Personal Training & Certificate in Sports Massage CYQ Diploma & VTCT Certificate

Course code: FTB074

School of Health, Fitness & Supported Learning

The Programme

This course is ideal for people who wish to become Personal Trainers and who wish to work towards improving clients well being, through the provision of a planned personal exercise programme on a regular one-to-one or small group basis. It is also suitable for mature students who are already working as personal trainers but do not possess a nationally recognised qualification. An approved gym qualification at Level 2 is a pre-requisite for this qualification. The course content covers anatomy and physiology, nutrition, programming and delivering personal training and health and safety. Sports conditioning, business and marketing and outdoor fitness are also included in the Personal Trainer Diploma.

The Programme Content

This course is ideal for people who wish to become Personal Trainers and who want to work towards improving clients well being, through the provision of a planned personal exercise programme on a regular one-to-one or small group basis. It is also suitable for mature students who are already working as personal trainers but do not possess a nationally recognised qualification. Hence experience of working within the fitness industry and additional industry related qualifications are desirable.

The qualification provides background knowledge and skills for advanced programming, instructing and coaching within the fitness industry and is recognised on the Register of Exercise Professionals (Rep's) at Level 3.

The course content covers anatomy and physiology, nutrition, programming and delivering personal training and health and safety.

Entry Requirements

For this course you will need to be at least 17 years old and should have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English (equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered for mature students). The pre-entry requirement is a Level 2 Fitness Instructor. For students who do not have this qualification, there may be an opportunity to study for Gym Instructor whilst on the Personal Trainer course. You must be a regular participant in fitness sessions, especially gym, as the course is aimed at those who have experience in fitness.

Costs

Fees can be obtained on request for those over 19 years old.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

On successful completion of the course you can apply for employment as a Personal Trainer in a leisure centre or health club, start your own business, or undertake further study in areas such as; Ante and Post Natal, GP Referral or Cardiac Rehabilitation.

This course is not suitable for applicants straight from school. The course is a good progression for those who have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness course, A Levels, a BTEC National qualification or mature students looking for a career change or professional development.

Length of Study

One year, three days per week.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.