YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) Full Time

• The heart and circulatory system


• The musculoskeletal system


• Postural and core stability


• The nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health


• How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults


• How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating


• How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme


• How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme


• How to design, manage and adapt a gym-based exercise and personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages


• How to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages


• Award in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions


• Planning group indoor cycling sessions


• Instructing group indoor cycling sessions

GCSE/Functional Skills English and maths will also be studied as part of the course.

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