Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Course Content

Course runs Monday evenings from 7-9pm: 11th, 18th & 25th May, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Jun: 10th, 17th, 23rd & 31st Aug , 7th , 14th & 21st Sep 

Assessment mornings: Saturday (9 – 1pm)

30th May & 15th August

All delivered at Gardyne campus 

Course: Further knowledge of anatomy & physiology applicable to a PT. Lifestyle & medical factors that affect wellbeing. Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours & strategies for change. Skills to plan & conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments. Legal & professional requirements for personal training. How to set up & manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis.

Entry Requirements

Learners must hold a suitable level 2 qualification in gym instructing.

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).

Method of Assessment

Assessment

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

Future Prospects

This course can lead onto learners joining other Level 3/4 courses run by Active IQ.

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