rotating kettlebell, calisthenics and pad-work practice.
Business ethics & pitching
Set up a responsible service, communicate your value and present a clear offer with professional confidence.
Phase 03 Lower Body Matrix, Energy Systems & Systems Mastery Weeks 8–10
Lower body matrix
Coach more than 30 lower-body variations across push, pull, unilateral strength and individual regressions.
Energy systems
Use the Gain, Pain and Sustain framework to match intensity and conditioning to the required outcome.
15 advanced systems
Apply proven systems including GVT, 5×5 and 6-12-25 with sound progression and coaching judgment.
Free course preview
See how real coaching is taught.
Get a five-page look inside the practical coaching system used across the Academy's 10-week programme.
- 01The DECA coaching framework
- 02A real client programming case study
- 03The 10 movement screening stations
- 04The complete 10-week practical roadmap
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5-page PDF · No sign-up required
AITP Student Hub
Theory online. Mastery in the studio.
Work through theory at your own pace in the digital portal, then turn that knowledge into professional coaching through 40 hours of in-person studio practice.
Essential Lectures
Structured anatomy, nutrition, business and personal training lessons that support each assessment.
Exercise Video Library
Practical exercise demonstrations and coaching guidance for safe, effective delivery.
Guest Masterclasses
Supplementary sessions from experienced specialists working across the fitness industry.
Digital Student Library
Downloadable reference books and supporting resources for deeper independent study.
Enrolled students
Access your portal via the AITP Student Hub
How the Student Hub works
Course selectivity
We don't take everyone. We take the right few.
Every intake is capped at 8–12 students. That protects the quality of the coaching, gives every student meaningful floor time and lets James and Ewa know how you are progressing.
Why selectivity matters
The right environment for serious future coaches
We look for students who are ready to learn, practise, accept feedback and raise the standard for their future clients.
- 8–12 students per intake
- Individual coaching feedback
- Career-focused education