Level 1 Award
Instructing BF3 Competitive Functional Fitness

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for individuals aged 16 and over who are passionate about Functional Fitness and are looking to take their first steps into coaching or further develop their skills as an athlete.

Upon completion, you will be recognised as a BF3 Session Coach, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality training sessions across all 7 Key Components of Competitive Functional Fitness.

BF3 Session Coach

Qualification L1

£560 – BF3 Members
£700 – Non-Members

Northern Ireland

26th / 27th September
Gladiator Training in Ballymena

England

Wales

Northern Ireland

26th / 27th September
Gladiator Training in Ballymena

England

Wales

Course Delivery

Blended learning approach

This course is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining:

  • Online Theory – Flexible learning to build your foundational knowledge
  • 2-Day Practical Training – Hands-on experience to apply your skills in a real-world setting

The online modules are designed to support the practical elements, giving you the tools to deliver safe, effective, and inclusive sessions that contribute to the growth of the functional fitness community.

Assessments

Online and In-Person Elements

You will complete 6 Assessments across both online and in-person elements, ensuring you are fully prepared to coach with confidence and competence.

Expert Support

qualified and experienced industry tutors

Throughout the course, you will be guided by qualified and experienced industry tutors. This provides you with the opportunity to:

  • Ask questions and receive personalised feedback

  • Gain valuable insights from industry professionals

  • Build the confidence to coach independently

Total Qualification Time

28 Hours

Requirements & Experience

Your Learning

To enrol on this course, learners should:

  • Have a minimum of 6 months’ exposure to Functional Fitness

  • Be able to communicate effectively in English

Progression Routes

Accelerate your Learning

Upon successful completion of this qualification, coaches can progress further onto:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Coaching BF3 Competitive Functional Fitness

Coach Education Requirement

Clean Sport e-learning course

We believe all coaches should be knowledgeable across every stage of the client journey. As part of the BF3 Level 1 qualification, learners are therefore required to complete the UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport e-learning course - Click Here.

Learners must provide confirmation of course completion to their BF3 tutor. 

Session Coach

£560 – BF3 Members
£700 – Non-Members

Level 1 Award Instructing BF3 Competitive Functional Fitness (17) copy
British Functional Fitness Level 1 Functional Fitness Coach
British Functional Fitness Federation -03 (122)
British Functional Fitness Federation -03 (122)