QN | GLH | TQT | Operational start date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) | 603/2921/X | 373 | 578 | 01/03/2018 |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) | 603/3504/X | 405 | 634 | 01/03/2018 |
Content and relationship with other YMCA Awards qualifications
Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) combines content from our two most popular qualifications to enable learners to become a Personal Training with no prior learning.
Our Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) allows learners to further expand their scope of practice to either build in the use of portable equipment or work with larger groups. The table below shows the structure of each of these qualifications compared with other YMCA Awards' products.
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/3504/X) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training (603/7186/9) | ✗ | Pathway 1 only | |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Suspended Movement Training (603/7187/0) | ✗ | Pathway 1 only | |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1) | ✗ | Pathway 2 only | |
Supported by employers
These qualifications are endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
CIMSPA professional standards are employer-led and define the knowledge and skills individuals must understand and demonstrate to undertake a particular role.
Employers want to be confident that their client-facing staff are going to represent their brand and provide an outstanding customer experience.
That's why YMCA Awards Personal Trainer (Practitioners) need to demonstrate they are able to present themselves professionally, communicate effectively and motivate clients before they can be certificated.
Focus on customer experience
Supported by Y-Mark
Our free Y-Mark digital assessment workbooks are very similar to a typical eLearning knowledge check or quiz. They contain a mixture of multiple choice and multiple response questions is an accessible and easy to navigate layout.
They can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection and, as they're self-marking, save tutors an average of 25 minutes per learner. All this adds up to more class time to perfect those practical skills!
Learners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of gym-based exercises as participation in a variety of gym-based practical sessions will be required throughout the qualification. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.
To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X), learners must complete 11 mandatory units.
To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/3504/X), learners must complete 11 mandatory units and a further 2 optional units from either:
- Pathway 1: Kettlebell and Suspended Movement Training
- Pathway 2: Group Circuit Training.
| Unit | Assessment(s) | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness instructors |
| Mandatory |
Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment |
| Mandatory |
Lifestyle management & health awareness |
| Mandatory |
Gym-based programme planning and preparation |
| Mandatory |
| Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction |
| Mandatory |
| Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
| Mandatory |
| Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction |
| Mandatory |
| Bespoke exercise programme design |
| Mandatory |
| Customised exercise programme instruction and communication techniques |
| Mandatory |
| Nutrition to support physical activity |
| Mandatory |
| Business acumen for a successful Personal Training Practice |
| Mandatory |
| Plan and deliver kettlebell training |
| Pathway 1 |
| Plan and deliver suspended movement training |
| Pathway 1 |
| Principles of planning and delivering group exercise |
| Pathway 2 |
| Plan and deliver group [discipline] |
| Pathway 2 |
Completing these qualifications will provide learners with access to CIMSPA Practitioner membership, the industry prerequisite to access self-employed and employed personal trainer roles.
This qualification can also lead to further training to expand the learners' scope of practice, including:
The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you're a learner, you'll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.
Registration and certification fees
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) — £80.00 per learner
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/3504/X) — £80.00 per learner
Teaching and learning resources
Unit | eLearning available? | Manual available? |
|---|---|---|
Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness instructors | Yes | Yes |
Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment | Yes | Yes |
Lifestyle management & health awareness | Yes | Yes |
Gym-based programme planning and preparation | Yes | Yes |
Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction | Yes | Yes |
| Applied Anatomy and Physiology | Yes | Yes |
| Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Bespoke exercise programme design | Yes | Yes |
| Customised exercise programme instruction and communication techniques | Yes | Yes |
| Nutrition to support physical activity | Yes | Yes |
| Business acumen for a successful Personal Training Practice | Yes | Yes |
| Plan and deliver kettlebell training | No | Yes |
| Plan and deliver suspended movement training | No | No |
| Principles of planning and delivering group exercise | No | Yes |
| Plan and deliver group circuit training | No | Yes |
Visit our fees page for more information on resource and resource bundle pricing.