The PT Foundations Programme

Start Your Career in Fitness with Confidence

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Personal Trainer or working in the fitness industry but weren’t sure where to start, this programme is designed for you.

The PT Foundations Programme is a practical 4-week workshop series created by MD Therapy Academy to help aspiring coaches build the essential skills needed to succeed in the fitness industry.

Whether you’re exploring a career in personal training, sports massage, strength & conditioning, or simply want to develop your coaching skills, this series will give you the insight, confidence, and practical tools to take your first steps.

This isn’t just theory.

You’ll learn the real skills successful coaches use every day when working with clients.

Who This Programme Is For

This programme is ideal if you:

• Are considering becoming a Personal Trainer
• Are interested in Sports Massage Therapy
• Work in a gym and want to improve your coaching skills
• Want to turn your passion for fitness into a career
• Are planning to enrol on a Level 2/3 PT course in the future

No prior qualifications are required.

Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.

What You’ll Learn

Across four interactive workshops you will develop the foundations of effective coaching, programming and building a career in the fitness industry.

You will learn:

✔ How to structure and deliver effective training sessions
✔ How to coach movement with confidence
✔ How to communicate professionally with clients
✔ How to design simple programmes that deliver results
✔ How to build trust and long-term client relationships
✔ How to start building a career in the fitness industry

Each session includes practical coaching exercises, discussions and real-world examples from professional practice.

Programme Structure

Week 1 – Foundations of Coaching

Learn how to think like a coach and deliver sessions that feel professional and structured.

You’ll learn how to:

• Structure effective training sessions
• Understand client goals and motivations
• Coach movement safely and confidently
• Create simple session plans

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Week 2 – Programming for Client Results

Understand how to design training programmes that help clients progress.

You’ll cover:

• Strength, conditioning and mobility basics
• Exercise progressions and regressions
• Coaching cues and technique
• Designing a simple 4-week programme

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Week 3 – Client Communication & Psychology

Develop the communication skills great coaches use to build trust and motivate clients.

Topics include:

• Running effective client consultations
• Asking the right questions
• Motivating clients and supporting behaviour change
• Building long-term coaching relationships

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Week 4 – Building a Career in Fitness

Learn how successful trainers build a client base and grow a sustainable career.

You’ll learn:

• Employment vs self-employed pathways
• How trainers attract their first clients
• Marketing fundamentals for fitness professionals
• Pricing, packages and positioning

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Course Details

📍 Location
MD Therapy, 148 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2RQ

📅 Dates
Monday evenings starting 30th March, 4 weeks

🕕 Time
6:30pm – 9:00pm

👥 Group Size
Maximum 8 participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

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Investment

Full 4-Week Programme
£195

Spaces are limited due to the small group format.