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.
Course Structure:
In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training learners must complete 4 mandatory units.
Entry Requirements:
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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.
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The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
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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.
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.
Progression Routes:
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
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Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Management
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Any other Level 3 qualification in the Health and Fitness Industry
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Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Exercise and Nutrition
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Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management
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Level 4 HNC Diploma in Sport
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Level 4 Certificate In Exercise And Nutritional Interventions For Obesity And Diabetes
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Level 4 Certificate In Exercise For The Management Of Low Back Pain
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Level 5 HND Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness (Personal Training)