Description
Introduction
The 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 their
skills 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
