Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Fitness

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Starts September
Course Type Full Time
Duration One Year
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Introduction What do we study How will I learn What's next What else do I need to know

Introduction

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe but effective exercise programmes, and to develop their skills and knowledge to allow the learner to pursue a career in personal training.

What do we study

• Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness. • Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness. • Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing. • Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques. • Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status. • Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multiple resources. • Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change. • Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals. • Legal and professional requirements for personal training. • How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.

How will I learn

You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviour as a personal trainer through college-based lessons and experience gained whilst on the job. Lessons at college will be in a mix of the classroom and the fitness suite.

What's next

On successful completion of this apprenticeship the Personal Trainer will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and a Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). Further qualifications can include: • Careers in Personal Training • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning • 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

What else do I need to know

Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.

Benefit from fully-qualified and experienced trainers to educate and develop your knowledge and skills.

Access to our Institute of Sport and Education Academies including Football, Basketball, Netball and Rugby.

Access to our fitness suite providing full range of modern equipment with over 25 stations of cardiovascular and resistance machines as well as free weights and spinning bikes.

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