Course Overview
This qualification aims to develop a learner’s further knowledge and skills in gym instruction, to pursue a career in personal training. The role of a personal trainer is to coach clients (on a one-to-one or small group basis) towards their health and fitness goals. Personal training plays an important role in improving the health of the nation, creating opportunities to get more people, more active, more often.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with employers and covers the knowledge and skills identified in the industry as essential for the personal trainer role, covering the design of exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management. The qualification also provides the learner with a comprehensive understanding of business, finances, sales and marketing to enable the personal trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
Topics may include:
- Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness
- Principles of nutrition for exercise and health
- Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours
- Programming design and delivery for personal training
- Professionalism and business acumen.
Assessment Methods
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence.
Progression Options
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
- Sports massage therapy
- Adapting physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for learners who want to progress to a career as a Personal Trainer and already hold a relevant Level 2 Gym Instructor or Fitness Instructor qualification.
As the course involves practical training and physical activity, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
You should also have communication skills at Level 2, as the course includes reading, writing, presenting, and working with clients. Learners must be able to meet the course learning outcomes and comply with relevant literacy, numeracy, and health and safety requirements.
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