About Us
nePTA is the Leading Educational Provider of Level 3 Personal Training in the North East of England.
Coaching Excellence Begins With the North East PT Academy
Our Strengths
What Makes Us Stand Out From the Crowd?
Designed to transform you into the complete coach, our weekly face-to-face sessions give you the opportunity to learn practical techniques from the industry-leading experts.
Hone your existing skills. Perfect your delivery. And enrich your understanding of exercise, mobility and movement.
Regularly reviewed and updated, our course content ensures you are learning the latest and most easily implemented industry material, giving you fast access to what is essential for you, your clients and your coaching business.
We are NOT, and never will be, another basic training provider.
Want to learn from people who truly understand the industry? Every day our Course Leaders work the gym floor, coaching 150 group sessions per month and delivering exceptional programming to every client.
Learn how to assess movement, design high-level programmes and get the most from every session.
Meet the Team
Jospeh Lawson
Founder
Founder of the North East PT Academy, Joe is also the owner of Average Joe's Fitness, a best-in-class strength gym that offers exceptional programming to all.
When it comes to his work, Joe's motivation is simple: to transform the fitness experience for clients and coaches, redefining the industry standard and accelerating the career prospects of every fitness professional.
Scott Hall
Course Leader
Having represented England multiple times in the long and triple jump, and coached UK athletics, Scott is an experienced coach who is passionate about helping others to improve their performance and speed.
Now a Head Coach at our parent business, Average Joe's Fitness, Scott brings his wealth of knowledge, coaching experience and industry insight to the table.
Bev Bainbridge
Course Leader
Bev has been a qualified Personal Trainer for 7 years and has been a Coach at Average Joe's Fitness for the last 5.
Alongside coaching, Bev also works within the NHS, providing rehabilitation therapy to patients with acute illness at the RVI Hospital in Newcastle. Passionate about helping people across the North East of England, Bev practises what she preaches: Build a strong, healthy body and your mind will follow suit.
Our Facility
Average Joe's
Located in Hebburn, in the North East of England, Average Joe's Fitness is a state-of-the-art, private facility that makes exceptional strength and conditioning programming accessible to all. No egos: Just high-level, coach-led workouts that yield results. It's here that you'll learn practical techniques from industry-leading coaches, hone your skills and discover what it takes to become a successful Personal Trainer.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Us
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Unlike many other training providers, we also own Average Joe's Fitness: a best in class strength and conditioning gym located in the North East of England.
Want to learn from people who truly understand the industry? Every day our Course Leaders work the gym floor, coaching 150 group sessions per month and delivering exceptional programming to every client.
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Nope. Our course is a fully comprehensive learning journey to earn your ticket into the most rewarding, impactful industry.
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You will receive a nationally accepted qualification, validated by Focus Awards, recognised by Ofqual, CIMSPA, the Association of Independent Trainers and Thinktree Hub, the international professional organisation for the health and fitness industry.
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Absolutely! We hold regular clinics where you and your fellow students can practise new skills on clients—under supervision of course! This is a great way to gain some invaluable real-life experience, which is perfect for your personal and professional development.
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The cost of the course is £1799 upfront. But if you'd prefer to split the cost, we do offer payment plans.
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At the North East Personal Training Academy our motivation is simple: to transform the fitness experience for clients and coaches, redefining the industry standard and accelerating the career prospects of every fitness professional.