Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Ofqual Accreditation Number 603/2693/1
CIMPSA ENDORSED

Aim

This course combines components of the L2 Gym Based Exercise and L3 Diploma in Personal Training in one Qualification

Learners knowledge of:

Anatomy and physiology, Functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness
Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness
Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing
Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques
Assessment of clients current health and fitness status
Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions within a variety of environments using multiple resources
Clients consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change
Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals
Legal and professional requirements for personal training
How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self employed basis if they wish to
How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance

Progression

Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of skills bu completing the following:

Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions
Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children)
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients
Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sport Performance
Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain

Entry Requirements

Some experience of Gym Based Exercise including free weights is highly recommended.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

There is an element of communication, (discussion, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basics skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Target Learners

Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Fitness Instructor.

Instructors who wish to further their career in the health and fitness sector as a Personal Trainer.Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be surpervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of 11 units

Unit 1 – Principles of Anatomy Physiology amd Fitness
Unit 2 – Professionalism and Customer Care for Fitness Instructors
Unit 3 – Health and Safety in the Fitness Environment
Unit 4 – Conducting Clients consultation to support positive behaviour change
Unit 5 – Planning and Instructing Gym Based Exercise
Unit 6 – Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise, Health and Fitness
Unit 7 – The Principles of Nutrition and their application to Exercise and Health
Unit 8 – Understanding Lifestyle, Health, Wellbeing and Common Medical Conditions
Unit 9 – Encouraging Positive Health and Fitness Behaviours in Clients.
Unit 10 – Programme Design and Delivery for Personal Training
Unit 11 – Professionalism and business Acumen for Personal Trainers

Successful completion of all eleven units is necessary to achieve the full qualification.

Assessment

Coursework/Project, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignments/Case Study, Assessment