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Level 3: Certificate in Personal Training Level 2 qualified instructors wishing to enter the field of personal training or to specialise in working on Our certificate in personal training will lay the foundation for your personal training career. a one-to-one basis with adults. (Those with no current With this course you will become an established personal trainer and have the knowledge and skills needed to start fitness qualifications can combine the Level 2 working with clients. We will challenge and stimulate you ensuring your technical and personal abilities are Fitness Instructor and Personal Training course developed throughout. The certificate in personal training is the starting point in becoming a Master Personal together to achieve personal trainer status). Trainer and Exercise Specialist if you wish to continue further. Assessments You will gain the following expertise: 2 theory exams - 40 questions Knowledge and skills to create advanced effective programmes to achieve optimum results for your clients Vital business skills to develop your business, and to establish and retain a large client base through key marketing and management practices - Anatomy and Physiology - Principles of Nutrition 2 Case Studies You will also obtain the essential skills to motivate and change behaviour. - Nutrition case study Skills to set up outdoor training and use innovative equipment in creative ways ensuring your exercise library is - Personal training programme case study progressive and exciting Nutritional knowledge to offer advice and get clients to manage their weight. Because nutrition plays such a 2 Practical Observations crucial role in health and wellbeing, you will be able to advice clients on healthy eating to maintain a suitable - Fitness tests weight and optimise health - Training Approaches 1 Viva This course is built with flexibility in mind. You can either do it through blended learning or full time to suit your preferred learning pace. Gather and analyse information to plan and adapt a personal trainer programme to ensure client success. Use personal training skills and strategies to successfully motivate and inspire client to change their behaviour. Option 1 8-10 weeks of home study followed by 2 x 3 days - Conversation with assessor on case study CYQ Level 3 Qualification - Certificate in Personal Training Set out an effective and ethical weight of tutorials and practical workshops covering the management programme for personal trainer various modules. Finally, you will be required to clients and get real results. attend a 2 day assessment weekend. Level 3 GP Referral Qualification plus all Level 4 qualifications. The course includes Option 2 5 week full time course (including the level 2 Gym Instructor Course modules, Circuit Training and First Aid). This option will require attendance 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 until 5:00. Course registrations This course provides Entry to Register of Exercise The tutored components of the training modules Professionals at Level 3 and course All tuition including unlimited online and telephone support Training manuals and worksheets for each module Anatomy and Physiology Programming principles for personal trainers (including special populations and different and interactive DVD Assessment fees & certification on successful completion of criteria 20 CPD credits on REPs environments Nutrition and weight management Delivering personal training sessions (including You must possess at least one Level 2 Gym functional and portable equipment) Instructor qualification or equivalent. Writing and numeracy skills are also required for presentation 16 Following the Personal Training Certificate Course of course work. you will be able to: Minimum age 16 17
Level 3: Master Personal Trainer Diploma No prior qualifications are required though a reasonable level of fitness is expected. Our Master Personal Trainer Diploma is Discovery Learning s most popular course. It will establish you as an expert Writing and numeracy skills are also required for in the field of exercise and health and fast track you to the top of the industry. The course is aimed at individuals presentation of course work with the ambition to have a financially rewarding career, working for themselves or as part of a health club. Minimum age 16 Master Personal Trainer modules: There are two pathways to complete the Master Advanced Anatomy and physiology; Advanced Personal Trainer. It can be completed in a fast track Programming principles for personal trainers route (full time for six weeks) or by blended learning (including special populations and different (home study with attendance workshops). environments) Nutrition and weight management Option 1 Fast Track Full Time: This option is completed over six weeks. During this time students are required to attend full time 5 days Delivering personal training sessions (including functional and portable equipment) Analysis; Client Lifestyle & Fitness Appraisal be made up of tutorials and workshops in either a (including lifestyle and stress management) Postural and Core Stability; Advanced Flexibility Methods; Advanced Core Training Option 2 Blended Learning: This option includes the following: Gym Instructor modules: 4-6 weeks of home study ready to take their careers to the next level. This course is designed to develop and improve your personal training skill set and provide you with advanced training techniques to set you apart from other personal trainers, setting you on the path to become one of the top professionals in your field. Advanced Functional Training and Movement a week Monday through Friday. The modules will classroom setting or in the gym environment. motivated individuals who are Special Populations: obesity, diabetes and asthma; Assessments Each module will be assessed individually and will involve theory papers, multiple choice, case studies and practical examinations. Communication, motivational techniques Behaviour Changing Strategies followed by a 3 day intensive attendance and assessment. Choose 5 of the following additional modules Personal Trainer Modules: 8-10 weeks of home (please see appropriate course description page study followed by 2 x 3 days of tutorials and practical for the modules below): - CYQ Level 2 Qualification: Certificate in Gym Instructing - CYQ Level 3 Qualification: Certificate in Personal Training workshops covering the various modules. Finally, you will be required to attend a two day - REPs Award in Indoor Cycling assessment weekend. - REPs Award in Circuit Training - Discovery Learning Certificates for the 5 additional modules - REPs Kettlebell Training Additional Modules: - REPs Suspension Training These can be taken at your leisure once you have - REPs Mixed Martial Arts completed at least the Gym Instructor modules. - REPs Sport Nutrition You will have 5 additional modules to take, each - REPs First Aid Certificate Level 3 GP Referral Qualification plus all Level 4 qualifications taking one day to complete so these courses will take a total of 5 days. The course includes: - All face-to-face tuition including unlimited email support - Course manuals and workbooks Gym Instructor modules: - CPD credits on REPs Foundation anatomy and physiology; kinesiology - Your own personal trainer website (how the body moves); flexibility; foundation programming principles - Assistance in finding your first career as a personal trainer How to teach free weights and fixed resistance equipment, the use of cardiovascular equipment and the promotion of physical activity Introduction to core and functional training, effective customer care and promoting physical activity 18 19
Level 3: Certificate in GP & Exercise Referral Level 3: Certificate in Nutrition and Weight Management Our stimulating programme will challenge you to widen your knowledge and understanding of the health-promoting This excellent course will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver a first class effective weight benefits of physical activity, this course provides you with the key skills and knowledge needed to establish you as management service to adults by promoting optimum wellness through nutrition and behaviour modification. an expert in your field. As an Exercise Referral Trainer you will focus on the signs, symptoms and basic pathology of specific stable conditions plus the implications and effects of specific medications relating to those conditions. You will learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive physical activity programme, adapted and personalised to meet the individual client s needs and lifestyle. At least 4 6 weeks of home study followed by a Writing and numeracy skills are also required for 2 days of intensive attendance and assessments presentation of course work Minimum age 18 8-12 weeks home study followed by: This Qualification is particularly aimed at personal - 2 days practical attendance workshop trainers seeking to work with special populations in This course is offered in partnership with Weight - 1 day assessment both preventative and rehabilitative exercise Management Centre and, as such, represents the Instructors wanting to specialise in working with therapies and also those wishing to move onto a leading weight and obesity management course overweight or obese subjects, or with people wishing Level 4 specialisation. available in the UK. Students will develop a high to control or manage their weight long term. level of competency concerning the key fundamentals During the course you will learn: Exercise Referral Scheme and the role of the Department of Health and National Health Service How to promote physical activity and health, Behaviour Change and Management of nutrition in relation to weight and energy balance. Assessment An in-depth look at the behavioural psychology Assessment Worksheet behind eating and food behaviours is provided, 1 hour multiple choice theory exam and practical Case study/progressive programme supported by a Viva plus a wealth of practical and research based case study Theory paper motivational techniques and strategies for Health and lifestyle screening and fitness testing empowering clients to change behaviour is featured. How to plan, deliver and evaluate an exercise This is a primary course required for those wishing to work with overweight or obese subjects. CYQ Level 3 Qualification: Certificate in Nutrition prescription How to rehabilitate people with conditions such as: Orthopaedic diseases arthritis and osteoporosis; and Weight Management Active IQ Level 3 Qualification: Certificate in GP & Exercise Referral The knowledge covered in the course includes: Cardiovascular diseases such as Hypertension and Coronary Heart Disease; Metabolic diseases such as Diabetes; Pulmonary diseases such as Asthma; Raised cholesterol and obesity, and many All Level 4 qualifications other common conditions The aetiology of obesity and the non communicable lifestyle diseases Level 4 Obesity & Diabetes Management Combating the obesogenic environment, energy requirements & metabolic calculations Basic nutrition and its relationship to health, fats, carbohydrates & protein The course includes Understanding food labels, dieting, planning & time - Registrations management, physical activity, behavioural - The tutored components of the training modules modification, psychology of eating, working with and course groups and individual clients - Training manuals and worksheets - CYQ assessment fees & certification on successful completion of criteria - 20 CPD credits on REPs The course includes - Course registration, assessment and qualification certificate - All tuition including unlimited online and telephone support A Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training - Course manuals and workbooks Minimum age 18-20 CPD credits on REPs 20 21
Choosing Discovery Learning Booking your course You can either pay the full course fee prior to starting or by affordable/flexble monthly instalments. If your employer is paying for the course, you can provide us with a purchase order number or other reference, and we will invoice your employer directly. Please refer to our terms and conditions or speak to us if you have any payment concerns. Getting started Once you have reserved your place on a course, you will receive a pack with all of the information and training materials that you will need to start your learning experience. You will also be assigned a personal tutor who will call to ensure that you have everything, that you understand how learning will proceed and to explain how you will be assessed. You are encouraged to contact your personal tutor via phone or email at any time if you need any additional assistance or support or if you simply have questions or queries. Your needs Please call us to discuss any special needs that you may have, and we will work with you to decide upon the most appropriate course of action to take to ensure that your learning is smooth and carefree. You are also encouraged to speak to your assigned tutor regarding any issues that you may have, such as late submissions or additional learning assistance, and they will always be delighted to help you. Fast track All of our courses are designed to get you qualified and certificated in the least possible time, and we are determined to ensure that you can be practicing as soon as possible. Either as home study or tutorials, our courses provide you with the quickest route to your qualification. Speak to us about your preferred learning format, and any other concerns that you might have. Venues We offer nationwide venues for your practical days so no matter where you are located you will always find a Discovery Learning venue close to you! Please call a Careers Advisor for more information about locations. Student Support At Discovery Learning, we have a qualified and dedicated team of support tutors who are available to assist you with your studies from 9.00 am 18.00 pm Monday through to Saturday. Our tutors are available via email or telephone, and can help with any questions you may have regarding your coursework or any queries about the course. After enrolment you will receive an introductory call within the first week to ensure you have received your manuals and feel ready to start your course. We can give extra help and support to students who need us to go the extra mile for them, providing information, advice and guidance. We have a 48 hour response time on emails and messages, doing our best to support you throughout. 36 37
04 For more information visit www.discovery.uk.com or call 0208 543 101 What our students are saying Gavin Heeroo played professional football from 2002 to 2010 and has played on the national team for Mauritius. After football, he decided to start his career as a personal trainer I ve always been fit and it was only when someone told me how much I could earn being a personal trainer that I got interested. I thought I could do a job I enjoyed and get paid for it. Discovery Learning offered the best courses and the best value for money. Plus I looked at the tutor profiles and saw one of them, Aaron, used to play football and I am an ex-footballer so that interested me too. I did the Master Personal Trainer Diploma and everyone was a really great crowd; they taught you what you need to know outside the classroom in the fitness world as well as all the theory inside the classroom. You get all the help and support you need too. Within 4 weeks of finishing the course I set up my own company and website. Being my own boss has been the best part of my Personal Training career. I've been working on building a strong brand and I've built up a lot of clients that I m helping to achieve their fitness goals. Discovery Learning gave me my education in fitness. They laid the foundations for me to be as successful as I am today and I really appreciate it. Samantha Pollock worked in the health and beauty industry and now works at David Lloyd Leisure as a Personal Trainer I was always trained by a personal trainer and loved the industry so I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I researched into past student testimonials and found that they really enjoyed the course and had high pass rates as well as help with finding jobs after the course. The course was fantastic, all the team were really supportive and knowledgeable as well as being really patient with everyone and emphasizing that no question was a stupid question. Right now I m working for David Lloyd as a Personal Trainer. It s a freelance position and they have been really helpful in getting me started. I have also completed more courses, some with Discovery and some with David Lloyd as well as starting my own circuit course once a week and have about 15 followers. My goal is to keep going and learn as much as I can and grow as a Personal Trainer. That s what I love about the fitness industry, there is always something new to learn so you can never be bored! 42 43