Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise) VTCT Diploma Level 3

During the course you will study the following modules: Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment Principles of exercise, fitness and health Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health Programming personal training with clients Delivering personal training sessions Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme As part of the course you will also complete a Functional Skills programme in and/or English or maths and develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as the use of number, measurements, and data analysis.

What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will gain an understanding of: Requirements for health, safety and security within a fitness environment Types of emergencies that can occur within a fitness environment Hazards and risks within a fitness environment Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Effects of exercise on the main body systems and how they adapt to training Factors affecting health and skill-related fitness How the principles and variables of fitness can be applied in practice Special requirements associated with working with special populations Health benefits of physical activity and importance of healthy eating Importance of customer service within a fitness environment How to develop effective working relationships with clients Barriers to exercise and physical activity How various body systems relate to exercise and health How to prepare, plan and adapt safe and effective personal training programmes Principles of collecting client information Process of identifying and agreeing appropriate personal training goals with clients Communicating effectively with clients and supporting their goals Instruct and adapting exercise sessions safely and effectively Instructing and observing clients Principles of nutrition and relationship with physical activity and health Key guidelines and recommended national practice relating to nutrition Methods used to collect nutritional information Analysing and use this information to set nutritional goals for clients How will I be assessed? Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways: Assignments Individual and group presentation Case studies Role-play Question and answer sessions Producing display materials Assessments Observation of practical sessions Production of a portfolio of evidence / workpacks What can I do next? Successful completion of the course will enable you to: Progress to a Level 4 HNC/HND programme in sport Pursue a career as a personal fitness trainer in the health, fitness or leisure industry Join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)