Specialised Package

• Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is recommended.
• A degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• You should have basic skills in communication.
• You should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

The Specialised Package itself is made up of 4 qualification totalling 21 units and 3 assignments, offering both a practical and theory-based learning opportunity. Our tutors have over 20 years of industry experience, giving all our students the opportunity to learn from their knowledge and experience.

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Unit 1 – Principles of health and wellbeing for exercise, fitness, and health

Unit 2 – Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health

Unit 3 – Know how to support client’s lifestyle management and enhance client motivation for exercise and physical activity

Unit 4 – Principles for professional practice and health and safety in a fitness environment

Unit 5 – Planning professional practice with effective consultations and assessments for gym-based exercise sessions

Unit 6 – Instructing professional practice and effective exercise supervision in gym-based exer-cise sessions

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Unit 1 – Anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health Unit 2 – Applying nutritional principles to personal training Unit 3 – Planning exercise programme design for personal training clients Unit 4 – Delivering exercise programmes for personal training sessions with Assignment: Part 1, 2 and 3 (details are attached) Unit 5 – Business acumen and the use of information technology for a personal trainer

Level 4 Practitioner

Each of these subjects has a portfolio and an assignment to complete.

Lower Back Pain

Obesity

Diabetes

Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Unit 1 – Planning exercise referral programmes with patients

Unit 2 – Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral

Unit 3 – Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors

Unit 4 – Instructing exercise with referred patients

Unit 5 – Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health

Unit 6 – Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme

Level 3 in Developing Pre & Post Natal Exercise Sessions

Unit 1 – Exercise and the pre and post-natal client

Unit 2 – Plan exercise for pre and post-natal clients

Level 3 in Developing Exercise Sessions for Older Adults

Unit 1 – Health Conditions in Older Adults

Unit 2 – Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

The assessment and duration of the Specialised package is wholly dependent on the learning method that you opt for.

The online distance learning method can see you qualify in just 14-16 weeks by choosing our fast-track learning option. The qualifications are assessed in several ways – coursework, multiple choice open book exams, assignments, 20 hours industry experience and practical assessments. and practical assessments. You will receive 2 years to complete your qualification.

By opting for the online part-time option, you can complete the Specialised package in a shorter time frame 12-14 weeks as the level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training practical is delivered over two weekends of live virtual teaching. All students will still complete the online elements of each qualification as explain in the online distance learning method.

At Diverse Trainers, we do everything in our power to ensure that all students have the best possible chance of successfully completing their course, a point that is emphasised by our 99.4% pass rate.