Level 3 Exercise Referral Course

Course Overview

L3 Exercise Referral Course Cost:

£597.00

Payment Options:

Click here to make a Full payment

Click here to pay over Three monthly instalments

Click here to Apply for 0% finance – interest-free over ten months

Level 3 Exercise Referral Course Description:

Would you like to tailor fitness programmes to support those with chronic physical conditions or illnesses?

Then, enrol on our Level 3 Exercise referral qualification.

This course is also REPs, and CIMPSA approved, enabling you to gain employment or self-employment as an exercise referral instructor anywhere in the UK. Alternatively, combine this course with our level 3 Bulletproof Business Course and build your own fitness business along with a successful exercise referral scheme.

Course units include:

  1. Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  2. Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
  3. Planning exercise referral programmes with patients
  4. Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral
  5. Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors
  6. Instructing exercise with referred patients
What are the benefits of this course?
  1. Nationally and internationally recognised
  2. REPs and CIMSPA-approved
  3. Instant access to expert tutors who are very experienced and highly qualified
  4. Instant access to online training resources
Are there any course entry requirements?

Yes – in order to complete the Level 3 Exercise Referral course, you must have achieved a pre-requisite qualification either in Fitness Instructing (gym-based, exercise to music or aqua) at Level 2 or Personal Training at Level 3.

Do I have to pay for the training up-front?

Not necessarily – the choice is up to you! If you would rather pay up-front, then that’s absolutely fine. However, if you’d prefer to spread out the cost over a set number of months, we offer a range of finance plans to suit your exact requirements.

Is the qualification REPs and CIMSPA endorsed?

Yes, it is. The qualification is nationally accredited by Focus Awards, approved by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA).

When can I start?

You can start today! As soon as you enrol, we give you access to your online study portal so you can start learning immediately.

How do I start?

It’s super simple. You can do it all online in three steps!

Step 1

Click buy now to pay via  Credit/debit card.

Or click on the apply for 0% interest-free finance button, paying just a 10% deposit to start, spreading the rest over ten months interest-free. You will then be redirected to a short form to finish your enrolment.

Step 2

You will immediately receive your login details for our learning platform and a welcome video from your tutor, so you can start immediately. The platform guides you through everything you need to do to complete your course, and you can reach out to your tutor anytime if you have questions or want to sound out ideas. You can also attend LIVE webinars each month hosted by your tutor.

Step 3

Once you have passed all the assessments on the learning platform, we will send you your certificate immediately so you can start applying for jobs or building your fitness business. We can help you with both of those too!

Customer Reviews

  • I recently completed my Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification with Storm Fitness Academy, and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. There are so many providers out there in health and fitness qualifications where it feels like you're being ripped off, so it was a massive relief to find a company I could genuinely trust. Jon (the tutor and founder) was incredibly supportive throughout the course and has continued to offer great support even after qualifying. The online learning platform was intuitive and easy to navigate, the course materials were high quality, and Jon always marked work really quickly with constructive, detailed feedback. I highly recommend Storm Fitness Academy to anyone looking to gain reputable fitness qualifications!

    Day Radley Avatar Day Radley
    5th September 2026
  • My experience doing my level 2 and 3 PT was amazing! I’m so glad I chose to do it online, as it made it a lot more manageable alongside everything else. The course was really well laid out, which made the learning and assessment process straightforward and easy to follow. I’ve learnt so much throughout the course and feel like it’s given me a really good foundation to start my career as a fully qualified PT. I’m really excited to put everything I’ve learnt into practice and continue developing my knowledge- will do my GP referral through them too!!

    Soraiya J Avatar Soraiya J
    21st August 2026
  • This was an amazing course! If you’re a fitness enthusiast thinking about becoming a fitness professional then get in contact with Jon today! You can work at your own pace online but also meet fellow students at in person events and webinars. There’s so much support and Jon’s knowledge and teaching style is second to none. I’m so excited to get started! Thank you Storm Fitness Academy for enabling me to get paid for doing something I love! Rachael Hopper (newly qualified PT!)

    Rachael Hopper Avatar Rachael Hopper
    9th July 2026
  • Great training provider. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Highly recommend.

    Michelle Richardson Avatar Michelle Richardson
    8th July 2026
  • Just recently completed L2 gym instructor course and found it to be an achievment given my age and wanting a career change at 54. Jon who was very knowledgable, understanding and more importantly to me was very approachable and always there almost instantly when i had any questions, fantistic course and tutor. Would reccomend both jon and his business to anyone considering taking on any of his courses available. Thank you.

    Jason Avatar Jason
    3rd July 2026
  • I thoroughly recommend Storm. The courses are well built, lots of information and lots to learn. The support throughout the course was also great. I am indeed very happy that I took the advice of other PT's and decided to go with this Academy. Jon, you've been great. Thank you for all yoir support!!

    Eni Verrall Avatar Eni Verrall
    20th December 2025
  • For me storm transformed my life I had no idea what I wanted to do before I found Storm and they’ve given me a career which I’m so thankful for and I only achieved it because of the help I got along the way Storm was so supportive of everything I was doing. It was incredible.

    Al Walden Avatar Al Walden
    27th November 2025
  • I've recently completed my L2 and L3 with Storm Fitness. Jon and the team were always so helpful and quick to get back to my questions, and always very supportive when I had any difficulties completing my assessments. The course material is very thorough and I liked the mix of videos and written content. I also enjoyed the workshops. It wasn't easy learning again after so many years, but I got there in the end and am now really excited about embarking on my fitness career in my late 40s. I'd definitely recommend Storm Fitness!

    Gayle Mansfield Avatar Gayle Mansfield
    10th October 2025
  • Just completed and passed my level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. The course was easy to follow and there was always support. I particularly enjoy the in person workshops. If you're considering this but maybe think its too late, it's not. I'm in my mid 50s and about to embark on my own business as a personal trainer

    Emma Prendergast Avatar Emma Prendergast
    4th October 2025
  • I can't recommend Storm Fitness Academy enough for their Level 4 S&C course. From the start, the team provided exceptional guidance and support, making a complex subject easy to understand. The course content was comprehensive and practical, and the workshops were a great way to put the theory into practice. What really stood out was the quality of the tutors. They are clearly experts in their field and genuinely passionate about helping their students succeed. I had a great experience from start to finish and feel I've been set up for success in my career. Thank you, Storm Fitness Academy!

    Nika May Avatar Nika May
    29th August 2025

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