Ever wanted to look beach body ready like a Love Island contestant? How do you think your personal trainer got those rip-roaring toned biceps? The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a Personal Trainer in a variety of settings.
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The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge, and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer.
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This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.
Whilst enrolled upon the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course you will study a range of modules, including:
✅ Beginning a career in the fitness industry
✅ Encouraging clients to incorporate activity into their lifestyle and understanding of health benefits
✅ The effects of exercise on the body
✅ Group personal training
✅ Gym exercising – Planning and Instructing
✅ Outdoor fitness
✅ Children – Fitness and Diet
✅ Yoga Instructing
✅ Pilates Instructor
✅ Understanding emergency procedures in a fitness environment
✅ Understanding and Controlling risks in a fitness environment
✅ Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
✅ Setting up your own Fitness or Personal Training business
✅ Customer care and Dealing with enquiries
✅ Finance
✅ Insurance and Tax
✅ Marketing yourself as a personal trainer
✅ Health and Safety
During the conclusion of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course, you will be evaluated by a number of written and Practical scenarios, including:
✅ 105-minute multiple choice examination (Anatomy & Physiology)
✅ 90-minute multiple choice examination (Principles of Exercise & Fitness)
✅ Practical assessment
✅ Client case study
You must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent with the following components:
✅ Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
✅ Health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment
✅ Principles of exercise, fitness, and health
✅ It is advisable that you have a current First Aid Certificate. Candidates must also have good health since the course involves a practical component. A sporting background is advantageous as well.
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Personal trainers talk to clients to find out about their fitness level and health history while giving clients advice on health, nutrition and lifestyle changes and helping clients with their workouts.
To become a personal trainer, you would normally be an experienced fitness instructor with a recognised qualification.
You should have a real passion for fitness as well as enjoy helping other people with their health, fitness and diet. It is helpful to have communication skills that enables you to build rapport with clients
The qualification aims to provide learners with the understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Personal Trainer in a variety of settings.
With a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification you will learn a variety of skills, including: safety in a fitness environment, customer service, anatomy and physiology, personal training programmes and sessions, and nutrition.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
The average salary for a UK personal trainer is currently £19,468 per year.
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