Fitness

Level 2 Gym Instructor / Level 3 Personal Trainer (2 Year Programme, 16-18 years)

Fitness Instruction will give you the opportunity to become a fully qualified Fitness Instructor. You will learn about how the body works, health and safety in a fitness environment, session planning and practical delivery. The following units will be delivered:

Level 2

• The Musculoskeletal System
• The Cardio/Respiratory System
• The Nervous System
• Principles of Exercise, Health and Fitness
• Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment.

Level 3

• The Muscular System
• The Respiratory System
• The Endocrine System
• The Circulatory System
• The Nervous System
• Nutrition
• Programming Personal Training with Clients
• Advanced Training Methods.

This will give you the knowledge to train clients on a self employed basis in a gym, and progress onto higher qualifications.

Level 2 Gym Instructor

• A&P exam / Principles of health and fitness - multiple choice
• Learner Achievement Portfolio
• Practical assessments
• Course assignments.

Level 3 Personal Trainer

• A&P exam - multiple choice
• Nutrition exam - multiple choice
• Learner Achievement Portfolio
• Practical Assessments
• Course assignments (Food diary, 12 week personal plan, business plan).

Level 3 Personal Trainer

This course could lead to self-employment as a gym instructor, personal trainer or other career opportunities within local gyms.