Personal Training
NVQ Level: 3-
If you are looking for a qualification which enables you to work at Personal Training level whilst gaining valuable work experience this programme is a must. You will learn how to prepare, deliver and evaluate exercise programmes for a wide variety of clients based on their own unique requirements, as well as offer nutrition and weight management advice to complement their regime. You will learn more detail around different training techniques and anatomy to a level 3 standard along with the skill and techniques to give your client support and motivation when it is needed.
In order to study for the NVQ level 3 in Personal Training you will need to successfully complete the level 2 in Instructing and Exercise and Fitness NVQ and ideally have some experience in the gym. This programme is a nationally recognised vocational standard in fitness instructing recognised by employers nationwide and gives you the skills and qualifications you need for your future career progression as a Personal Trainer. Upon successful completion you will also be able to achieve REPs level 3 and you will gain a better understanding of how to manage, evaluate and improve your own performance in delivering physical activity.
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Candidates will need to achieve all seven NVQ mandatory units:
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation C22
Motivate clients to maintain long term adherence to exercise and physical activity C317
Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity A335
Evaluate exercise and physical activity programmes D459
Design, manage and adapt a personal training programme with clients D460
Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme D461
Apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme D462
Funded candidates will also complete the following:
Key Skill Application of Number Level 2
Key Skill Communication Level 2
Certificate in Personal Training Level 3
Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning Level 3
Two valid matrix certificates (e.g. a first aid or NPLQ certificate) or Wider Key Skills Level 3
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Programme length currently 6-7 months approx
Candidates must have achieved the Certificate in Fitness Instructing before moving onto this qualification
It may be necessary for candidates to do some off site training for this qualification
Qualifications and programmes can be subject to change at any time
