Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

OLYMPUS TRAINING Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

We deliver courses in Ipswich, Norwich, London, Liverpool, and Thetford. You may also be able to complete the course on line. 

Students Will be working towards a CYQ qualification. 

It is possible to pay for the courses in instalments and we also have a referral system to gain savings on your course. For more information please contact us.

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Unit Descriptions;

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise: In this unit candidates will cover the knowledge an instructor needs to instruct a range of clients in a personal training setting.

Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme: This unit covers the learner ability to apply the principles of nutrition in support of a clients goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme.

Programming Personal Training with Clients: This unit covers the knowledge and skills a learner needs to design, manage and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy people of all ages. This may include young people aged 14-16, provided they are part of a larger adult group. The unit also covers working with individual older adults, ante and post natal women and disabled clients. (This unit does not include specialist classes for any of these groups)

Delivering Personal Training Sessions: This unit covers the knowledge and skills a learner needs to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy people of all ages. This may include young people aged 14-16, provided they are part of a larger adult group. The unit also covers working with individual older adults, ante and post natal women and disabled clients. (This unit does not include specialist classes for any of these groups)

Course Type:

• Vocationally Related Qualification.

Potential course formats:

• Blended.

• Direct teaching.

• Online.

Prerequisites:

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent.

Duration:

• 188 Guided Learning Hours.

• Over 15 weeks.

• Personalised curriculum available.

Units included in the course:

• Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise. (43 hours).

• Level 3 Applying the Principles of Nutrition as Part of a Personal Training Programme (40 hours).

• Level 3 Programming Personal Training with Clients (47 hours).

• Delivering Personal Training Sessions (58 hours).

Assessment:

• Multiple choice theory paper.

• Coursework.

• Practical examination.

• Worksheets.

Career Progression:

• Level 4 Management of Lower Back Pain.

• Level 4 Management of Diabetes and Obesity.

• Sports Coach.

Further Course Progression:

• Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

• Level 2 Indoor Cycling ('spin').

• Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance.

• Level 2 Circuits.

• Level 2 Award in Adapting Gym Instruction for Adolescents.