Level 3 Award in

Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

Designed for Level 2 or 3 fitness professionals, our Level 3 Training Older Adults qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to specialise in supporting clients later in life. Gain an understanding of the physiological and biomechanical changes associated with ageing, explore safe and effective training techniques, and learn how to maintain health and wellbeing for older adult clients.

Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
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Flexible online study
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Sale ends 31/10/2025. Enroll today!
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£300
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Proven global standard

25+ years of training

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14 day money back guarantee

No questions asked

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Dedicated Tutor

Unlimited 1-to-1 support

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Training older adults course

Industry leading personal trainer course

The Fitness Circle have 26 years’ experience in qualifying Personal Trainers and fitness professionals. If you’re already a personal trainer you can add this specialist qualification to your skillset to broaden your client base.

GYMS EMPLOYING OUR GRADUATES

Anytime Fitness
Virgin Active
Puregym
Nuffield Health
David Lloyd Clubs
City St George's University of London
Outcomes and content

What Will I Learn?

Understand Ageing and Health

Overview

  • Gain knowledge of how ageing affects the body and mind, including common health conditions, their impact on physical activity, and the benefits of exercise for older adults.

Promote Safe and Inclusive Exercise

Overview

  • Learn the key safety considerations, risks, and barriers older adults face in physical activity, and how to overcome them through effective communication and motivational strategies.

Plan and Design Exercise Programmes

Overview

  • Develop the skills to collect client information, set realistic goals, and create tailored, evidence-based exercise programmes that meet the needs of older adults.

Adapt and Deliver Programmes Effectively

Overview

  • Build confidence in teaching and instructing older adults, adapting exercises as needed, and creating enjoyable, supportive environments that encourage long-term participation.

Pricing

We are uniquely positioned to offer high-quality courses at affordable rates without compromising on quality. This is made even easier for you with our 0% finance options, meaning that you can spread the costs of the course up to 12 months, depending on the course price.

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£300

Prompt payment

Pay for the course in full and an added 5% discount will be applied
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Flexible

EASY PAY
FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS

Spread the cost of the course over several months with 0% interest and no credit checks

*You can either select your payment option on the website after adding the course to checkout, or through a member of our enrolments team (0800 677 1175).

The process is very simple

How to Get Qualified?

This pathway offers a well-structured, supported route to becoming a confident fitness coach – ideal for those building a career in gyms, leisure centres, or launching their own businesses.

Upon enrolment, you’ll receive a personal tutor plus premium resources: video lectures, learner manuals, study guides, case‑study templates, and mock-exams.

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Leave your name, email, and phone. The pricing guide will be sent to you the same day.

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Choose your course

You can add your gym workshops later (if applicable) or study 100% online

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Select payment plan

Choose 0% interest payment plans or pay upfront for an extra discount

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Get started

You’ll be assigned with a tutor who will contact you with your premium learning materials

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Qualified

Once you pass, you earn the Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

Premium learning materials
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Tutors with industry experience

Our tutors are dedicated, knowledgeable, and, best of all,

have personal training experience.

Comprehensive learning materials

  • Premium learner manuals
  • Dedicated support tutor
  • Detailed study guide breaking down the course
  • Vast range of mock theory exams
  • Simplified templates for case-study assessments
10 CIMSPA CPD Points

There's also a bonus

  • By taking our courses you also get over 15 free CPD courses!
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Top quality education

Why Our Graduates Are Thriving?

We are uniquely positioned to offer high-quality courses at affordable rates, without compromising on quality. This is made even easier for you with our 0% finance options, meaning that you can spread the costs of the course up to 12 months depending on the course price.

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Turn your passion into a profession
TheFitnessCircle Course Prospectus 2025

Course Overview

The Fitness course is a popular entry level qualification for anybody who wants to become a Gym Instructor. Upon successful completion of the course you will be authorised to work in the health & fitness industry as a Gym Instructor or set up your own business.

This course consists of the Active IQ level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing which has been developed over the 20 years we have been in business, aligned with the standards of the current fitness industry.

Why train with The Fitness Circle?

We train you for a sustainable career as a Gym Instructor, not just a fitness qualification. We impart experience and actionable knowledge. It is a fact the health and fitness industry is booming in response to the general decline in the health of the population. On the upside, there is an immense opportunity and increased demand for fitness professionals. Training with us gives you a strong foundation and competitive edge for a job in the fitness industry.