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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Level 3
Part-Time
24/25
50082590
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Overview

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. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self-employed students. Please ask for further details.

This course is delivered as a stand alone qualification, or it can be delivered as part of a package across the academic year. Starting in September students complete Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing, progressing onto Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training starting in January, and finally adding Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions in June. *Skills Focus funding is available for eligible employers to upskill staff.

  • 1) Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
  • 2) The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
  • 3) Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
  • 4) Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
  • 5) Programme design and delivery for personal training
  • 6) Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
  • Active iQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction or equivalent.

    Coursework Multiple choice theory paper/Assessment Practical examination Worksheets Case study Modular summative observation

    On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or to the following qualifications:

    Level 4 Strength and Conditioning

    Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional

    Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness

    Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning

    Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy)

    Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

    Learners will cover: anatomy and physiology including: - the heart and circulatory system - the musculoskeletal system - postural and core stability - the nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating how to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme how to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme how to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages how to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages how technological advancements can help clients increase their activity levels and stay motivated and focused

    3 Available Sessions

    *The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

    Dungannon

    Part-Time

    P3953DE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Further Education

    Mode of Study

    12

    Hours per Week

    15

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    24/25

    Academic Year

    27/01/2025

    Start Date

    16:00-22:00

    Time

    Monday|Wednesday

    Day/s

    Aidan.mccluskey@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £534.00

    Total Concessionary Fee £372.00

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

    Omagh

    Part-Time

    P3953OE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Further Education

    Mode of Study

    12

    Hours per Week

    15

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    24/25

    Academic Year

    27/01/2025

    Start Date

    16:00-22:00

    Time

    Monday|Tuesday

    Day/s

    Brendan.McDevitt@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £534.00

    Total Concessionary Fee £372.00

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

    Enniskillen

    Part-Time

    P3953EE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Further Education

    Mode of Study

    12

    Hours per Week

    15

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    24/25

    Academic Year

    28/01/2025

    Start Date

    16:00-22:00

    Time

    Tuesday|Thursday

    Day/s

    donna.meade@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £534.00

    Total Concessionary Fee £372.00

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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