IntroductionThe Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing is at level 2 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Entry Requirements:• Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.• 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) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2. Target Learners:• Learners aged 16+.• Learners wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as gym-based fitness instructors. Please note: 16–18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification. Qualification Outline This qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment. During the qualification learners will cover:• Anatomy, physiology and nutrition and how they relate to exercise and fitness.• Health and safety in the fitness environment.• The skills to conduct client and group inductions in a gym-based environment and support exercise adherence and a healthy lifestyle.• The skills to plan, instruct and supervise safe and effective exercise and physical activity sessions.• Professionalism for fitness instructing.• Personal and professional development.• Delivering exceptional customer service.

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IntroductionActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training is at level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Entry Requirements:• Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.• 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) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2. Target Learners:• Learners aged 16+.• Learners wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers. Please note: 16–18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification. Qualification Outline This qualification aims to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes developing their skills knowledge to pursue a career in personal training. During the qualification learners will cover:• Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness.• Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.• Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques.• Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status.• Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multipleresources.• Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviourchange.• Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other healthcare professionals.• 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. Exams Level 2☑ Group Induction & Client Consultation Assessments☑ Final Practical Assessment☑ Multiple Choice Online Exam☑ Completion of Level 2 LAP Level 3☑ Training Techniques & Client Consultation Assessments☑ Two Multiple Choice Online Exams☑ Completion of Level 3 LAP & Case Study☑ Final Practical Assessment Delivery:Theory is delivered online via pre-recorded videos, while practical sessions are conducted face-to-face in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, allowing direct interaction and feedback. Duration:Typically completed in 4–6 months, though learners may finish sooner based on their LAP and assessment progress.

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IntroductionThe Active IQ Certificate in Personal Training is at level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3. Entry Requirements• 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 application of number involved, and learners should have basic skills in communication and application of number pitched at levels 3 and 2 respectively. Target Learners:• Gym instructors wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers• Individuals, who already hold a gym instructor qualification, wishing to become self-employed running their own personal training business Aim:• To develop learners with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to develop theirskills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training Objectives:• To provide learners with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to successfully gather and analyse client information using the most accepted techniques• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to assess a client’s current health and fitness status• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session, within a variety of environments using multiple resources• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to perform a client consultation using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change. • To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to communicate effectively to build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals• To provide learners with the knowledge to be able to prepare for employment or to set up in business on a self-employed basis• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to manage, evaluate and improve own performance• To provide learners with the knowledge to be able to offer nutritional advice for physical activity based on clients’ needs

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