Health & Fitness Course Specialists
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A career in personal training is rewarding and flexible. It gives you opportunities to work with many levels of skill and aptitude and you’ll help people reach a wide variety of goals from sports conditioning to weight management.

• 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. 

• Anatomy and physiology for health and exercise
• Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
• Programming personal training with clients
• Delivering personal training sessions
• The full qualification syllabus can be downloaded here Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

Learners can do a blended or online learning option of study.  The course duration is expected to last 2-4 months.

All learners are supported with:

• Manual
• E-learning
• Tutor phone and e-mail support
• Workshop Days

Learners can attend 3 or 8 workshop day structures to achieve this Certificate.  This must be stated at the time of booking. E-learning is a compulsory part of this training programme. 

NB: Students are required to bring a participant to assessment day.

Learners may pay in full via Cheque or Card.

Alternatively a minimum deposit of £150 can be paid and you will be given access to your e-learning resources and a tutor will contact you.

The remaining balance can be paid via:

• A maximum of 10 monthly instalments paying a minimum of £100 per month
• Settled balance 4 weeks prior to the start of the workshop days

To apply please complete the online application form or alternatively a PDF application form which must be printed and submitted via post.

This qualification comprises of 7 mandatory units

The following 3 units have already been achieved at Level 2

• Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
• Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health

The following four units conclude the Certificate in Personal Training:

Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health assessment:

• Multiple-choice theory paper set by the awarding body - 70% pass mark

Unit 2: Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity assessment:

• Multiple-choice theory paper set by the awarding body - 70% pass mark
• Case Study

Unit 3: Programming Personal Training sessions

Unit 4: Delivering Personal Training Sessions assessments:

• Observation by assessor of ability to carry out fitness assessments on client
• Case study and Viva
• Programme delivery under assessor observation
• Overview of 12 Week Programme
• Self Evaluation

Successful achievement of all seven units must be achieved for the full qualification.

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• NASM PES