Course Overview:

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training is aimed at learners who are looking to become a personal trainer and who have achieved a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction.

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training aims to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

This qualification is recognised as an approved qualification for entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.

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Course Structure:

In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training learners must complete 4 mandatory units.

Entry Requirements:

• Prior to enrolling on the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, learners must have the necessary underpinning knowledge at level 2. Therefore, learners must have already achieved a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing in Gym, or equivalent.

• The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

• There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and application of number involved, and learners should have basic skills in communication and application of number at levels 3 and 2 respectively.

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Employment Opportunities:

On achievement of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, learners could look to move into becoming a personal trainer, advanced Instructor or a club/centre supervisor.

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Progression Routes:

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Management

• Any other Level 3 qualification in the Health and Fitness Industry

• Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Exercise and Nutrition

• Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management

• Level 4 HNC Diploma in Sport (RQF)

• Level 4 Certificate In Exercise And Nutritional Interventions For Obesity And Diabetes

• Level 4 Certificate In Exercise For The Management Of Low Back Pain

• Level 5 HND Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (RQF)

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness (Personal Training)