If you want to work as a personal trainer in a gym or fitness centre, or launch your own personal training business this course will enable you to hit the ground running!Â
You will build on your existing skills and knowledge of the exercise and fitness industry and gain the confidence and expertise to work unsupervised as a personal trainer.Â
You will learn how to carry out baseline assessments to determine clients' existing levels of health and fitness, develop bespoke, safe and effective training packages to meet individual requirements, and deliver 1-2-1 or group training sessions, as well as give nutritional advice and promote the benefits of healthy eating and exercise to contribute to health and wellbeing.Â
You will also gain valuable skills in business and marketing, learn how to set up, promote and run your own personal training business and how to develop, maintain and grow your client list.Â
You will also complete 30 hours of work experience and attend lessons to improve your English and maths (or use the time for directed study if you already have Grade 4 or above).Â
Please note: You will be required to purchase a college-branded sport kit, costing approximately £80 - details will be provided on acceptance to the course and financial supoprt may be available to help with these costs.
To access the course you are required to have:Â
During the course you will study the following modules:
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By studying this course you will:
This is a practical course and there are no exams.Â
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:Â
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to:
Five reasons to choose us:Â
We have an excellent success rate on this course and many of our past students have gone one to work as personal trainers in local gyms or set up their own businesses.
While you are on this course you will get to take part in educational visits to fitness exhibitions and gyms and will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning by attending workshops in circuit training, kettlebells, spin, boxercise and exercise to music sessions.Â
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