Fitness Instructing and Personal Training

Course Information

Introduction

Learners that successfully complete this industry recognised qualification are able to gain access to the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory at Level 3 and work in personal training. We offer a day and evening course option.

Overview

This course combines both theory and practical based work. You will have access to the college’s ECO-POWR gym environment to learn and develop the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to be able to work professionally in the health and fitness sector.

Course units/modules

Level 2

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise - MCQ exam
• Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment - Written Tasks
• Principles of exercise, fitness and health - MCQ exam
• Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity - Written Tasks
• Planning gym-based exercise - Written Tasks
• Instructing gym-based exercise - Observation of Delivery

Level 3

• Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health - MCQ Exam
• Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme - Written Tasks
• Programming personal training with clients - Written Tasks
• Delivering personal training sessions - Observation of Delivery

Available apprenticeships and progression options

L3 Exercise Referral, L3 Massage or into industry.