personal trainer courses

This course is designed for those that wish to deliver their own one-to-one personal training sessions with clients whilst also holding the pre-requisite Gym Instructor qualification. A Personal Trainer’s role includes: Designing and implementing exercise programmes for a range of individual clients Collecting and analysing client information to ensure the effectiveness of personal exercise programmes Actively encourage potential clients/members to join and adhere to regular exercise programmes Carrying out fitness assessments to establish client fitness and skill level Identifying, agreeing and reviewing short, medium and long-term goals to ensure the effectiveness of exercise programmes Providing a range of exercise programmes in accordance with the needs of the clients Acting as a positive role model for all clients A Gym Instructors role includes: Demonstrating the correct way to use exercise equipment Delivering exercise classes and workshops Developing personal exercise and diet plans Monitoring the misuse of equipment and ensure the gym is clean and free of health and safety hazards

Adults (aged 18+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Personal Trainer No academic entry requirements We strongly recommend that you have experience of gym-based exercises including free weights You should be fit enough to cope with the physical exertion and individual participation involved in the course There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2 and 3

Level 2 Gym Instructing: Unit 1 - Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness Unit 2 - Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors Unit 3 - Health and safety in the fitness environment Unit 4 - Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change Unit 5 - Planning and instructing gym-based exercise Level 3 Personal Training: Unit 1 - Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness Unit 2 - The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health Unit 3 - Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions Unit 4 - Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients Unit 5 - Programme design and delivery for personal training Unit 6 - Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

LEVEL 2 Theory paper 1 (multiple choice exam) Practical assessments Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP) LEVEL 3 Theory paper 1 (multiple choice exam) Theory paper 2 (multiple choice exam) Practical assessments Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP)

This qualifcation provides progression on to the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

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