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 pre-screen 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

4 GCSEs - 2 at grade 3 and 2 at grade 2 or and minimum Level 1 diagnostic in Maths and English. A satisfactory pass at NVQ 1 or Introductory Diploma.

How much does it cost?

Free to learners aged 16-18.

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 pre-screen 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 and well-being
• Conducting client consultations and gym inductions
• Planning and reviewing gym-based exercise programmes
• Instructing and supervising gym-based exercise programmes

Optional modules

• Planning a circuit training session
• Instructing a circuit training session

How will I be assessed?

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

Will I have to provide anything?

£70 iPad deposit