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    • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments (603/3505/1)

    This qualification allows learners to further expand their scope of practice to either build in the use of portable equipment or work with larger groups.

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    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments

    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)

    603/3505/1

    Qualification size

    GLH: 307 / TQT: 483

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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 – 3 September 2018

    Operational end date – 31 July 2026

    Certification end date – 31 July 2028

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    Aged 16+
    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or equivalent

    Assessments

    Multiple choice theory tests
    Assessment workbooks
    Personal Training showcase portfolio
    Learner log
    Worksheets
    Planning/programming documents
    Observation of practical skills and evaluation
    Professional discussion/knowledge questions

    Endorsement

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will meet industry requirements to become a Personal Trainer, as set out within the CIMSPA professional standard. Learners will also complete additional content to expand their scope of practice, enabling them to either build in the use of portable equipment or work with larger groups.

    The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to coach clients 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 Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments (603/3505/1) supports Gym Instructors to upskill to become Personal Trainers with additional scope to build in the use of portable equipment or work with larger groups. Learners will cover:

    Mandatory units

    Applied Anatomy and Physiology
    Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction
    Bespoke exercise programme design
    Customised exercise programme instruction and communication techniques
    Nutrition to support physical activity
    Business acumen for a successful Personal Training Practice
    Planning and Delivering Group Exercise Sessions in the Outdoor Environment
    Exercise Programming for Sports Conditioning

    Pathway 1

    Plan and deliver kettlebell training 
    Plan and deliver suspended movement training

    Pathway 2

    Principles of planning and delivering group exercise 
    Plan and deliver group session (for chosen discipline)

    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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