EXERCISE AND FITNESS: GYM INSTRUCTOR AND PERSONAL TRAINING - LEVEL 2 AND 3 QUALIFICATION (YMCA)

Postgraduate programme

EXERCISE AND FITNESS: GYM INSTRUCTOR AND PERSONAL TRAINING - LEVEL 2 AND 3 QUALIFICATION (YMCA)

Offered by CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE

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Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Are you interested in fitness and wellbeing? Want to be a personal trainer? If so, then this is the course for you!

This is a brand new, industry-leading qualification designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, which will equip you with all the knowledge, skills and qualifications to be a gym instructor or set up your own personal training business. Health and fitness is a thriving area, with countless job opportunities and business ventures.

The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training is a 1-year combined Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training course, which will provide you with the necessary qualifications to work within a gym or be a personal trainer.

The course will run on two days per week, for 37 weeks (September to July) and is for 16 to 18 years olds only.

If you are 19 years or above, please apply for the Tottenham centre course following the link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor - Level 2 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)

If you already hold a certified Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.
Instalaciones

Nuestras instalaciones están equipadas con la mejor y más actualizada tecnología en diseño infográfico, edición multimedia, postproducción y retoque fotográfico, laboratorio de planificación de medios y diseño gráfico. Además, contamos con platós de televisión y radio y un completo equipo de préstamo para cine, televisión y fotografía, vital para que puedas trabajar por tu cuenta con el material más moderno del mercado.

Este año inaguramos el plato virtual, donde el estudiante puede recrear cualquier espacio infografico posible, con innumerables posibilidades técnicas y creativas. Aulas informáticas, Internet, servicio de reprografía, taller de moda, taller de diseño industrial, taller de dibujo al natural, modelado, escultura y pintura, completan las instalaciones que puedes utilizar para realizar tus proyectos. Desde este año la facultad cuenta con una plataforma de distribución de contenidos audiovisuales, donde se emiten y programan todas las piezas que los propios alumnos realizan como formación práctica. En definitiva, todo lo necesario para que desarrolles los conocimientos adquiridos durante el Doble Grado a través de la enseñanza práctica imitando las condiciones de trabajo del mundo profesional, lo que supone un factor decisivo en el aprendizaje de la Comunicación Publicitaria.

  • Objetivos

    Al haber cursado dos grados y, por lo tanto, obtenido dos titulaciones académicas oficiales, multiplicarás tus opciones de inserción en el mercado laboral y experimentarás una mayor versatilidad y flexibilidad profesional, lo que le capacitará para conducirte con excelencia en ámbitos diferentes del mundo de la comunicación publicitaria:
    • Departamentos de comunicación y publicidad de medios de comunicación, radio, televisión, periódicos, revistas, etc.
    • Agencias de publicidad.
    • Estudios de diseño.
    • Editoriales.
    • Medios de comunicación.
    • Internet.
    • Grandes corporaciones con un departamento de diseño propio.
    • Productoras cinematográficas y audiovisuales.
    • También podrás trabajar como freelance o establecer un estudio propio con todas las garantías de éxito.
    This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer.

    This qualification can also lead to further training to specialise and further increase the scope of practice.

    For example:

    - Strength and conditioning
    - Teaching yoga
    - Teaching pilates
    - Exercise referral
    - Kettlebell training
    - Suspended movement training
    - and many more!

    • Modality

    ON-CAMPUS: LONDRES

    Entry requirements

    Either 4x GCSE at grade 3 or above (including English and maths) or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. Other lower qualifications may be considered, dependent on past experience.

    Dates and duration

    1 Year

    Next Date: September

    Career opportunities

    Where this programme can take you


    This qualification is an occupational entry qualification. This means it meets the agreed industry prerequisites to enter the sport and physical activity sector as an employed or self-employed Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer.

    This qualification can also lead to further training to specialise and further increase the scope of practice.

    For example:

    - Strength and conditioning
    - Teaching yoga
    - Teaching pilates
    - Exercise referral
    - Kettlebell training
    - Suspended movement training
    - and many more!

    SYLLABUS

    Units can include:

    - Consultation and Assessment for Personal Training
    - Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Gym-Based Training
    - Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Personal Training
    - Plan, Deliver and Evaluate Outdoor Training
    - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Professionals
    - Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Exercise
    - Business Acumen for Health and Fitness Professionals
    - Principles of Physical Activity, Exercise and Training Approaches to Develop Fitness and Health
    - Providing a Positive Customer Experience to Exercise and Fitness Participants
    - Health Awareness and Lifestyle Management
    - Health Screening, Risk Stratification and Scope of Practice
    - Supporting Clients in a Gym-Based Environment