Internship
The 30-hour internship breaks down as follows:
- At least 15 hours in a fitness centre (supervised by an instructor qualified to at least EREPS level 3 or equivalent).
The internship gives students the opportunity to observe a Fitness Instructor at work and participate in various tasks.
Students learn how to introduce clients to the equipment and guide them during training sessions. They also become familiar with designing and explaining a training program, and contribute to the smooth running of the centre. Tasks include assisting with opening and closing the venue, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, registering new clients, inspecting and cleaning equipment, and keeping the venue tidy.
After completing the 15 hours, the supervising instructor will assess the skills acquired during the internship. You have a maximum of 6 months from the last day of the course to submit your internship documents, otherwise you will be considered to have failed.
PCA Advantage
Physical Coaching Academy helps you find your internship.
You'll have access to a dedicated page of PCA partner clubs, where you can:
- Find an internship near you, using a province filter
- Identify clubs ready to host PCA interns
- Locate clubs offering a first job interview after certification
👉 A concrete opportunity to turn your internship into your first professional experience
This approach reflects the confidence of industry professionals in the quality of coaches trained at PCA.
- 15 hours of personal training to be recorded in a logbook.
Exams
The course concludes with a written exam, an oral exam, and a practical assessment by the supervising instructor.
Written exam
50 multiple-choice questions (60 minutes). To pass, students must score at least 80%.
Oral exam
To prepare for the exam, you'll be asked to design 2 training programs for an imaginary client. On the day of the oral exam, you'll bring along the 2 programs you've designed and your logbook. Additional questions will be asked about the programs. To pass, students must score at least 50%.
Practical assessment
Included in the 15-hour internship at a fitness centre: coaching a client during a session.
Pass criteria
To earn the qualification, students must pass all components: written exam, oral exam, and practical assessment.
If a student fails, each exam may be retaken once at no extra cost. In all cases, you have a maximum period of 6 months from the last day of the course to complete your exams, after which you will be considered to have failed.
Qualification
Once you pass your exams and assessment, you'll receive the Physical Trainer certificate and automatically be entered into the EREPS register (level 3).
An asset for you and your clients: first-aid certification
As a health professional, you'll want to have the knowledge and reflexes to assist your clients, particularly in the event of a cardiovascular incident. We strongly encourage our students to complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an external defibrillator via the CPR/AED course. This certification is also a valuable asset when seeking employment.
Enrolment
You must be at least 18 to participate in the exams.
Payment in 4 installments at no additional cost
You can pay for the course in 4 monthly installments. The first payment of €376.00 is due at the time of order, and the remaining 3 installments of €373.00 will be automatically debited approximately every 30 days.
An invoice with the total course amount will be issued, and you can choose the option “I pay my order in 4 monthly installments” after accepting our general terms and conditions. Once your order is placed, the estimated debit dates will be visible on your personal dashboard.
Vouchers
The Walloon Region offers financial support for this course.
Chèques formation
- Intended for self-employed/SMEs in the Walloon Region.
- €15 per teaching hour (VAT included) funded by the Region. You can use chèque formation vouchers up to €525 (35 vouchers) to pay for this course.
Timetable
Lessons take place between 9:00 and 16:30.
Physical Trainer Summer School
During the summer months, you also have the opportunity to participate in the Physical Trainer SUMMER SCHOOL and complete your qualification in under 3 weeks.
Enrol
After selecting your preferred language, choose the schedule that suits you and follow the steps to confirm your registration. It takes no more than 2 minutes.
For logistical reasons, we recommend registering ideally 2 weeks before the course start date.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.