Certificate in Personal Training (YMCA Awards)

MODULES:

Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology:

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
Programming and Delivering Personal Training

Incorporate different resistance and cardiovascular training methods into an exercise programme
Construct and implement short term,medium and long term exercise programmes (periodisation)
Plan one to one sessions
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 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
Physical Measurements:

How to analyse and assess clients fitness, blood pressure and body composition
Analyse posture
Assess muscular strength and endurance
Assess flexibility
Aerobic capacity
Stress and stress management techniques
Pre exercise screening
Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity:

Food labeling
Eating disorders and prevention
Sports nutrition concepts
Psychology of weight loss
Digestive systems
Assessment:

2 x Theory papers and Worksheets
Practical assessment
Coursework/Case Studies