Course content
Full-time/Part-time Format
The Certificate in Personal Training covers the following areas:
- Introduction to Personal Training
- Advanced anatomy and physiology
- Health and fitness appraisal
- Fitness testing for power, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
- Core training and programme design Nutritional advice for physical activity
- Communication & motivation
- Personal training outside the gym
- Special populations: obesity, diabetes, asthma and orthopaedic conditions
- Consultation and business skills
Assessment:
Candidates are assessed via theory exams, worksheets and case studies, plus a direct observation when carrying out a personal training session.
Entry requirements:
The Certificate in Personal Training is an advanced course for established health & fitness professionals – so students will need a Certificate in Gym Instruction or suitable Level 2 qualification.
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 course is made up of 240 hours of training.
Full-time: This includes home study plus 4 weeks and 4 days spent at one of Premier’s training venues.
Part-time (at selected venues): 8 weeks, (8 midweek sessions, plus 5 weekends). Supported by home study (120 hours in total).
The Certificate in Personal Training is also available as a home study course. Through DVD-ROM tutorials and practical workshops, you can gain your certificate in around 12 weeks.
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