Personal training is a career choice requiring both considerable knowledge of the body and how it works and, above all, the ability to apply that knowledge within an exercise scenario. You will also need to be able to inspire and motivate others through effective and thoughtful communication.
This Advanced Personal Training programme has been developed over 15 years to meet these requirements and to open the door for you to this truly unique and rewarding occupation. It also forms part of a wider programme of study and is the second module of the Diploma in Advanced Personal Training.
The course provides training in the use and teaching of the highly sought after training methods of ViPR and Kettlebells. These skills will mark out the Premier PT as ‘best in class’ in the PT arena.
Qualifications
- Premier Certificate in Advanced Personal Training (including nutritional advice for weight management)
- Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Course Information
Course Content
- 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 for hypertrophy, strength, power and aerobic fitness
- Nutritional advice for physical activity including pre/post exercise nutrition and weight management
- Communication and motivational strategies
- Personal training outside the gym
- ViPR training
- Kettlebell training
Entry Requirements
You will need a certificate in gym instruction or another suitable level 2 qualification to attend the course. Students must be at least 16 years old with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Length and Format of Course
In order to best meet your particular circumstances, time constraints and preferred learning style, this course is available in a number of learning formats:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Residential
Depending on your chosen option the course can take from approximately 4 to 10 weeks to complete. Please note that you will need access to the internet to complete this qualification when studying full or part-time.
Assessment
Includes practical assessments, multiple choice theory exams and a number of worksheets
Next Steps
This qualification will enable you to progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Specialist Exercise as well as the full range of Continual Professional Development short courses available within the extensive Premier portfolio.
Testimonials
"I was very impressed with the course and found the DVDs extremely useful as I was able to view over and over again at my leisure.
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"I loved the course! The teaching was excellent and I felt there was a real passion for the subject.
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Course Price
If choosing a course with a start date of 28 days or more from the day you enrol you will have the choice to pay 10% of the course price shown below. This will be calculated when you add the course to your basket.
For payment and finance options please call 0845 1 90 90 90 or click here for advice on meeting your training costs.
| Certificate in Advanced Personal Training (except London) |
Full Time |
£2500.00 |
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| Certificate in Advanced Personal Training (London venue only) |
Full Time |
£2650.00 |
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| Certificate in Advanced Personal Training (except London) |
Part Time |
£2500.00 |
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| Certificate in Advanced Personal Training (London venue only) |
Part Time |
£2650.00 |
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| Certificate in Personal Training (Home Study) |
CD/DVD ROM |
£1429.00 |
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