Level 3 Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer Certificate Introduction:

A career in personal training is rewarding and flexible. It gives you opportunities to work with many levels of skill and aptitude and you’ll help people reach a wide variety of goals from sports conditioning to weight management.

Personal Trainer Certificate 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.

Personal Trainer Certificate objectives

Anatomy and physiology for health and exercise
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Programming personal training with clients
Delivering personal training sessions

How will you learn on the Personal Trainer Course:

Learners can do a blended or online learning option of study. The course duration is expected to last 2-4 months.

All Learner are supported with:
Manual
E-learning
Tutor phone and e-mail support
Workshop Days

Learners can attend 3 or 8 workshop day structures to achieve this Certificate. This must be stated at the time of booking. E-learning is a compulsory part of this training programme.

Learners can opt to attend weekend or weekday workshop days to suit their lifestyle and responsibilities.

NB: Students are required to bring a participant to assessment day.

How can I pay for my Personal Trainer Course:

Learners may pay in full via Cheque or Card.
Alternatively a 30% deposit can be paid and you will be given access to your e-learning resources and a tutor will contact you.

The remaining balance can be paid via:
Monthly standing orders
Settled balance 4 weeks prior to the start of the workshop days

Personal Trainer Certificiate qualification structure and assessment:

This qualification comprises of 7 mandatory units -

The following 3 units have already been achieved at Level 2

Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Principles of exercise, fitness and health
The following four units conclude the Certificate in Personal Training:

Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health assessment:

Multiple-choice theory paper set by the awarding body - 70% pass mark

Unit 2: Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity assessment:

Multiple-choice theory paper set by the awarding body - 70% pass mark
Case Study

Unit 3: Programming Personal Training assessments and

Unit 4: Delivering Personal Training Sessions assessments:

Observation by assessor of ability to carry out fitness assessments on client
Case study and Viva
Programme delivery under assessor observation
Overview of 12 Week Programme
Self Evaluation
Successful achievement of all seven units must be achieved for the full qualification.

Personal Trainer Certificate progressions:

Level 3 Exercise Referral
Level 3 Pre and Post Natal Programme Design
Level 3 Sports Conditioning
Level 4 Lower Back Pain
Level 4 Obesity and Weight Management
NASM CES
NASM PES
NASM CPT

Qualification acheived and REPs Information:

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)
It provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3.