YMCA Awards Level 3 Personal Trainer

By the end of the course, you will be able to;

• Progress from a fitness instructor to work unsupervised as a certified personal trainer,

• Offer 1-2-1 fitness training,

• Carry out baseline fitness assessments, including functional movement and posture,

• Provide general nutritional advice,

• Deliver the latest cardiovascular and resistance training methods using a variety of equipment;

• Develop confidence using kettlebells, resistance bands and Olympic barbells (blended learning course only),

• Deliver outdoor fitness sessions that are unique and entertaining for 1-2-1 and bootcamps, and

• Provide progressive advanced programming specific to the needs of the client.

Topics covered on the course include;

• Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology relating to exercise programming for a range of clients;

• Long term behavioural change;

• Screening and collecting client information;

• Identifying and agreeing nutritional and exercise goals;

• Managing a personal training programme - keeping records, measuring, adapting and reviewing;

• Effectively instructing a personal training session;

• Principles of nutrition to support client goals;

• Analysing nutritional information and food diaries

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Entry Requirement: A recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

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MANDATORY UNITS

Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology - assessed via a multiple choice exam

Unit 2 - Applying The Principles Of Nutrition - assessed via a multiple choice exam

Unit 3 - Programming Personal Training With Clients - assessed via a worksheet and case study

Unit 4 - Delivering Personal Training Sessions - assessed via a worksheet, programme cards, practical assessment and self-evaluation.