VTCT Level 3 Diploma in personal training (Gym based exercise)
(VRQ) training course- BIDEFORD VENUE
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Course Overview
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) is a technical-level qualification that develops your knowledge, understanding, and technical skills required for a career in the sport and active leisure industry as a personal trainer in gym-based exercise.
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements to work effectively and competently as a personal trainer in gymbased exercise, which includes: anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, principles of exercise health and fitness, know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment and nutrition for physical activity.
You will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and instruct gym-based exercise programs and personal training programs.
This qualification is of a suitable size for inclusion in study programmes.
This qualification is completed through the exam board, the VTCT (Vocational Training and Charitable Trust), and is regulated by Ofqual.
This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and has been mapped to the following NOS:
• Level 2 Exercise and Fitness suite (A335, C22, D451, D452)
• Level 3 Exercise and Fitness suite (D460, D461)
This qualification is approved and supported by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning.
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Candidates must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. However, in this instance, the gym instructor qualification is embedded within this qualification.
Course format:
12 practical (classroom) training/assessment/exam days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Course content:
UV20522 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
UV20523 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
UV20524 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
UV20525 - Principles of exercise, fitness, and health
UV20526 - Planning gym-based exercise
UV20527 - Instructing gym-based exercise
UV30536 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
UV30539 - Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
UV30540 - Programming personal training with clients
UV30541 - Delivering personal training sessions
Duration:
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 346. (GLH incl. Practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, and written exams)
Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Practical Training: Please check our website for current course dates, which include the practical training element; additional dates are available upon request.
Attendance:
12 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Model required:
Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
You may be required to bring a model for one-to-one training and for your assessments
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 12 personal training sessions (4 clients x 3 sessions)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Personal Trainer - employed or self-employed, working in a gym-based environment.
How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with their fitness and nutrition programmes
Additional Costs:
You will need to be a member of a gym to carry out your case studies.
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal training (gym-based exercise) (VRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: SP3D5
Qualification no: 601/4323/X
This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification) and is registered with Ofqual.
Course information
Insurance
Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
- If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE
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