CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

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