YMCA Awards Level 3 Personal Trainer Course
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
9 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
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About this course
To study the YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise), you should be over 16 and live in the UK. All filming of practical sessions must take place in a UK gym.
You'll also need a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) that covers the required units:
Health, safety & welfare in a fitness environment
Know how to support clients who take part in exercise & physical activity
Principles of exercise, fitness & health
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Subjects
- Personal Trainer
- Trainer
- Film practical
- Gym
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Exercise and health
- The principles of nutrition
- Physical activity
- Training with clients
Course programme
The Personal Trainer course and assessments are all online.
You’ll submit written assignments and take your theory exam securely online, film practical assessments at your local gym, and upload the videos to your tutor for marking.
You’ll study 4 units:
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
- Programming personal training with clients
- Delivering personal training sessions
YMCA Awards Level 3 Personal Trainer Course