Gym Instructor and Personal Training Active IQ Level 3

  • Level 3
  • 16-18
  • 1 Year, Full Time
  • Stanmore College Main Site

The Gym Instructor and Personal Training Active IQ Level 3 course is a one year course that prepares you to become a fitness professionals who can progress to becoming a personal trainer.

This in-depth course covers units ranging from anatomy and physiology to delivering exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme. The course expands on applying the principles of nutrition as part of an exercise and physical activity programme to support client goals.

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a variety of settings. It is aimed at individuals looking to start out in the fitness industry and work in a gym environment.  

Course Content:

  • Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness. 
  • Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness. 
  • Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing. 
  • Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques. 
  • Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status. 
  • Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multiple resources.
  • Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change. 
  • Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals. 
  • Legal and professional requirements for personal training. 
  • How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to. 
  • How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance. 

The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer professional standards. Upon completion you can progress to a university degree in sports coaching, health, or science. Alternatively, you can explore employment opportunities through our extensive network of established industry connections.

 

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