Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Gym Instruction

Course

In Huddersfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Huddersfield

  • Duration

    4 Days

To provide candidates with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness. To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session, within a variety of environments using multiple resources. Suitable for: Gym instructors wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers. Individuals, who already hold a gym instructor qualification, wishing to become self-employed running their own personal training business.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huddersfield (West Yorkshire)
Majestic House Floors 1 + 2 29 Green Street, HD1 5DQ

Start date

On request

About this course

* A suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing
* The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary ...

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Course programme

Introduction

This course is for candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training.

The Active IQ Certificate in Advanced Gym Instruction is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3.

Assessments

This qualification is delivered over four days. Three work shop, and one assessment day approximately 6 weeks later.

Unit 1 - Advanced Fitness Knowledge

  • Multiple choice exam paper

Unit 2 and 3 Advanced Resistance and Cardio-vascular

  • Observation of the practical delivery and evaluation of a progressive program
  • 12 week progressive programming case study
Entry Requirements
  • A suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing
  • The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary
  • There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and application of number involved, and candidates should have basic skills in communication and application of number pitched at levels 3 and 2 respectively
Objectives
  • To provide candidates with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness
  • To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session, within a variety of environments using multiple resources
  • To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able communicate effectively to build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals
  • To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to manage, evaluate and improve own performance

Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Gym Instruction

Price on request