Award Title: ITEC – Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise & Exercise to Music)
Award Code: 603/4495/7
Course Code: 499057
Programme Description:
The aim of this Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) is to enable learners 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. During the course learners will have the opportunity to develop the range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Personal Trainer and Gym-based Fitness Instructor.
Component Awards:
- Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
- Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
- Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
- Planning Gym-Based Exercise
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
- Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity
- Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
- Delivering Personal Training Sessions
- Programming Personal Training with Clients
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Planning Group Exercise to Music
- Instructing Group Exercise to Music
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