What You Will Study
During the qualification you will cover the following:
- 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 to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.
- Attendance Expectations
One evening per week (6.00pm-9.00pm).
- How You Will Be Assessed
- Coursework/Project
- Multiple Choice Examination
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment
- Entry Requirements
Learners aged 19+.
Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- Fee Information
These fees relate to 2024/25:
£2,225
- Further Study
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