OVERVIEW

This qualification 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.

Achievement of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training provides entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at Level 3 and is the minimum qualification benchmark that fitness organisations tend to insist on before considering someone for a Personal Trainer job role in the UK. This qualification is ideal for individuals who have already obtained the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction as a means to progress their careers and potentially increase their employability and earning potential.

CPD POINTS

This qualification awards 10 CIMSPA developmental CPD points

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instruction

This qualification requires some physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is also an element of communication (speaking, reading and writing) involved, and learners should possess basic communication skills

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UNITS INVOLVED

6 Mandatory Units

1 Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
2 The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
3 Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical
conditions
4 Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
5 Programme design and delivery for personal training
6 Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

DELIVERY

Blended learning – elearning with additional tutor support, and practical-delivery workshop day

ASSESSMENT

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

 PROGRESSION

Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes

Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional interventions for Obesity and Diabetes

NASM Bridging Course