Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

 Total credit value: 36                                                           Guided learning hours: 245

 Ofqual accreditation number: 500/8259/0                                 SQA accreditation number: R083 04

 AAT Points: 157.5

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.

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

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise

Coursework

Multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment

Practical examination

Worksheets