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Diploma in Personal Training
Course Aim
The Diploma in Personal Training will further develop learners who have existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction to enable them to pursue a career in personal training. This qualification will provide a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes and personal training sessions to a range of clients.
- Booking deposit must be paid with application form.
- Registration fee is required on the start date
- The balance of course fees must then be paid by week 3.
Ideally candidates should be
- 16+ years old and hold a suitable Fitness Instructing qualification.
- Whilst there are no other specific entry requirements, an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) is involved, and learners entering the programme should have basic skills in communication. The course requires physical exertion, and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- The qualification has been designed for: Individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment as a personal trainer.
Course Content
- Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology that is applicable to personal training.
- Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.
- Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
- Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change.
- The skills needed to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of client in a variety of environments and 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 desired.
- How to manage, evaluate and improve their own performance.
Course Tutors
All our Tutors are highly qualified in the area of health and fitness. Many are successful business owners in the industry and have worked with clients ranging from health related to elite athletes.
Training Schedule
| Location : | Portlaoise / Tullamore |
| Start Date : | TBD |
| End Date : | TBD |
| Commitment: | Full time and Part time options available. |
Certification Awarded
Diploma in Personal Training, Level 4 (EQF), REPS Level 4, awarded by Active IQ.
Awarding Bodies
FAQ’s
What are the entry requirements for the Diploma in Personal Taining?
- Learners must be 16+ years old.
- Learners must hold a suitable Fitness Instructing qualification..
- There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learner should have basic skills in communication.
- The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
What will I be qualified to do when I complete the Diploma in Personal Training?
- Upon successful completion of your certificate you will be qualified to work in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer.
What does the qualification cover?
- Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology that is applicable to personal training.
- Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.
- Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
- Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change.
- The skills needed to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of client in a variety of environments and 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 desired.
- How to manage, evaluate and improve their own performance
What modules are involved in this qualification?
- Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness.
- The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health.
- Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions.
- Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients.
- Programme design and delivery for personal training.
- Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers.
What progression can I take on completion of this course?
- The qualification has been designed for:
Individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment as a personal trainer.
Contact Details
Maltings Training Ltd. Maltings House, Coote Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois
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