YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
This qualification is aimed at learners who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a yoga instructor.
Learners will cover:
- Understand anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
- Understand the philosophy and fundamentals of yoga
- How to programme a yoga session
- How to instruct a yoga session
Accreditation:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 40 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health | 6 | 43 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity | 2 | 13 |
| The Philosophy and Fundamentals of Yoga | 9 | 43 |
| Programming a Yoga Session | 8 | 32 |
| Delivering a Yoga Session | 9 | 38 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- eAssessment
- multiple choice examination
- portfolio of evidence
- practical examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 48 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise for Health | 6 | 43 |
| Programming Personal Training With Clients | 7 | 47 |
| Delivering Personal Training Sessions | 9 | 58 |
| Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme | 6 | 40 |
| Principles of Exercise and Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity Programme | 2 | 13 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Planning and Delivering Group Exercise Sessions in the Outdoor Environment | 3 | 22 |
| Exercise Programming for Sports Conditioning | 3 | 24 |
| Business and Marketing for the Fitness Professional | 6 | 49 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise
Assessment:
- eAssessment
- multiple choice examination
- portfolio of evidence
- practical examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and competence required to market, plan and deliver a successful training service. Learners will apply the knowledge and skills they have learned to prepare a financially sound business strategy. This qualification is particularly relevant for learners wishing to work freelance.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete the mandatory unit to achieve 6 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Business and Marketing for the Fitness Professional | 6 | 49 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however this award is designed for personal trainers and fitness instructors working in the industry possibly looking to become self-employed
Assessment:
- business plan project
- case study
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver safe and effective fitness training sessions to groups of participants in outdoor environments.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete the mandatory unit to achieve 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Planning and Delivering Group Exercise Sessions in the Outdoor Environment | 3 | 22 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
Assessment:
- practical examination
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills and knowledge required to design a fitness programme to improve performance within a specific sporting event.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete the mandatory unit to achieve 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Exercise Programming for Sports Conditioning | 3 | 24 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
- YMCA Awards recommend that learners also complete the YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or equivalent prior to taking this qualification
Assessment:
- portfolio of evidence
- case study
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
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.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 48 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health (also in Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training) | 6 | 43 |
| Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health (also in Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing) | 4 | 28 |
| Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation (also in Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Fitness) | 4 | 30 |
| Motivate Clients to Maintain Long Term Adherence to Exercise and Physical Activity | 4 | 15 |
| Reflect On and Develop Own Practice in Providing Exercise and Physical Activity | 4 | 23 |
| Evaluate Exercise and Physical Activity Programmes | 3 | 14 |
| Apply the Principles of Nutrition to Support Client Goals as Part of an Exercise and Physical Activity Programme | 7 | 42 |
| Deliver Exercise and Physical Activity as Part of a Personal Training Programme | 10 | 70 |
| Design, Manage and Adapt a Personal Training Programme with Clients | 6 | 30 |
Optional units (Learners can opt to achieve this as an additional unit if required) | Credits | GLH |
| Plan, Market and Sell Services | 5 | 26 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- There are no pre-requisite qualifications. However, it is recommended that learners hold a level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
Centre guidance
If learners do not already hold a level 2 fitness instructing qualification centres should provide opportunity for learners to acquire the underpinning knowledge and skills required to enable them to achieve the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training. For example, learners may not have previously covered anatomy and physiology for exercise, or planning and instructing gym-based exercise, the knowledge of which would be assumed going into this qualification.
Assessment:
- coursework
- portfolio of evidence
- multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
- practical examination
Fees and resources:
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Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 36 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health | 6 | 43 |
| Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment | 2 | 16 |
| Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health | 4 | 28 |
| Know How to Support Clients Who Take Part in Exercise and Physical Activity | 2 | 13 |
| Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme | 6 | 40 |
| Programming Personal Training with Clients | 7 | 47 |
| Delivering Personal Training | 9 | 58 |
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) or equivalent
Assessment:
- coursework
- multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
- practical examination
- worksheets
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
This qualification has been developed to support the Active Leisure Learning Apprenticeship Framework at Level 3. It is designed to complement a programme of study and achievement of other qualifications which, combined with work experience will prepare learners for a career in the health and fitness industry.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 8 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Understanding Employment Rights and Responsibilities | 2 | 15 |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 3 | 23 |
| Understanding the Employing Organisation | 3 | 23 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- coursework
Fees and resources:
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Qualifications: