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This qualification will provide individuals with enhanced knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups in a range of environments, helping them to develop a successful and sustainable personal training business. This course also includes a business module, helping individuals to set up their own personal training business effectively.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
We accept students aged 16 and over.
The following is needed to enrol:
- A good command of the English language for communication, reading and writing.
- Photo Identification (ie passport)
- Completed application and enrolment forms
Attendance must be maintained above 95% in order to successfully achieve your qualification.
Register your interest, call our Admissions Team on 0113 250 9507 or email info@directskillsgroup.co.uk to register your interest and receive more information on our upcoming intakes.
The learner must complete the 6 mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness
- Unit 2 Principles of nutrition for exercise and health
- Unit 3 Understanding lifestyle, wellbeing and common medical conditions
- Unit 4 Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours
- Unit 5 Programme design and delivery for personal training
- Unit 6 Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
This qualification is assessed by:
- Coursework
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical demonstration/assignment
- Multiple-choice exam
- Advanced Learner Loan Funding Available
- Awarding Body NCFE
This occupational entry qualification aims to develop a learner’s further knowledge and skills in gym instruction, to pursue a career in personal training. The role of a personal trainer is to coach clients (on a one-to-one or small group basis) towards their health and fitness goals. Personal training plays an important role in improving the health of the nation, creating opportunities to get more people, more active, more often.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with employers and covers the knowledge and skills identified in the industry as essential for the personal trainer role, covering the design of exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management. The qualification also provides the learner with a comprehensive understanding of business, finances, sales and marketing to enable personal trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
Full time
6 weeks
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Part Time
18 weeks
9:30am – 4:30pm
Hybrid Delivery
Self-Study theory with support from Tutor
Practical Assessments within one of our Academy Gyms
Students are taught to the highest professional standards by highly qualified and supportive tutors. The course covers the theory, practical, gym-based elements and home study which is required for portfolio work and revision.
