Academy – Iron Wolf Gym

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

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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**

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym-Based Exercise)

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This qualification covers all the components required to work effectively and competently as a fitness instructor, which includes anatomy and physiology for exercise, principles of exercise, health and fitness, knowledge of how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, and health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, planning and instructing as a fitness instructor.

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan and instruct exercise programmes for gym-based exercise for apparently healthy adults of all ages. They will also learn how to provide effective support for clients who take part in exercise and physical activity.

Assessment takes the form of multiple choice question papers, coursework to be completed at home, and on-going and summative practical gym assessment.

Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and CIMSPA as a Level 2 member under the category of Fitness Instructor. Students may wish to continue on to the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, to work with individuals towards a personalised goal.

Career opportunities as a fitness instructor exist in a variety of contexts including:

– Sports and leisure centres

– Private clinics, health clubs and spas

– Cruise Liners

– Hospitals / Care homes

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates

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This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Pilates instructor including mandatory units covering the following: 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, principles of mat-based Pilates, programming mat-based Pilates and instructing mat-based Pilates. There are no optional units.

Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of Pilates, which underpin safe, effective and rehabilitative exercise. You will learn how to support your clients, develop a range of technical skills enabling you to programme and instruct Pilates to groups and individual clients. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a Pilates instructor. You will also be eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and CIMSPA as a Pilates instructor. Career opportunities as a Pilates instructor exist in a variety of contexts, including:

– Working at a leisure centre or private health club

– Freelance as an instructor providing individual and group Pilates sessions

– Working independently/Self-employed/Mobile/Home-based settings.

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients

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Throughout this qualification you will develop an in depth-understanding of the physiological and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy, the key considerations when programming physical activity for antenatal and postnatal clients and the benefits of physical activity.

You will develop your communication and screening skills and those required to design and adapt programmes to meet the specific needs of antenatal and postnatal clients. You will also develop the ability to provide relevant and appropriate support and advice.

This qualification is recognised as Continued Professional Development (CPD) by the Register of Exercise Professionals and CIMSPA. It also satisfies the requirements for the REPS and CIMSPA additional category of antenatal and postnatal exercise.

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training Sessions

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This Level 2 award will qualify you to offer one-to-one and group exercise classes in kettlebell training. The technique will focus on instructing Hard-Style rather than American Studio-Style Kettlebell training. You will learn how to plan and instruct one-to-one training sessions and group exercise sessions using a variety of kettlebell techniques. Level 2 fitness instructor is a minimum pre-requisite for enrollment on this course. The qualification is recognised by REPS, CIMSPA and all major insurers. Location: Iron Wolf Gym, Unit 6 Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff, BT8 8AN Times: 9am - 5pm Dates:

Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training

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This Level 2 certificate will qualify you to offer one-to-one and group exercise circuit based training sessions. You will learn how to plan and instruct safe, effective and engaging sessions for individuals and groups using a range of gym-based exercises and equipment. Students may wish to describe their group exercise classes as 'Bootcamps', but just to note that this qualification does not cover outdoor military bootcamp style training. Level 2 fitness instructor is a minimum pre-requisite for enrollment on this course. Location: Iron Wolf Gym, Unit 6 Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff, BT8 8AN Times: 9am - 5pm Dates:

Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

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The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements to work effectively as an exercise referral instructor which includes: anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, professional practice, nutrition and understanding of medical conditions and reasons for referral.

Learners will also be able to plan and deliver, safe and effective exercise programmes for individuals with specific medical conditions. The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units.

Medical conditions covered include (not limited to): hypertension, Asthma, Obesity, Diabetes Type I and Type II, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Back Pain, Joint Replacement.

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

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This Level 3 qualification is comprised of all the elements required to work as a fully qualified and insurable sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments. Upon completion, students will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include; pre-event, post-event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.

The structure of the qualification is comprised of 5 mandatory units

– Anatomy and physiology for sports massage

– Principles of health and fitness

– Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction

– Professional practice in sports massage

– Sports massage treatments

Assessment is carried out via multiple choice exam papers, coursework to be completed at home, and on-going and summative practical assessment.

This qualification is based on the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s leading professional association, the Sports Massage Association as being fit for purpose for preparing you for a career as a sports massage practitioner. Further information on the Sports Massage Association can be found on their website (www.thesma.org).

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

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This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a level 4 sports massage practitioner including units such as: conducting subjective and objective assessment, providing sports massage techniques to prevent and manage injury, and treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair.

This qualification is different from the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy as it qualifies you to work with injured clients. The Level 3 qualification is more concerned with maintenance treatments and pre-and-post-event massage on “non-injured” tissue.

Specifically, this qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology to work on post-acute injury and pre-existing conditions, and dealing with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

You will develop the skills to conduct subjective and objective assessments, which will cover active, passive and resisted range of movement, detailed postural analysis, functional testing and special tests. You will also develop the skills to work safely and effectively on muscle and para-tendon injuries using a variety of soft tissue techniques and will be able to advise on treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair.

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a sports massage practitioner working with injured clients. Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a level 4 sports massage practitioner. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of settings, including:

– Private health clubs and leisure centres

– Sports centres and clubs

– Working independently/Self-employed/Mobile/Home-based settings

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Exercise and Physical Activity for Children)

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The qualification covers all the components required to work effectively and competently as a fitness instructor specifically for the 16+ age group, which includes Anatomy and physiology for exercise, knowledge of how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, principles of exercise, fitness and health, planning and instructing health related exercise and physical activity to children.

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, instruct and review exercise and physical activities for children; they will also learn how to provide effective support for children who take part in exercise and physical activity.

Learners will select this qualification if working with children, promoting and instructing exercise and physical activity with children is the discipline route they wish to take and they wish to study part time at a college or with a private training provider.

Assessment takes the form of multiple choice question papers, coursework to be completed at home, and on-going and summative practical gym assessment.

Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and CIMSPA as a Level 2 member under the category of Fitness Instructor.

Career opportunities as a fitness instructor exist in a variety of contexts including:

– Sports and leisure centres

– Private clinics, health clubs and spas

– Cruise Liners

– Hospitals / Care homes

**Please be aware, course running will be subject to a minimum requisite of 4 attendees**