Personal Training & Fitness Instructing

Award Title: ITEC – Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise & Exercise) 
Award Code: NL08986 
Course Code: 460232 

Programme Description:

This is a one-year, full-time courses which aims to enable students to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide personal training and gym-based exercise to the general public and to gain employment in the fitness industry.  

As part of this course students will also complete the L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise) which will enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills as an introduction into the fitness sector. 

Component Awards:

  • Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health (iUSP143) 
  • Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment (iUSP179) 
  • Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (iUSP144) 
  • Planning Gym-Based Exercise (iUSP152) 
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (IUSP159) 
  • Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity (iUSP172) 
  • Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme (iUSP169) 
  • Delivering Personal Training Sessions (iUSP164) 
  • Programming Personal Training with Clients (iUSP154) 
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health (IUSP146) 

Progression:

  • Opportunities to progress… Once learners have achieved the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) they may progress on to other VTCT (ITEC) or equivalent qualifications at level 3 and 4  
  • Opportunities for employment for a personal trainer to find employment in a variety of areas including: gym, health club, spa, cruise ships, hotels or resorts, own fitness studio, own business