Your diploma course modules
This diploma is widely seen as the UK’s gold standard training qualification. Building on students’ personal qualities and developing practical skills, this inspirational course will challenge anyone training for a career in health & fitness.
Each module is accredited through Active IQ and meets the new National Occupational Standards.
Certificate in Gym Instruction
The first step towards your diploma. Learn the basic concepts of fitness training, from anatomy of the major body systems to health & safety and professional ethics. With your Certificate in Gym Instruction you’ll be ready to design and supervise personal exercise programmes.
Certificate in Personal Training
Building on your Certificate in Gym Instruction, you’ll cover new aspects of training, like the role of nutrition, lifestyle analysis and new motivational strategies. With your Certificate in Personal Training, you’ll be ready to work one-to-one with mixed ability clients – whether you’re looking to work in a health club or set up your very own practise.
Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
In the competitive world of health & fitness, Personal Training means more than just exercise. So you’ll complete your diploma with our Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy, learning to assess injuries, perform treatments and support your clients as they return to action.
Entry requirements:
The Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Massage Therapy can be taken without prior qualifications – but students must be at least 16 with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Note: you will be required to attain a CPR certificate within 6 months of completing your diploma course.
Course duration:
The diploma course can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time course is held over 12 weeks at training venues across the UK, while the part-time course is held at selected venues over a 12 month period.
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