Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (CYQ)

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. Learners will cover: 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 agesClasses will comprise both theory and practical, with assessment of both your practical, planning skills and the development of underpinning knowledge. Assessment will include internally assessed workbooks, externally marked theory assessment, client case study / profile and observation of practical activity