NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise - Gym or Group Exercise

Qualification accreditation number 100/4822/4

This qualification is relevant for candidates who wish to run advanced sessions in gym or group exercise. It is delivered and assessed in the workplace.

Candidates will learn:

Exercise and Fitness Knowledge covering:

-bones and joints

-muscles and muscle actions

-cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous/endocrine systems

-components of fitness

-principles of training

-models of behaviour change

Basic principles of Gym-Based or Group Exercise

How to plan, teach and evaluate a session

How to progress a programme of exercises

How to motivate and support clients

Prerequisites 

There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.

Assessment

Candidates are required to build a portfolio of evidence to meet the performance criteria listed in all the mandatory units.

This may be assessed via:

 1.Theory papers

2.Worksheets

3.Case studies

4.Session plans

5.Practical teaching

6.Personal evaluations and action plans

7.Progressive exercise programmes

8.Witness testimonials

9.Peer reports

10.Oral questioning

11.Professional discussion

Mandatory units  

Collect and Analyse Information to Plan a Progressive Physical Activity Programme T/102/9067

Plan, Review and Adapt a Progressive Physical Activity Programme A/102/9068

Plan and Instruct Specific Physical Activities F/102/9069

Provide Motivation and Support to Clients During a Progressive Physical Activity Programme T/102/9070

Manage, Evaluate and Improve Own Performance in Providing Physical Activity F/102/9072

Optional units  

Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Older Clients Y/103/2916

Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Disabled Clients J/102/9073

Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to the Needs of Pre- and Post-Natal Clients L/102/9074

Integrate Core Stability and Flexibility exercises into a Physical Activity Programme R/102/9075

Design and Implement a Physical Activity Programme for Children and Young People Y/102/9076

Adapt a Physical Activity Programme to a Specific Sport D/102/9077

Plan and Deliver Personal Training H/102/9078

Design, Agree and Adapt a Physical Activity Programme with Referred Patients/Clients D/103/2917

Plan, Market and Sell Services K/102/9079