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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: 25 September 2024
  • Duration: 22 weeks 2 evenings p/w Wednesdays & Thursdays (TBC)
  • Time: 5.30-8.30pm

About the course

The qualification is based on the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for instructing gym based exercise. Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to prescreen clients and check their readiness to exercise, health and safety and induct individuals and small groups to gym equipment. They will also plan and instruct gym-based exercise programmes. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, team working skills and research skills will also be developed.

Entry requirements

An interest in joining the fitness industry as an exercise/fitness instructor.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £360

This course is free if you meet any one of the following criteria:

Unemployed an in receipt of benefits

Earns less than £25,000

First full level 2 qualification (Aged 19-23 only)

Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available.

Awarding Body

NCFE

Why study?

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to prescreen clients and check their readiness to exercise, health and safety and induct individuals and small groups to gym equipment. They will also plan and instruct gym-based exercise programmes. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, team working skills and research skills will also be developed.

Where will this course take me?

Level 3 Personal Trainers course

  • Personal trainer
  • Armed forces PTI
  • Exercise referral specialist
  • Exercise to music teacher
  • Mat-based Pilates instruction

Core modules

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise
  • Maximising the customer experience in a gym environment
  • Supporting client health and well-being
  • Conducting client consultations and gym inductions
  • Planning and reviewing gym-based exercise programmes
  • Instructing and supervising gym-based exercise programmes

How will I be assessed?

  • Internally Assessed Gym-Based Practical observations 
  • Internally Assessed Portfolio of evidence

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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