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NCFE Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Ref:
603/2693/1
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Features:
UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£165.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
412
TQT:
676
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About this qualification
This qualification aims to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes developing their skills knowledge to pursue a career in personal training.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 and over, wishing to pursue a career in the sports and fitness sector as personal trainers. Please note that 16 to 18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will benefit from having some prior experience with gym-based exercises, including free weights, and a reasonable level of physical fitness, as the course involves practical participation and physical exertion. Basic communication skills at level 2 are also recommended, as the qualification includes elements of discussion, presentation, reading, and writing.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 11 units from the mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
Is employment or completion of work/industry placement required for this qualification?
Work/industry placement experience is not required.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
- further education:
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- NCFE Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
- employment:
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- personal trainer
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- gym instructor
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- health and wellbeing coach
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- sports or exercise coach
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
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Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification Specification (PDF | 985 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 1053 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 216 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 371 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness (A/616/7499)
Professionalism and Customer Care for Fitness Instructors (K/616/7501)
Health and Safety in the Fitness Environment (M/616/7502)
Conducting Client Consultations to Support Positive Behaviour Change (A/616/7504)
Planning and Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (F/616/7505)
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise, Health and Fitness (F/615/4012)
The Principles of Nutrition and Their Application to Exercise and Health (J/615/4013)
Understanding Lifestyle, Health, Wellbeing and Common Medical Conditions (R/615/4015)
Encouraging Positive Health and Fitness Behaviours in Clients (Y/615/4016)
Programme Design and Delivery for Personal Training (H/615/4018)
Professionalism and Business Acumen for Personal Trainers (D/615/4020)