DESCRIPTION

This amazing new course is ideal for those continuing their professional development after completing their gym instructor qualification, and are looking to qualify as a personal trainer. Once qualified candidates will be able to personal train clients on a one to one basis and in small groups, carry out fitness testing, give advice on lifestyle and nutrition and deliver periodised programming to their clients. This qualification also includes a new unit which covers professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers, a vital part of starting a career as a personal trainer. The course is taught through blended learning which is a mixture of home study/e-learning and 5 face to face attendance days covering the practical elements of the course.

COURSE CONTENT

• Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
• The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
• Understanding lifestyle, health and wellbeing and common medical conditions
• Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
• Programme design and delivery for personal training
• Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

ASSESSMENT

​The course is assessed through theory papers, assignments, observations and worksheets.  

PRE-REQUISITE - Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE (optional and completed and booked separately):

A choice of one of the following courses:

• Kettlebell Instructor
• Suspended Bodyweight Instructor
• Circuit Training
• Studio Resistance
• Group HIIT
• Boot Camp Instructor
• Olympic Weightlifting
• Boxfit Instructor

And ALL of the following online workshops:

• Obsesity myths
• Fuelling physical 
• Powerclubs
• Medicine ball training
• Pad training

CERTIFICATION​

On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training which is eligible for entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at level 3 or CIMSPA at practitioner level.

As well as the dates below we also offer this course in-house to employers looking to upskill their staff to become personal trainers (minimum 6)

COURSE DATES