Course Introduction
The market for Personal Trainers today is highly competitive and having a recognised qualification is a must.
Many businesses and clients won't consider employing or training with you unless you hold the right qualification. A good course will teach you how to maintain focus and confidently create advanced fitness schedules and coaching sessions. This helps you provide safe and effective exercise to a range of clients with different levels of ability.
You’ll learn up-to-date practices in exercise instruction and be educated on holistic approaches to fitness which are designed to improve your client's well-being and lifestyle.
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Course Format
The Personal Trainer course has been developed by a group of the UK's leading experts in this field. The module will help you learn both the theory and practice of advanced programming and coaching through a variety of online and practical workshops.
The course consists of the following parts:
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Advanced Anatomy and Physiology course consisting of 5-10 hours of online learning (completed prior to attending your Workshop)
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Personal Training e-learning course consisting of 11-22 hours of online learning (completed prior to attending your Workshop)
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2-day Personal Trainer practical workshop
Course Content
The course covers the following:
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology e-learning course
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Skeletal system and posture, circulation and endocrine system and muscular and neurological system
Personal Training online course
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The role of the personal trainer, client screening and stress management
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Fitness testing, motivation and goal setting
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The body’s responses and adaptations to exercise and exercise prescription
Personal Trainer workshop
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Fitness testing, kinesiology and improved teaching techniques
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Partner assisted flexibility
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Assisted resistance training - passive and bodyweight training
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Applying progression and overload to the cardiorespiratory and resistance phase
Entry Requirements
A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification is required to take part in this course as a Personal Trainer.
Assessment
The module is assessed by way of a practical workshop and written examination. The practical workshop contains a multiple choice paper based on Advanced Anatomy and Physiology. Around 6 weeks after this, the practical assessment will take place with both written and practical elements to it. You will need to bring a volunteer to act as your client for the practical section of the assessment.
Certification and Credits
When you have successfully completed the assessment for this course you’ll be given the Future Fit Training Personal Trainer Certificate, accredited by City & Guilds.
You’ll also receive 20 REPs CPD points.