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Qualification details

CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)
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Qualification summary

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.

Qualification details

500/8259/0
CYQ - Central YMCA Qualifications
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/04/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/04/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/03/2013
Certification end date:
31/03/2016
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification is recognised as an approved qualification for entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 3 Fitness Instructor.

Progression may include employment within the fitness industry as a personal trainer. Other opportunities may also include progression to other Level 3 CYQ qualifications.
Health and Fitness Instructor
C. Prepare for employment
C1. Prepare for employment in a broad occupational area
  • 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
    • 08.1  Sport, Leisure and Recreation
36
28
245
245
Pass
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Examination
Candidates are expected to have a CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (or equivalent) before this qualification can be awarded.
None.
Assessments meet the requirements set by SkillsActive.
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All units are mandatory - a total of 36 credits.
  • M  -  Mandatory
    All units to be completed.
    Credit Value required: Minimum 36, Maximum 36.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 7, Maximum 7.
    • M/600/9015 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
    • T/600/9016 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
    • A/600/9017 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
    • A/600/9051 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
    • F/600/9052 - Programming personal training with clients
    • J/600/9053 - Delivering personal training sessions
    • L/600/9054 - Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme