Advanced Diploma in Personal Training

What you will learn

Theory modules

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology (Level 2 and 3)
• Nutrition (Level 2 and 3)

Practical modules

• Gym Instructing
• Level 3 Personal Training
• Padwork for Small Groups
• Emergency First Aid
• Suspension Fitness
• Kettlebells Pro

Develop your skills to help clients achieve their goals

• Learn how to customise and provide tailored gym and exercise programmes
• Deliver one-to-one consultations and small group inductions to support clients in achieving their goals
• Gain the skills needed to train a wide variety of individuals (including those with medical conditions which effect their lifestyle and wellbeing)
• Gain an understanding of the role digital technology can play in supporting your clients programmes
• Use your nutritional knowledge to support your client’s physical activity and help them achieve their personal goal

Develop your business skills and client base

• Learning how to promote, market and sell your PT service
• Understand how digital and social platforms can be used to grow your client base

Develop your communication skills

• Learn how to a communicate with clients effectively to promote wellness and exercise
• Understand how rapport and soft skills can be used to motivate and change your clients behaviour

How you will be assessed

A combination of practical and written assessment methods including:

• Practical assessments on each module
• Multiple choice theory papers
• Case studies
• Worksheets

What you qualify with

This combined course is accredited and endorsed by both the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) will give you:

• 26 REPS points and entry to REPs at Level 3
• 41 CIMSPA points

The certificates you will receive are:

• YMCA Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training Diploma
• YMCA Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• YMCAfit Padwork for Small Groups
• YMCAfit Suspension Fitness
• YMCAfit Kettlebells Pro

Who can do this course

• Anyone over 16
• Must have experience using cardiovascular equipment as well as fixed and free weights within a gym environment