Do you want to be a personal trainer? Do you want to take your gym instructor qualification to the next level? If so, then this is the course for you!
This brand-new, industry-leading qualification, designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, will equip you with all the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to become a personal trainer and potentially start your own business. Health and fitness are thriving areas with countless job opportunities and business ventures.
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training is a 1-year Level 3 Personal Training course, which will provide you with the necessary qualifications to work as a personal trainer.
The course will run on one day per week, for 37 weeks (September to July) and is for adults (19 years old or above) only.
Please note: You MUST have a Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification to apply for this course.
If you do not hold a Level 2 Gym Instuctor Qualification then please apply via the following links.
If you are 16 to 18 years old, please apply using the following link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training - Level 2 and 3 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)
If you are 19 years old or above, please apply using the following link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor - Level 2 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA) Ingenieros que combinan su conocimiento en management con el de ingeniera para liderar proyectos y equipos de especialistas.
- Un programa internacional, innovador y emprendedor, que incorporar, de forma transversal, conocimientos de sostenibilidad, responsabilidad social y tica, y con un elevado porcentaje de asignaturas en ingls. Una formacin innovadora y un moderno modelo de educacin para preparar profesionales que quieran integrar las ventajas de las nuevas tecnologas en una gestin innovadora en un contexto global. 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 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
You are required to have a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification to enrol on this course.
You must also have a GCSE grade C or grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent. You will be required to provide a client (friend or family member) for your practical assessments.
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 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:
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals - Nutrition for physical activity and exercise - Consultation and assessment for personal training - Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training - Plan, deliver and evaluate outdoor training - Business acumen for health and fitness professionals
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