Printer-friendly versionTabsOverviewThis qualification is aimed at learners wishing to become a personal trainer specialising in using portable equipment, but do not already hold the pre-requisite of a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification or equivalent. This qualification is mapped directly to: The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Personal Trainer. Level of entry onto REPS: Level 3 Overview of knowledge, skills and understanding Learners will cover: Anatomy and Physiology required when exercise programming and design for a range of clients Importance of professionalism, customer service, effective communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge and understanding of commonly occurring medically controlled diseases and health conditions Health and safety requirements for the exercise environment How to gather and analyse client information and establish their current health and fitness status Planning and instructing gym-based exercise How to design and deliver a health and fitness programme suitable to an individual’s specific goals and level of fitness How to plan and conduct physical activity sessions within a variety of environments How to provide nutritional advice for physical activity based on a client’s needs How to prepare for employment, as a personal trainer, on either an employed or self-employed basis Plan, prepare and instruct kettlebell exercise sessions, making the activities imaginative, progressive and effective Lead suspended movement training exercise sessions, making the activities imaginative, progressive and effective Total credit value: 65 Guided learning hours: 409 Total Qualification Time: 648 Qualification number: 603/3504/X YMCA Awards qualification code: QD3GPTPE01 Operational start date: 03/09/2018 Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications Download the qualification purpose statement Download the qualification specification Entry requirementsLearners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of gym-based exercises through personal practice, learners will be required to participate in various physical activity sessions. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2, these skills will be further developed during the course. Staff approval requirements AssessmentThe YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing, Personal Training (Practitioner) and portable equipment is assessed through internal and external assessment: Learner Assessment Record Assessment Workbook Multiple Choice Theory paper (external) Practical examination Portfolio of evidence Fees and resourcesOur fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay. Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices. Print resources Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres: Syllabus Learner Assessment Record Progression routesFuture employment possibilities This qualification can lead to employment as either a gym instructor and/or a personal trainer Learners may choose further same-level qualifications, for example: Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings Level 3 Diploma in Sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga Level 3 special populations-related qualifications. Apprenticeship in Personal Training Learners may also choose to progress to higher lever qualifications, for example: Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome Level 4 Sports and Conditioning qualifications
