Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Start Date | 14/01/2025
Time/Day | 18:00 - 21:00 TUE/WED
Is this course for me?
The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is to develop a learners existing knowledge and skills to a professional level in gym instruction, allowing them to become a certified personal trainer.Learners will cover:
Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training.
Life and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy life behaviours and strategies for change.
Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources.
Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance
What will I study?
The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
Understanding life, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
Programme design and delivery for personal training
Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
Multiple Choice Examination.
Portfolio of Evidence.
Practical Demonstration/Assignment.
What qualifications do I need?
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).
What can I progress onto?
Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
| FREE | £704.00 |
Exam Fee
16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.
Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.
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