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This ACTIVEIQ Personal Trainer course is the perfect course for the working professional. You will be given all of the knowledge you need to become a first class personal trainer and work as a self-employed or employed personal trainer. Becoming a Personal Trainer is a very rewarding career for those looking to help others achieve their fitness goals.

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  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Sport and Fitness
  • Qualification Active IQ Diploma
  • Study Mode: Part Time Only
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Sports Hall, Gym & Dance Studio
  • Course Length 24 weeks
  • Start Date 18-Sept-24
  • End Date TBC
  • Day Wednesdays
  • Times 09:00-16:30
  • Fee £811 (funding options are available, see link below*)
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*Financial support is available to pay for this course – click here to view Level 3 Funding – see Option C

This ACTIVEIQ Personal Trainer course is the perfect course for the working professional. You will be given all of the knowledge you need to become a first class personal trainer and work as a self-employed or employed personal trainer. Becoming a Personal Trainer is a very rewarding career for those looking to help others achieve their fitness goals.

Teaching and learning methods 

Blended learning course where some units are completed from home, workshop activity will cover examined units and practically assessed units.

Modules:

The learner must complete: 

  • Unit 1: Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness (F/615/4012).
  • Unit 2: The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health (J/615/4013).
  • Unit 3: Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions (R/615/4015). 
  • Unit 4: Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients (Y/615/4016).
  • Unit 5: Programme design and delivery for personal training (H/615/4018).
  • Unit 6: Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers (D/615/4020). 

Assessment:

This qualification is assessed by:  

  • Coursework.
  • Multiple-choice exam.
  • Portfolio of evidence. 
  • Practical demonstration/assignment. 

*For more information about funding, see: Funding your future (exe-coll.ac.uk)

Next Steps: The course will open many doors to employment and offer progression onto roles such as personal trainer exercise referral and exercise specialist

To find out more:
Telephone: 01392 400170

Entry Requirements

A suitable Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) qualification or equivalent. 

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.  

Facilities

Central Fitness (College gym) – a fully equipped fitness centre.

Additional Costs

None – the fee includes ACTIVEIQ registration and certification.

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