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 industy.