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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.
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
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
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P3953OE10A
Monday|Tuesday
Brendan.McDevitt@swc.ac.uk
P3953EE10A
28/01/2025
Tuesday|Thursday
donna.meade@swc.ac.uk
Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (blended delivery)
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (RQF)