Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Introduction

The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is to develop a learners existing knowledge and skills to a professional level in gym instruction, allowing them to become a certified personal trainer.

Learners will cover:

• Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training.
• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
• Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change.
• Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources.
• Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
• How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
• How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.

Entry requirements

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing.

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 maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).

Qualification structure

Learners must complete the six mandatory units.

Assessment

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

Fees breakdown

£88 Registration / Certification fee
£46 Manual fee
£22 eManual fee
£100 eLearning fee

£150 Registration / Certification & eLearning fee (combined)
£188 Registration / Certification, Manual, & eLearning fee (combined)

Career progression

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.