Personal Destination – Obtaining Level 3 allows the Gym Instructor to progress from showing club members basic gym exercises to intermediate programmes. Personal Trainer is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework and allows access onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.

Designed for – People qualified to Level 2, wishing to progress to Level 3.

Time to Destination – 4 weeks to complete – 1 day live for theory and practical assessment at the end.

Route to Destination – a Facebook group bonds students with support from the mentor. Videos instruct the key elements of the course with tasks along the way to enhance learning. A FASTER Personal Trainer can be hired independently if the learner wishes to have face to face time.

Contents

* Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Analysis
* Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
* Advanced Resistance Training
* Advanced Cardiovascular Training
* Nutrition and Weight Management Advice
* Plan, Market and Sell Personal Training Services

Assessment and Paperwork

* 105 minute theory paper – 50 multiple choice questions
* 75 minute theory paper – 30 multiple choice questions
* 90 minute practical assessment – gym session with client
* Nutrition Case Study
* Learner Achievement Portfolio