EREPS level 3 · Starting point
Fitness instructor
- Way of working
- Mostly employed
- Hourly wage
- €14.99 – €16.34
- Gross per month
- €2,598 – €2,832
- You work with
- Groups and individual instruction
Based on 40 hours, including holiday pay and pension
Fitness instructor, EREPS level 3
Your first recognised qualification in fitness. You learn how the body works and how to coach members safely on the gym floor and in groups.
- Prior education
- No prior education needed. Usually minimum age 16 at the exam.
- Typical duration
- About 3 to 6 months
- EREPS
- Level 3
What you learn
- Anatomy, physiology and the basics of training theory
- Giving clear instruction and correcting technique
- Customer care, motivation and behaviour change
- Safety, injury prevention and first steps in nutrition
What you can do with it
- Work as a fitness instructor in gyms and fitness centres
- Supervise the gym floor and create basic training plans for members
- Teach small groups and give individual instruction
- Register in the European EREPS register at level 3
Who it is for
Anyone who wants to start in fitness, with or without sports experience.
What you earn
Amounts from 1 January 2026, based on the NL Actief salary scales and the study Personal Training in Nederland by Peter Wolfhagen and Ronald Wouters (Dutch market).
Courses at this level
3 courses
- EREPS level 3 · Fitness instructor
- 3EREPS levelFitnessEnglishView at FEA
- 3EREPS levelFitnessDutchView at Sport&People
- 3EREPS levelFitnessEnglishView at Sport&People
Frequently asked questions
What does a fitness instructor do?
Your first recognised qualification in fitness. You learn how the body works and how to coach members safely on the gym floor and in groups.
Do I need prior education?
No prior education needed. Usually minimum age 16 at the exam.
How long does the course take?
About 3 to 6 months.
What does a fitness instructor earn?
In the Netherlands an employed fitness instructor earns about €2,598 to €2,832 gross per month, based on 40 hours.
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