Gym Instructing and Personal Training Level 3
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Career Level Manager
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Experience Fresh
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Qualifications Certificate
Course Description
The Gym Instructing and Personal Training Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a variety of settings.
The information covered in this course will allow the learner to apply the principles of working in a gym environment including marketing and business planning. Understand anatomy and physiology and nutrition to support physical activity programmes. It will also show the learner how to consult on, plan and prepare Gym based exercise programmes and create and deliver personal training sessions.
Career Progression & Entry Requirements
Learners should be over 16.
Gym Instructing and Personal Training Level 3 can lead to employment or self-employment as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a range of settings (Gyms, Sports clubs, hotels, Spas, client’s homes) as well as other potential roles such as Lifeguard, Membership Sales Consultant, Leisure Industry Sales Assistant, Sports Coach, Nutritionist, Gym Manager/Owner.
Course Content
This comprehensive course aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a variety of settings. It is mapped to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer professional standards.
It covers training in:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
- Maximising the Customer Experience in a Gym Environment
- Supporting Client Health and Well Being
- Conducting Client Consultations and Gym Inductions
- Planning and Reviewing Gym-based Exercise Programmes
- Instructing and Supervising Gym-based Exercise Programmes
- Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, health and fitness
- Client motivation and lifestyle management
- Programming personal training sessions
- Delivering personal training sessions
- Nutrition to support a physical activity programme
- Business acumen for personal trainers
Course Details
Programme Duration: *680hrs
Professional Registration: Learners successfully completing the Gym Instructing and Personal Training Level 3 qualification will be able to gain entry to the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory as a practitioner.
Funding: All of our Active Futures courses can be funded commercially or through government funding. Please enquire to find out more.