Personal Trainer Certificate
Aim:
To develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to pursue a career in personal training
Objectives:
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to successfully gather and analyse client information using the most accepted techniques
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to assess a client’s current health and fitness status
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session using advanced training techniques
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to communicate effectively, to build successful relationships with their clients and other healthcare professionals
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to manage, evaluate and improve own performance
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to offer nutritional advice for physical activity based on clients’ needs
- To provide candidates with the knowledge to set up and run a personal training service
Progression:
Candidates may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing onto qualifications mapping to additional branches of the Level 3 Standards, such as Exercise Referral and Gym Manager.
