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Qualification details

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) (QCF)

Qualification summary

This qualification provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to enable them to design and instruct progressive programmes of exercise for a wide range of client needs in the context of both cardiovascular and resistance training exercise.

Qualification details

500/3508/3
Active IQ
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/01/2008
Accreditation end date:
30/09/2009
Certification end date:
30/09/2012
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
28/01/2008
Approval end date:
30/09/2009
English
This qualification provides candidates with entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals at level 3 enabling them to work in a gym or health club environment. Candidates can progress to Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or NVQ Level 3 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (in the context of gym based exercise) or progress to qualifications which will enable them to work with more specialist populations such as older adults, pre/post natal and gp referred clients
Health and Fitness Instructor
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
30
30
150
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
N/A
N/A at this time
Yes, all three units are assessed in line with the SkillsActive Assessment strategy for Advanced Fitness Instructing in the context of gym-based exercise.
Performance Measures
All three units are mandatory
  • M  -  Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 30.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 3.