Learners must complete the six mandatory units. Entry Requirements 

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).

We appreciate that each student has different knowledge and learning levels, which is why regardless of the delivery method you choose, all of the National Academy students will be given access to their course content via Active IQ’s online interactive dashboard before attending any workshop or classroom delivery.

The dashboard is equipped with material and resources, but more importantly engaging modules of each unit of the Active IQ Diploma in Fitness & Personal Training course. The dashboard can be viewed remotely by your course tutor to offer support as and when necessary. This allows all learners to access their course content enabling them to study at a rate and pace that they are comfortable with, before immersing themselves into the practical elements of the Active IQ Diploma in Fitness & Personal Training course.

All our courses require learners to complete home study prior to any centre attendance
Workshops are run regularly throughout the year, although they are not compulsory we offer the following 3 options to encourage your attendance

Option 1
Complete all e-learning modules via home study and then attend a 10 day workshop for theory and practical applications of the course.
Workshops run Monday – Friday 9am until 4pm. At the end of the workshop you will be ready to sit both your theory and practical assessment over a further 2 day assessment period.

Option 2
Complete all e-learning modules via home study and then attend a centre for 6 weekends. Weekends are run 1 per month.

Option 3
Blended workshops – complete all e-learning modules via home study, followed by 8 online support meetings with a tutor. 2 days face-face for practical and theory based assessments. This option is ideal for anyone who already has a Health & Fitness background.

Throughout the Active IQ Diploma in Fitness & Personal Training course, you will have full support from our team. Our courses are run nationwide and we will ensure to enrol you in a centre near you. We offer flexible payment options, bespoke payment plans or you can choose to pay for your course via the 24+ advanced Learner Loan.

For more information about the Active IQ Diploma in Fitness & Personal Training course, contact the National Academy team today.

Assessment

✓ Coursework

✓ Portfolio of evidence

✓ Practical demonstration/assignment

✓ Multiple-choice exam

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe but effective exercise programmes, and to develop their skills and knowledge to allow the learner to pursue a career in personal training.

The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is to develop a learners existing knowledge and skills to a professional level in gym instruction, allowing them to become a certified personal trainer.

Learners will cover:

• Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training.
• Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
• Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change.
• Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources.
• Legal and professional requirements for personal training.
• How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to.
• How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance.