QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

This qualification can be completed via distance learning (i.e., 100% Online).

To complete this qualification via Blended Learning, please add a Workshop (under the 'Blended Learning' tab) to your cart prior to checkout. 

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to a professionally competent level enabling them to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction sessions unsupervised via the context of gym-based exercise.

- To develop learner’s knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to exercise and fitness

- To develop learner’s ability to plan and deliver safe and effective gym sessions

- To provide learners with the knowledge to develop good customer service and the personal qualities required by the exercise and fitness industry

- To provide learners with an awareness of health and safety in an exercise and fitness environment

- To provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further qualifications in the exercise and fitness industry

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

Learners must complete all 6 mandatory units to achieve a total of 24 credits.  The qualification will be delivered using our bespoke learning platform.  Assessments can be conducted and submitted via video submission. 

We don't do exams. To facilitate student learning and understanding, and ensure learners get the most from their qualification, we do not use automated or self marking exams.  Learners will compile and submit a portfolio before receiving individualised feedback. 

LEARNER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.

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

There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved so learners should have basic skills in communication.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the
following qualifications:

- Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training

AGE RANGES

Entry is at our discretion; however, learners should be a minimum of 16 years to undertake this qualification. Please note that learners under 18 years may need to be supervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

UK STANDARDS

This qualification is accredited by Focus Awards, regulated by Ofqual, and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). There are no additional requirements for learners wishing to use this qualification in the UK. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

Our qualifications are recognised in countries internationally. All due care has been taken to map this qualification to the highest global standards outlined in the 2020 Global Standards However, due to ever-changing standards in countries, additional local requirements may exist in some countries.  Exercise professionals may also be interested in the ICREPs Global Portability Matrix, showing how ICREPs members registration levels are internationally portable. 

If in doubt, we recommend contacting your country's register and verifying additional requirements or the process of portability with them directly.  Like ICREPs, we strive to ensure registered exercise professionals are qualified to practice internationally based on the global recognition of standards for their defined exercise professional roles.