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  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)

    This qualification combines content from our two most popular qualifications to enable learners to become a Personal Training with no prior learning. Completing this qualification will provide learners with access to CIMSPA Practitioner membership, the industry prerequisite to access self-employed and employed personal trainer roles.

    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner)

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

    Qualification Number (QN)

    603/2921/X

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 March 2018

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    • Aged 16+

    Assessments

    • Multiple choice theory tests
    • Assessment workbooks
    • Programming for client documents
    • On-course practical delivery of specific gym-based exercise
    • Observation of consultation and summative gym-based delivery
    • Programming from case studies
    • Worksheets
    • Personal Training showcase portfolio
    • Learner log

    Endorsement

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Personal Trainer, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard with additional scope to work with outdoors with groups.

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to coach clients – one to one and in small groups – towards their health and fitness goals. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management.

    Completing this qualification will provide learners with access to CIMSPA Practitioner membership, the industry prerequisite to access self-employed and employed personal trainer roles.

    Qualification details

    Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) combines content from our two most popular qualifications to enable learners to become a Personal Training with no prior learning.

    Learners will cover:

    • Anatomy and physiology required when exercise programming and design for a range of clients.
    • Importance of professionalism, customer service, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Knowledge and understanding of commonly occurring medically controlled diseases and health conditions.
    • Health and safety requirements for the exercise environment.
    • How to gather and analyse client information and establish their current health and fitness status.
    • Planning and instructing gym-based exercise.
    • How to design and deliver a health and fitness programme suitable to an individual’s specific goals and level of fitness.
    • How to plan and conduct physical activity sessions within a variety of environments.
    • How to provide nutritional advice for physical activity based on a client’s needs. How to prepare for employment, as a personal trainer, on either an employed or self- employed basis.

    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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