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Qualification details

Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Qualification summary

Aims:

• To develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training

Objectives:

• To provide candidates with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to successfully gather and analyse client information using the most accepted techniques
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to assess a clients current health and fitness status
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session, within a variety of environments using multiple resources
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to perform a client consultation using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able communicate effectively to build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals
• To provide candidates with the knowledge to be able to prepare for employment or to set up in business on a self-employed basis
• To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to manage, evaluate and improve own performance
• To provide candidates with the knowledge to be able to offer nutritional advice for physical activity based on clients needs

Qualification details

500/3697/X
Active IQ
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/04/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
01/04/2008
Approval end date:
31/12/2010
English
Progression

• This qualification provides progression to NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise for candidates who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in advanced fitness instructing
• Candidates may also progress onto qualifications in related sectors, like Sports Massage, where they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practise sports massage alongside personal training in the health club environment or own business
• Alternatively, candidates may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing onto qualifications mapping to additional branches of the Level 3 Standards, such as Exercise Referral and Gym Manager
• The qualification will provide knowledge and practical skills to enhance provision alongside other academic courses such as: National Diploma in Sports Studies, A-level PE and HND in Sport and Leisure
Health and Fitness Instructor
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
240
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Written Examination
Independant assessment forms a multiple choice theory paper on nutritional unit and exercise and fitness knowledge unit. Set and marked by Active IQ.
Performance Measures
The qualification comprises 6 mandatory units
  • R/501/4830 - Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Appraisal
  • Y/501/4831 - Nutrition and Weight Management Advice
  • K/103/5917 - Plan, Market and Sell Personal Training Services
  • J/500/6059 - Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
  • A/500/6060 - Advanced Cardiovascular Training
  • F/500/6061 - Advanced Resistance Training