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Personal Trainer

Introduction
Entry requirements
Course Content
Course Fee

ActiveIQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

A vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework and allows access to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3. This qualification aims to to develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training

Duration
Online learning. A PC with internet access is required. Attendance on a two day workshop and assessment in Manchester is required. An additional 2 day workshop is also available, which is option

Level 2 Fitness/Gym Instructor qualification.

You will be booked onto both the Level 2 Fitness Gym qualification and then progress to the Level 3 PT course if you do not already hold the level 2 qualification (please see fees section).

Course Content

Unit 1 - Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Analysis
Unit 2 - Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Unit 3 - Advanced Resistance Training
Unit 4 - Advanced Cardiovascular Training
Unit 5 - Nutrition and Weight Management Advice
Unit 6 - Plan, Market and Sell Personal Training Services

Assessment Criteria

Formatively assessed direct observation of candidate carrying out a range of tests
Case study worksheet
Portfolio of evidence covering an eight or twelve week progressive programme of exercise for a client
Practical observed assessment
Nutrition case study consisting of short answer questions
Worksheet.
A 105 minute theory paper consisting of fifty multiple choice questions.
A 75 minute theory paper consisting of thirty multiple choice questions.

Workshop/Assessment Dates:

To be arranged with candidates.

Course fee is £1495.00.

If you do not hold Level 2 Fitness/Gym qualifications, the cost is £1795.00, to include the level 2 qualification.

A 5% full payment discount is available on this course, which will be deducted at the Checkout. (This course can be paid for with a £500 deposit and 3 consecutive monthly instalments. An additional £5 per month admin charges will be added.