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Active IQ Gym Instructor and Personal Training package
Personal Training
- anatomy and physiology including:
- the heart and circulatory system
- the musculoskeletal system
- postural and core stability
- the nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health
- how to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- how to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
- how to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
- how to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
- how to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages
- how to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages.
Delivery
Mentor Led Gym Instructor and Personal Training package is delivered over 12 weeks , with weekly session will last around 2 hours, and will be delivered from the mentor’s facility.
Accreditation
On successful completion of these qualifications you will receive a Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training which will allow you to apply for entry onto CIMSPA at Level 3. This qualification will enable you to work as a Personal Trainer.
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Two Multiple choice theory Papers:
1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise, Health and Fitness (Pass mark 28/40)
2. The principles of Nutrition and their application to Exercise and Health. (Pass mark 28/40)
Practical Assessment: There are a few modular practical observations for the following areas: Consultation, Personal Training session and Training Techniques.
From a planned programme that is devised by yourself on the course, you will deliver a Personal Training session to an experienced client using a range of Advanced training methods. Afterwards you will evaluate the session.
There are also worksheets and assignments to complete as well as a case study.
Entry Requirements
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise (or equivalent).
Progression routes
Active IQ Level 3 Applied Nutrition & Supplementation,
Active IQ Level 3 Exercise Referral
Active IQ Level 4 Specialist Courses