YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)
This qualification is suitable for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who wish to progress to a career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner)
Qualifications Type
Occupational Entry
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)
603/2438/7
Availability
Operational start date – 1 March 2018
Operational end date –
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Entry Requirements
- Aged 16+
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or equivalent
Assessments
- Multiple choice theory tests
- Assessment workbooks
- Programming for client documents
- 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 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
Learners will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology knowledge as applicable to personal training.
- Nutrition and its application to support a client’s health and physical activity programme.
- Health and wellbeing and factors that affect this.
- Effective communication during client consultations to promote and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and long-term change.
- Designing and planning effective Personal Training sessions for a range of clients in different environments.
- Executing effective physical activity sessions for a range of clients in different environments.
- Professional practice and legal requirements for Personal Training.
- Business acumen for working in both an employed role and for self-employment.
- Self-evaluation and professional development.
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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