Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

This qualification underpins the role of a Personal Trainer and is ideal for learners already working in a gym or health and fitness facility.

The diploma allows learners to prove competence through demonstration of their knowledge and skills whilst working with individuals and groups of clients in a work-based personal training setting.

It’s also ideal for those employers wishing to upskill their workforce so they are fully competent in the Health and Fitness workplace.

Learners will cover:

• anatomy and physiology including:
  – the heart and circulatory system
  – the respiratory system
  – structure and function of the skeleton
  – musculoskeletal system
  – postural and core stability
  – the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
• designing, managing and adapting a personal training programme
• motivating and communicating effectively with clients
• programming safe and effective exercise for a range of clients
• the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• applying the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
• planning, marketing and selling services to clients
• health, safety and welfare.