Stage 3 – Personal Trainer Final Practice & Evaluation^®

Requirements – Who Can Join THE FINAL STEP – Personal Trainer Practical Camp

This final practical stage is open to:

PFS Students:
Participants who have successfully completed Stage 1 (Self-Paced Online Learning) and Stage 2 (Live Online Expert Modules) of our Global Personal Trainer Certification.
✔️ This is your required final step toward earning full international certification and becoming a PFS Certified Personal Trainer.

Personal Trainers from Other Systems:
Already certified but want to refresh your knowledge or update your practical skills? This camp is perfect for trainers who:
✔️ Completed their qualifications years ago and want a modern update
✔️ Hold a non-English or non-REPs recognized certification and wish to make it valid internationally
✔️ Want to regain confidence in delivering high-quality, hands-on training sessions

International Fitness Professionals:
Trainers certified abroad who are now working or planning to work in English-speaking or REPs-accredited countries (such as Ireland, the UK, the UAE, and Australia).
✔️ Our camp will help you align your current knowledge and skills with globally accepted standards.

Important Note:
Completion of this camp, along with successful completion of the practical exam, is mandatory to receive the internationally recognised qualifications:

• PFS Gym Instructor® (EQF level 3 | NQF level 4)

• PFS Personal Trainer® (EQF level 4 | NQF level 5)

STAGE 3 – 3-DAY PRACTICAL TRAINING CAMP

Format: Hands-on, in-person learning under expert supervision
Required for International Personal Trainer Certification
Held in selected locations across Europe and Ireland
Conducted in English or local language (where applicable)

DAY 1 – FRIDAY

16:00 – Club Close (~21:00)
Theme: The Personal Trainer’s Role – Communication, Movement, and Coaching Foundations

16:00 – 16:30 Welcome Briefing & Orientation

– Introduction to the camp structure and expectations

– Understanding the personal trainer's real-world role: coach, educator, motivator

– Overview of the gym environment and how to introduce clients to it

 16:30 – 17:30 Soft Skills & Client Communication Essentials
– First impressions: building trust and confidence
– Verbal and non-verbal communication
– Creating a positive, safe and motivating atmosphere
– How to present yourself and represent the profession professionally

 17:30 – 18:30 Client Screening Form – Practice Session
– Collecting key client info: health status, goals, injuries, lifestyle
– How to guide a consultation with empathy and professionalism
– Real-time simulation: performing your first client intake interview

 18:30 – 19:15 Functional Warm-Up & Mobility Flow
– How to build personalized warm-up routines
– Joint prep, dynamic movement, flow patterns
– Warm-up strategies for different training goals & clients

 19:15 – 20:15 Fundamental Movement Patterns
– Introduction to squat, hinge, push, pull
– Technique coaching: regressions, progressions, and cueing
– Partner work: observe, instruct, and correct each other

 20:15 – 21:00 Coaching Lab: Observation & Feedback Skills
– Practice giving constructive feedback
– Recognizing and adjusting poor movement mechanics
– Reflection: how a client should and should not feel after a session

DAY 2 – SATURDAY

10:00 – 17:00
Theme: Program Execution, Client Coaching & Real-World Simulation

10:00 – 10:30 Group Warm-Up & Functional Circuit       

– Leading a safe and dynamic warm-up      

– How to organize and manage a small group in real time             

10:30 – 11:30  Resistance Training – Technical Deep Dive
– Upper & lower body technique: coaching essentials
– Hands-on: spotting, cueing, equipment use
– Communication during training: clarity, confidence, calm

 11:30 – 12:30  Working with Clients with Limitations
– Addressing injuries, mobility issues, and mental blocks
– Role-playing real-world situations: hesitant, overweight, or injured clients
– How to reassure and adapt training intelligently

 12:30 – 13:30  Lunch Break

 13:30 – 14:30  Client Simulations – Coaching Real-Life Scenarios
– Group work: rotate as coach, client, and observer
– Focus: empathy, tone, real-time adaptation
– Handling moments like: “I’m tired today”, “That hurts”, “I’m bored”

 14:30 – 15:30  Conditioning Methods – HIIT, AMRAP, EMOM
– Leading and explaining conditioning sessions
– How to scale intensity for different clients
– Reading fatigue and knowing when to adjust or stop

 15:30 – 16:30  Recovery & Mobility Techniques Lab
– Foam rolling, assisted stretching, fascia release
– How to build a de-load or recovery day
– Coaching relaxation and body awareness

 16:30 – 17:00  Daily Wrap-Up & Reflection
– Group discussion: challenges, lessons, and feedback
– Instructor answers practical questions from real-life coaching

DAY 3 – SUNDAY

10:00 – 16:00
Theme: Assessment, Final Practice, Coaching Identity & Certification

10:00 – 11:00 Session Planning Workshop

– Building a structured training session (1:1 or small group)

– Trainer checklist: readiness, safety, purpose, flow

– How to brief a client at the start of a session

11:00 – 12:30  Final Coaching Practice – Assessment Round
– Lead a 1-on-1 or small group session
– Evaluated on clarity, professionalism, adaptation, engagement
– Feedback from instructor and peers

 12:30 – 13:00  Lunch Break

 13:00 – 14:00  Practical Client Case Assessment
– Simulated situations: post-injury, overweight client, low motivation
– Identify and apply safe & effective coaching strategies
– Assessment of soft skills + technical decision making

 14:00 – 15:00  Fitness Testing & Tracking Progress
– Learn how to test mobility, strength, endurance
– Record and explain progress data to the client
– Using results to re-motivate and reset goals

 15:00 – 15:30  Self-Reflection & Career Development Planning
– Define your identity as a trainer
– What type of clients do you want to work with?
– Next steps: internships, employment, branding, continuing education

 15:30 – 16:00  Certificate Ceremony & Group Photo
– Celebration and distribution of completion certificates
– Final group Q&A and next steps to enter the industry

After Completing the Camp:

You’ll receive your International Personal Trainer Certification

You’ll be equipped to coach all types of clients in real-world settings

You’ll gain access to job resources, alumni communities & further education pathways

The Stage 3 practical exam takes place during a 3-day intensive training camp and is designed to assess your real-world readiness to work as a fully qualified Personal Trainer.

This final stage goes beyond theory — it's about showing that you can apply your knowledge in a live setting, lead real sessions, make decisions, and guide clients safely and effectively.

Participation Requirements

To pass this practical evaluation, each student must actively:

• Observe real-time sessions and instructor demonstrations
• Participate in physical training activities and group tasks
• Lead various components of a session, including assessments and instruction
  
  

These three elements — observation, participation, and instruction — are essential for mastering the craft of personal training.

Practical Exam Format

Your exam is divided into structured segments. Each is designed to simulate the key responsibilities of a personal trainer:

1. Initial Consultation & Assessment

• Introduce yourself as a personal trainer
• Conduct an interview and screening session with a client
• Perform a postural assessment and movement screening
• Explain the structure and purpose of the training session (oral component)
  
  

 2. Warm-Up & Mobility Phase

• Select appropriate warm-up exercises for the client’s goals
• Demonstrate correct range of motion and warm-up technique
• Include joint mobility work relevant to the session
• Ensure the intensity matches the planned workout
  
  

3. Main Session: Strength, Conditioning, and Coaching Skills

You will be required to:

• Present and teach 6–8 exercises effectively
• For 3 selected exercises, present 2 advanced methods (e.g. pyramid sets, isometric training, supersets, GVT, cheated reps)
• Provide alternative exercise options for 3 exercises, showcasing adaptability
• Deliver clear instructions, correct form, and ensure safety throughout
• Identify and correct client errors with appropriate teaching points
  
  

 4. Cardio Training Component

• Lead a cardiovascular session using equipment such as a bike, treadmill, rower, or cross-trainer
• Cover machine setup, demonstration, technique correction, and intensity management
• Apply interval training and progression strategies
  
  

5. Cool-Down & Flexibility Work

• Guide a static stretching routine covering key muscle groups
• Emphasise proper form, timing, and muscle engagement
• Deliver clear cues and corrections throughout
  
  

One-on-One Session with Examiner

To complete your evaluation, you will conduct a full mini-session with your assessor, including:

• Client introduction and needs analysis
• Warm-up and mobility integration
• Nine equipment-based exercises, with full demonstration and teaching
• Cool-down and static stretching
  
  

Assessment Outcome

You will be evaluated on:

• Technical execution
• Communication and coaching skills
• Client safety and progression
• Professionalism and session structure

Full participation and successful demonstration of skills are required to pass Stage 3 and receive your International Practical Assessment of Personal Trainer Certificate.

After completing all components of the 3-day practical camp and fulfilling all participation and performance criteria, you will be awarded the:

International Practical Assessment of Personal Trainer Certificate

This certificate confirms your ability to deliver safe, effective, and professional personal training sessions in a live environment. It is the final step toward full qualification as a globally recognised personal trainer.

• What This Certification Confirms:
• You can confidently lead clients through full training sessions
• You are capable of individualised programme delivery, from warm-up to cool-down
• You understand how to assess, instruct, correct, and motivate
• You can use a wide variety of training methods, tools, and coaching strategies
• You demonstrate strong communication, safety awareness, and client focus

To receive this certificate, you must:

• Attend all 3 days of the final practical camp
• Actively observe, participate in, and lead practical tasks
• Successfully complete a 1:1 assessment session with your examiner
• Pass all required teaching segments, including:

Warm-up and mobility instruction

Strength and functional training demonstration

Cardio machine session

Stretching and cool-down techniques

100% attendance and active engagement are mandatory for certification. No formal written exam is required — this is a practical, performance-based assessment.

PAYMENTS & COURSE FEES

Choose the plan that best suits your goals and budget

Stage 3 – Personal Trainer Final Practice & Evaluation

Price: €690

Gain hands-on experience in a live fitness setting and complete your practical assessment.

Full Certification – Global Personal Trainer

All 3 Stages Included (Self-paced + Live Sessions + Practical Camp)

Price: €1790

Instalment Plan

Prefer to spread the cost?
3 payments of €630
(One payment per month)

 PAYMENT POLICY

We operate on a first come, first served basis — no exceptions.

• To secure your place, payment must be made within 5 calendar days of registration.

• If payment is not received within 5 days, your reservation will be cancelled, and the spot may be offered to another participant.

• You will need to register again if spaces are still available.

• Extensions beyond 5 days are not possible.

PAYMENT METHODS

Once you register, you will be guided through the payment process.

We accept:

• Bank transfer

• PayPal

Full instructions will be provided after completing your registration form.

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