• YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (501/0158/4)

    This qualification is aimed at learners already working within the health and fitness industry. It allows learners to prove competence through demonstration of their knowledge and skills when working with individuals and groups of clients in a personal training setting.

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    YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    501/0158/4

    Availability (England)

    Operational start date – 1 July 2010

    Operational end date – 31 July 2025

    Certification end date – 31 July 2025

    Availability (Northern Ireland and Wales)

    Operational start date – 1 July 2010

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Entry Requirements

    There are no pre-requisite qualifications. However, it is recommended that learners hold a level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent

    Assessments

    Portfolio of evidence
    Performance at work (observations)
    Role play/simulation
    Products of work
    Witness testimony
    Reflective account
    Tasks and projects

    Overview

    This qualification underpins the role of a personal trainer and is aimed at learners already working within the health and fitness industry.

    It allows learners to prove competence through demonstration of their knowledge and skills when working with individuals and groups of clients in a work-based personal training setting.

    The qualification may also appeal to employers who wish to upskill their work force so they are fully competent in the workplace.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Anatomy and physiology
    Designing, managing and adapting a personal training programme
    Motivating and communicating effectively with clients
    Programming safe and effective exercise for a range of client
    The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
    Applying the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
    Planning, marketing and selling services to clients
    Health, safety and welfare

    This qualification is made up of 9 mandatory units and 1 additional unit. Learners are expected to achieve all 48 credits from all 9 mandatory units in order to gain certification.

    Assessments include:

    Portfolio of evidence
    Performance at work (observations)
    Role play/simulation
    Products of work
    Witness testimony
    Reflective account
    Tasks and projects

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    This qualification can lead to employment or self-employment as a personal trainer or promotion to the role of a personal trainer for a fitness instructor already in employment.

    This qualification provides progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels, for example:

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1)
    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7)
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children Aged 0-5 in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7218/7)
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Engaging Children and Young People in Sport and Physical Activity (603/7216/3)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Older adults (600/5879/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairment (610/1559/3)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Perinatal (610/0829/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Apprenticeship in Personal Training
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (603/1902/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (603/1903/3)
    YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional (600/1146/4)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1)
    YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage (610/0701/8)

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

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