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NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Ref:
603/4388/6
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Registration & certification fee:
£143.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
425
TQT:
680
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a variety of settings.
The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer professional standards.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners who want to work as a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer in a range of settings.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training, learners must achieve 12 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
It is internally assessed with an externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 2 Awards for Instructing Core Group Exercise (Group Cycling, Kettlebell Training, Circuit Training, Suspension Training)
• Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity suite
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings
• Level 3 Diploma in Sport
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
• Apprenticeship in Leisure Team Member
• Apprenticeship in Personal Training.
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment or self-employment as a Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
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Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 1054 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 611 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 77 KB)
Learner workbook - Unit 01 Anatomy and physiology for exercise (PDF | 2225 KB)
Learner workbook - Unit 07 Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, health and fitness (PDF | 762 KB)
Learner workbook - Unit 11 Nutrition to support a physical activity programme (PDF | 437 KB)
Learner workbook - units 02 to 06 (PDF | 1104 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 02 LO7 (DOCX | 27 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 06 LO2 (DOCX | 27 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 06 LO3 (DOCX | 27 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 06 LO4 (DOCX | 27 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 09 LO6 (DOCX | 27 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 09 LO7 (DOCX | 25 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 10 LO2 (DOCX | 28 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 10 LO3 (1) (DOCX | 28 KB)
Record of learner observation unit 10 LO3 (2) (DOCX | 28 KB)
Letter of support (PDF | 124 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (T/617/4001)
Maximising the Customer Experience in a Gym Environment (A/617/4002)
Supporting Client Health and Well-Being (D/617/4008)
Conducting Client Consultations and Gym Inductions (F/617/4003)
Planning and Reviewing Gym-Based Exercise Programmes (R/617/4006)
Instructing and Supervising Gym-Based Exercise Programmes (Y/617/4007)
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Activity, Health and Fitness (D/617/1707)
Client Motivation and Lifestyle Management (H/617/1708)
Programming Personal Training Sessions (K/617/1709)
Delivering Personal Training Sessions (D/617/1710)
Nutrition to Support a Physical Activity Programme (H/617/1711)
Business Acumen for Personal Trainers (K/617/1712)