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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

This qualification is designed for existing Level 2 Fitness Instructors wishing to advance their careers. Successful completion allows an individual to gain employment as a personal trainer within a gym or on a self-employed basis.

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Pass mark 28/40 45 minutes Real test fee Varies by provider Active IQ How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. During the upward phase of a seated leg extension, which muscle acts as the antagonist?
  • A.  Rectus femoris
  • B.  Biceps femoris
  • C.  Vastus lateralis
  • D.  Tibialis anterior
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✓ Answer: B. Biceps femoris
The antagonist opposes the agonist. In a leg extension, the quadriceps are the agonists (prime movers), so the opposing hamstrings (like the biceps femoris) are the antagonists.
Q2. A new client who wants to lose weight reveals they have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. What is the most appropriate course of action for the Personal Trainer?
  • A.  Provide the client with a detailed low-carbohydrate meal plan.
  • B.  Advise the client to use specific blood sugar-regulating supplements.
  • C.  Design an exercise programme and refer them to a GP or registered dietitian for nutritional advice.
  • D.  Suggest the client follows the standard Eatwell Guide without modification.
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✓ Answer: C. Design an exercise programme and refer them to a GP or registered dietitian for nutritional advice.
Prescribing nutrition for a medical condition like diabetes is outside a PT's scope of practice. The correct action is to refer to a qualified medical or nutritional professional for dietary guidance.
Q3. A personal trainer designs a 12-week programme that starts with high volume and low intensity, and gradually shifts to low volume and high intensity. What is this model of periodisation called?
  • A.  Undulating periodisation
  • B.  Reverse periodisation
  • C.  Linear periodisation
  • D.  Block periodisation
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✓ Answer: C. Linear periodisation
Linear periodisation involves a gradual, progressive increase in intensity and a corresponding decrease in volume over a long period (macrocycle).
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The first 8 of 40 questions are free, with your score on them. Finishing the paper, your result against the pass mark and every answer explained come with the paid version.
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Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health · 30
Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme · 30
Programming Personal Training with Clients · 30
Delivering Personal Training Sessions · 28
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment · 30
Client Consultation and Lifestyle Management · 20
Business Acumen for Personal Trainers · 20
Advanced Training Systems and Techniques · 19

Who has to sit the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Who needs a Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training?

Individuals holding a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification who wish to become certified personal trainers. [cite: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19 (previous search results)].

The real Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training: format

How many questions are in the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training?

The real Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training has 80 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 45 minutes.

What is the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 70% for multiple-choice exams, 80% for assignments/case studies. Our mock marks you at 28 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.

How hard is it

What is the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: ~75%

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.google.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training: common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Active IQ.
How much does the official test cost?
The official Active IQ fee is Varies by provider. Revision Robin practice is separate and helps you pass first time so you only pay that fee once.