OVERVIEW

A personal trainer’s role includes designing, implementing and evaluating exercise/physical activity programmes for a range of individual clients by collecting and analysing client information to ensure the effectiveness of the personal exercise prescription. A personal trainer should also actively encourage potential clients/members to participate in and adhere to regular exercise/physical activity programmes, employing appropriate motivational strategies to achieve this.

The Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 4 Personal Trainer course provides the knowledge and skills to be able to safely and effectively plan, delver and evaluate Personal Training sessions. It is aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a Personal Trainer, whether that be in an employed or self-employed position.

This qualification is ideal for individuals who have already obtained the Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 3 Fitness Instructor course  as a means to progress their careers and potentially increase their employability and earning potential. The course content has been mapped and aligned to the to the EHFA Level 4 Personal Trainer standards, validating the relevance and quality of the learning materials for Personal Trainers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A UK Level 2 or European Level 3 qualification in Fitness Instruction or equivalent.

There is also an element of communication (speaking, reading and writing) involved, and learners should possess basic communication skills.

UNITS INVOLVED

Core Units

1 Role of the PT
2 Functional Anatomy
3 Physiology
4 Nutrition
5 Psycho-social aspects of health & fitness
6 Health & Fitness Assessment: Collecting and Analysing Information
7 Training Adaptation& Exercise Planning & Programming

DELIVERY

Online eLearning with additional tutor support and guidance

ASSESSMENT

Worksheets, or alternative question and answer activity, for knowledge-based aspects

Video submission of evidence to confirm practical competence

PROGRESSION

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