Personal Fitness Trainer Level 3

Course Code: SAC117
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Pursue your career as a Personal Fitness Trainer, from home!

Discover all you need to know to become a successful Personal Trainer, and even become your own boss!

Explore motivational techniques and the psychology of fitness and the client.

You will learn how to write your own training programmes and you can even develop your own business plan.

There is no time limit to complete the course so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple. You will also have a personal tutor who will be there to offer you support every step of the way.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Review of anatomy,kinesiology & exercise physiology
Exercise prescription
Qualities of the personal fitness trainer
The benefits of having a personal trainer
Psychology of fitness & the client
Writing training programmes
Physical fitness
Motivational techniques
Motor fitness
Sport-related fitness
Sales & marketing
Remedial fitness
Contracts with the client
Sports injuries & rehabilitation
Business plans
One-to-one training
Client care
Appraisal, screening, testing & evaluation of health & fitness

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 200 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Personal Fitness Trainer course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this home learning course, so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

A free, quality study bag
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Unlimited tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
Accreditation
A stationery pack including paper, envelopes, and a pen.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Personal Fitness Training.