You will study six units that will cover:

• Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training. • Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing. • Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change. • Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources. • Legal and professional requirements for personal training. • How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to. • How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum). You will be invited to attend an informal interview where you can meet the course tutors for Q&A.

• Coursework/Project. • Multiple Choice Examinations. • Portfolio of Evidence. • Practical Demonstrations

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress onto further training to work with special population groups. Alternatively, you could seek employment as a Personal Trainer or work as a self-employed PT. The course is nationally recognised and certified by the awarding body Active IQ.