Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) is a vocational qualification that develops the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career in the sport and active leisure industry as an employed/self-employed personal trainer.
The qualification is based on UK government National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by UK professional associations including CIMSPA, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), and all major insurers.
Learners must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing as pre-requisite for this qualification.
Learners who do not yet have a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing but want to pursue a career in personal training should enroll on the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training which combines all the necessary Level 2 and Level 3 units.
Location: Iron Wolf Gym, Unit 6 Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff, BT8 8AN
Times: 9am – 5pm
Dates: 23rd, 24th, 30th September, 1st, 7th, 8th October (Part-time weekend course – All dates must be attended)
£999.00
Description
The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a personal trainer. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a personal trainer in a variety of work settings, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. A Level 2 fitness instructor qualification must be held prior to undertaking this qualification.
This is a vocational qualification that includes all the required elements to work effectively as a personal trainer. It includes the following mandatory units: anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, principles of exercise, fitness and health, supporting clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, nutrition to support physical activity, and programming and delivering personal training sessions. There are no optional units.
Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the underpinning science and principles which underpin safe and effective exercise, as well as nutrition to support physical activity programmes. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with
clients. The practical units will prepare you to programme personal training, and in particular, collect client information, agree goals with clients, plan, manage and review programmes and adapt and modify programme accordingly.
This qualification is challenging and comprehensive and will certainly prepare you for employment as a personal trainer in a variety of contexts, including gym-based and non-gym based environments (at-home, outdoors, community halls etc).
Assessment is completed via multiple choice question papers, coursework to be completed at home and on-going and summative practical assessment.
This qualification will prepare you for employment as a personal trainer. You will also be eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and CIMSPA as a personal trainer.
Career opportunities as a personal trainer exist in a variety of contexts, including:
– Working at a leisure centre of private health club/spa
– Working with sportsmen/women and teams
– Working in corporate business settings
– Working independently/Self-employed/Mobile/Home-based/Outdoors settings
**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**
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