Specialised Package Overview

QUALIFICATION

The Specialised package will give you the skills and knowledge required to stand out in the industry. After completing the qualifications, you will be able to deliver one-to-one and group Personal Training sessions. You will be able to cater for clients with Diabetes Lower back Pain, Obesity. You will be able to work with a wide range of different clients with specific needs and difficulties, plan and deliver exercise referral sessions and understand different medical conditions for exercise referral.

You will have an in-depth knowledge in the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and to enable you to design exercise programmes for your pre & post-natal clients which will enhance your earning potential opportunities and make you more employable. Personal Trainers can expect to earn anything up to £50,000 per year dependant on experience, qualifications, and location.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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.

PACKAGE CONTENT

The Specialised Package itself is made up of 4 qualifications totaling 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 exercise 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

COURSE DURATION & ASSESSMENT

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

Online distance learning

Has been designed for students who want the flexibility to study in their own time, you can qualify in as little as 14-16 weeks. The qualifications are assessed in several ways

Level 2 Gym Instructor & Level 3 Personal Trainer

– Multiple Choice Exam

– Coursework portfolio

– Practical video assessment

– 20 hours of industry experience

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