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    • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training), and Personal Trainer (610/2794/7)

    By completing this qualification, learners with no prior exercise or fitness qualifications will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate gym-based exercise, group circuit training and personal training sessions. This qualification meets the requirements set out within the Gym Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer CIMSPA professional standards.

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    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training), and Personal Trainer (610/2794/7)

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/2794/7

    Qualification size

    GLH: 460 / TQT: 853

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    Total Qualification Time (TQT)

    This is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification.

    Total Qualification Time is made up of the following two elements:

    The number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for guided learning (see below)
    An estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training – including assessment – which takes place as directed by (but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

    This is:

    Face to face delivery (learning delivered by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate member of the training team)
    eLearning with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real-time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during eLearning)
    Invigilated assessment (external tests sat under controlled or open-book conditions)
    Internal assessment carried out by the learner with a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (the learner and tutor can be either remote or in the same physical place during assessment).

    This is not unsupervised learning such as:

    eLearning that the learner carries out unsupervised and with no real time support from a lecturer, teacher or tutor
    Assessment internally carried out by the learner without a lecturer, teacher or tutor present/available in real time (for example, completing a Learner Assessment Record (LAR) at home)
    Any additional further study, revision and training activities that the learner does unsupervised to support their learning.

    Availability

    Operational start date: 1 January 2024

    Operational end date:

    Certification end date:

    Entry Requirements

    Aged 16+

    Assessments

    Questions and answers
    Worksheets
    Information resources
    Applied case studies
    Exercise induction portfolio
    Client consultation and assessment
    Nutrition case study
    Session planning / progressive exercise programme design
    Observation of practical skills
    Evaluation documents
    Showcase presentation
    Professional discussion

    Endorsement

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Gym Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standards.

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to:

    Maintain health, safety and hygiene in the gym-based environment
    Supervise and support participants in a gym-based environment
    Plan, deliver and evaluate gym-based exercise programmes
    Plan, deliver and evaluate group circuit training sessions
    Consult and assess clients’ needs and support them towards their health and fitness goals
    Plan, deliver and evaluate indoor and outdoor personal training sessions to support individuals (one-to-one) and small groups
    Apply methods of marketing to promote their own personal training business

    Completing this qualification provides learners with access to CIMSPA Practitioner membership, the industry prerequisite to access self-employed and employed gym instructor, group exercise instructor and personal trainer roles.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover underpinning knowledge and skills for exercise and fitness instructors including:

    Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
    Providing a positive customer experience to exercise and fitness participants
    Principles of physical activity, exercise, and training approaches to develop fitness and health
    Health screening, risk stratification and scope of practice
    Health awareness and lifestyle management
    Nutrition for physical activity and exercise
    Business acumen for health and fitness professionals

    Learners will also cover knowledge and skills related to supporting clients in a gym environment, delivering group exercise and personal training sessions, including:

    Consultation, assessment and induction processes
    Maintaining safety and hygiene in the gym-based environment
    Using client information to plan gym-based exercise and circuit training sessions, and progressive exercise programmes
    Principles for planning and designing exercise for a range of clients
    Delivering gym-based exercise and group circuit training sessions
    Delivering personal training sessions in indoor and outdoor environments
    Reviewing sessions and reflecting on practice

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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