Assessment days and practicals
Every qualification includes a practical assessment, and it takes place in a gym. Here's how it works and when the next assessment days are.
How you'reassessed.
Everything is in the app. You complete theory assessments and case studies in our learning app, then take a practical assessment in a gym.
Your practical assessment takes place in a gym with the equipment you'll use as a trainer: one-to-one with your mentor, at an assessment day, or recorded in a gym and sent to your assessor.
Three ways todo it.
With your mentor
On mentored routes, your mentor arranges both your preparation and your assessment, most likely in a gym or health club. You get feedback on the day.
At an assessment day
Online with Support learners can attend optional development and programme design days, then take their practical at a PT Academy national training centre.
Recorded in a gym
You can record your assessment in a gym and send the recording to your assessor, who marks it and gives feedback. Keep a copy for certification and quality assurance.
Upcomingdates.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov 2026 | London | 10am to 5pm |
| Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Manchester | 10am to 5pm |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026 | London | 10am to 5pm |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Manchester | 10am to 5pm |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Birmingham | 11am to 5pm |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | London | 10am to 5pm |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Birmingham | 11am to 5pm |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | London | 10am to 5pm |
More dates are released regularly. To book, call 0121 366 0292.
Qualifications you can take at an assessment day
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Level 4 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity and Weight Management Strategies for Obese Clients
- Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain
- Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Personal Trainers