CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
A Level
In Peterlee
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Peterlee
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Duration
1 Year
Job opportunities after this course: Self-employed or employment in the fitness/leisure industry.
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About this course
Entry requirements: Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise (or equivalent).
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Subjects
- IT for adults
- Fitness
Course programme
Overview of the course:
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.
Topics:
Anatomy and physiology including:
• 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 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
Additional information
• Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
• Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
• Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
• Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy)
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training