Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Is Distance Learning Right For You?

If you are able to manage your own time and workload then it is likely you will reap the many benefits of distance learning, these include: reduced course costs, a flexible workload that fits around your current commitments, individually paced learning, accelerated certification and accreditation. Distance learning isn’t for everyone and if you struggle to manage your time and workload it is likely that you will find the distance learning route challenging. Only you can decide if this is the right route for you. You can however be rest assured that Fit4Training will provide you with a superior level of support throughout your study period.

Course Information

Introduction
This qualification gives you the knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups of client in a personal training setting. Successful achievement of the qualification will allow you to gain employment within an organisational setting or alternatively in a self-employed environment. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and is worth 20 REPs points.

Entry Requirements
A suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing. The role of a Personal Trainer requires a degree of physical fitness. Click here if you do not have a Level 2 Gym Qualification.

Qualification Structure
Mandatory Units
Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Unit 2 - Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
Unit 3 - Programming personal training with clients
Unit 4 - Delivering personal training sessions

Unit Content
Unit 1
Skeletal system
Functional kinesiology
Muscular system
Nervous and endocrine systems
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Energy systems
Postural and core stability
Flexibility and stretching

Unit 2
Intro the nutrition
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Digestion
Food labeling
Exercise nutrition
Weight management
Consult, communicate and goal set

Unit 3
Intro to personal training
Appraisal and lifestyle analysis and goal setting
Designing aerobic training programmes
Designing endurance an hypertrophy based resistance programmes
Designing strength and power resistance programmes
Personal training outside the gym
Periodisation
Safely training special populations
 
Unit 4
Instructing and adapting exercise
Resistance training exercise – sagittal plane, frontal plane, transverse plane
Power training exercises
Exercise for motor control
Core training exercises
Assisted stretching

Assessment
Worksheets
Multiple Choice Exam Papers
Personal Training and Nutrition Programme
Practical Assessment (via DVD submission on home study course course)

Find out how to take theory exams and practical assessments on our FAQ page.

Progression
Level 3 Exercise Referral
Level 3 Pre/Post Natal
Level 4 Low Back Pain