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NCFE Active IQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Personal Training
Ref:
603/4113/0
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Features:
UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£198.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
384
TQT:
768
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed for learners wishing to train to a professionally competent level. It enables them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes while developing their skills and knowledge to pursue a career in personal training. It also enables them to develop a successful and sustainable personal training business.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 and above, who wish to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers. Once they have achieved the qualification, 16- to 18-year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace.
What are the entry requirements?
It is highly recommended that learners should have some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights. While there are no other specific entry requirements, an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) is involved, and learners entering the programme should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2. The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 12 units from the mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence which is assessed by centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE.
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:
- employment:
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- personal trainer
- further education:
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- NCFE Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
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 | 984 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 991 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)
Delivering Client Consultations and Health and Fitness Assessments (L/617/3999)
Personal Training for Individuals and Groups in a Range of Environments (M/617/4000)
Professionalism and Business Acumen for Personal Trainers (D/615/4020)
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance (T/508/4367)