Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
Course Content
Mandatory units
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
- Motivate clients to maintain long term adherence to exercise and physical activity
- Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity
- Evaluate exercise and physical activity programmes
- Design, manage and adapt a personal training programme with clients
- Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme
- Apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
- Plan, Market and Sell Services
Who is the course for?
For people over the age of 18 who wish to develop their fitness instructing career with Personal Training.
Assessment Method
Portfolio of Units to be assessed against the National Occupational Standards. Evidence to include:
- Observations
- Action plans
- Assignments
- Oral questions
- Written questions
- Professional discussions
- Programme plans
- Witness testimonies
- Reflective accounts
Entry Requirements
Potential Learners must:
- Qualified to a minimum Level 2 in Instructing Exercise and Fitness.
- Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
- Have at least 12 months work experience in the gym environment.
Future Opportunities / career options
On successful completion learners can:
- Learners could set up their own personal training business
- Learners can move on to study in specialist areas of fitness
When the course is run?
Daytime, 1 and a half days (Term 1). Half a day plus work placement (Terms 2 and 3). 36 weeks per year.
How much does it cost?
Learners under the age of 18 are exempt from paying course fees.
For learners aged 18 plus, the cost of the course is £960. However, there are some exemptions. Please visit the Money Matters page for further details.
