With PT+ you'll receive the level 3 diploma in fitness and personal training. The industry standard qualification to become an online coach. As well as the qualification, you'll receive a month of online coaching from an industry expert. This will give you a platform to learn from and give you an insight into how online coaching works. Following your month of coaching, you'll then work with your coach for a further two months to develop your own online coaching business, covering everything from marketing, planning and checking in with clients.
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Qualification Overview
Regulated by OFQUAL and approved by CIMSPA and REPs, The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to enable them to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction and personal training sessions.
The Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training is worth over 30 CIMPSA CPD points.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, learners must achieve the below mandatory units:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
- Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
- Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity
- Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- Programming Personal Training with Clients
- Delivering Personal Training
These units will be assessed through a range of methods, including a portfolio (workbook), online multiple choice exam and practical assessment
Entry Requirements
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication at level 2
Employment Opportunities
On achievement of the Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and 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:
- 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)