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Level 3 Certificate
Personal Training
This qualification gives learners the knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups of clients in a personal training setting. Successful achievement of the qualification will allow the learner to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment.
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and
competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This
includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and
progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.
During the qualification learners will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology including: the heart and circulatory system
- the musculoskeletal system
- postural and core stability
- the nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health
- how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
- how to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
- how to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
- how to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages
- how to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages
The Units included are:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
- Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
- Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
- Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- Programming Personal Training with Clients
- Delivering Personal Training
Assessment
- Coursework/Project.
- Multiple Choice Examination.
- Portfolio of Evidence.
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to enrol on this course, you must hold a valid level 2 fitness/gym instructing qualification.
Career Progression
This qualification provides progression onto:
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
- Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
- Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
- Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Face to Face Blended Learning (Most Popular)
- Qualify in a little as 4-6 weeks
- Online & Gym Floor Practical Face-to-Face learning
- 8 hours of Live Virtual Teaching
- Ongoing Tutor Support
- Learn at your own pace, 2 years to complete qualification
- Induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
- Interactive E-learning platform
- Course resource manual pack
- No fees for assessment re-submissions
Face to face blended learning
£699
- Level 3 award certificate
- Direct support from Instructors
Online Distance Learning
- Qualify in a little as 4-6 weeks
- Full Online learning
- 8 hours of Live Virtual Teaching
- Ongoing Tutor Support
- Learn at your own pace, 2 years to complete qualification
- Induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
- Interactive E-learning platform
- Course resource manual pack
- No fees for assessment re-submissions
Self Study (e-learning)
£520
- Level 3 award certificate
- Full online access
Fast Track Intensive Learning
- Qualify in 1 week
- Face-to-Face classroom & Gym Floor Practical Learning
- Experience tutor delivered at new modern facilities
- Induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
- Complete access to our tutor support team
- E-learning access prior to start of course
- Career guidance & support upon graduation
- No fees for assessment re-submissions
Fast track intensive learning
£940
- Level 3 award certificate
- Full online access
Group Bookings
£Discounts
- Level 3 award certificate
- Discounts available on Group Bookings