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Approved training solutions for building careers in fitness and sport

Are you looking to pursue a career in fitness or leisure, whether as a school leaver or for a career change to do something you really enjoy? Or maybe you want to expand on your knowledge for your own personal goals? 

Vivacity is an approved fitness qualification training provider for ActiveIQ and a lifeguard training provider for the Royal Lifesaving Society UK. Our tutors are highly qualified, with a wealth of experience gained from working in our venues, whether as personal trainers, gym/class instructors or centre managers.

Our courses will give you everything you need to get started or progress in your career, opening up opportunities within Vivacity or elsewhere in the leisure sector.

What to expect:

Global leading qualifications
Global leading qualifications
Active IQ is globally recognised as a leader in awarding qualifications for the physical activity sector. The qualifications open doors to clear career pathways. As an approved centre, we deliver Active IQ qualifications using our own expert staff.
Training in a real gym
Training in a real gym
Practical elements of the fitness courses are carried out in one of our fully equipped gyms and lifeguard training in one of our swimming pools. 
Small groups
Small groups
Face-to-face learning for fitness qualifications is carried out in small groups of no more than 6 people, so you get plenty of opportunities to ask questions of the course tutor. For lifeguard training, there will be up to 12 people on the course. 
Blended learning
Blended learning
Our fitness courses blend online learning with face-to-face training, making it easy to complete the qualification in your own time to suit your personal circumstances, while getting the maximum benefit from our tutors.
Intensive courses
Intensive courses
Lifeguard training takes place over a full week during the school holidays to easily fit around your studies or family life.
Free retakes
Free retakes
We offer one free retake of assessments, if required, however we're confident that our expert tutors will give you the skills to pass first time.
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Courses we offer

Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training
Hampton Leisure Centre
Starts 27 November 2026
Course cost - £1,650, Book before 1 Nov - £1,500
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Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching
Hampton Leisure Centre
Starts Spring 2027
TBC
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Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Hampton Leisure Centre
Starts Spring 2027
TBC
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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course
Jack Hunt Swimming Pool
Various times available
£320
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