Sport & Fitness
YMCA Diploma in Personal Training Level 3 (Practitioner)
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2025
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Course overview
The YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is a nationally recognised CIMSPA endorsed qualification. This qualification offers knowledge and understanding of one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client. If you are currently accredited at Level 2 with a Certificate in Gym Instructing or equivalent, then this course is the next step for you.
What you will learn
- Anatomy and physiology knowledge as applicable to personal training.
- Nutrition and its application to support a client’s health and physical activity programme
- Health and wellbeing and factors that affect this
- Effective communication during client consultations to promote and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and long-term change
- Designing and planning effective Personal Training sessions for a range of clients in different environments
- Executing effective physical activity sessions for a range of clients in different environments
- Professional practice and legal requirements for Personal Training
- Business acumen for working in both an employed role and for self-employment
- Self-evaluation and professional development
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on an ongoing basis through theory work, practical methods, and e-assessment.
Number of days per week
- 3 day per week
Entry requirements
- You must have a current level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or equivalent.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You may be invited to attend an interview session for this course
- This may include practical elements based on current exercise themes and written work on your knowledge of exercise and fitness
- There will be a one to one discussion with a member of the sport and fitness team
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
You may choose further same-level qualifications, where offered, such as:
- 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 Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- Level 3 special populations-related qualifications
- Apprenticeship in Personal Training
You may also choose to progress to higher level qualifications, where offered, such as:
- Level 4 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity for individuals with mental health conditions
- Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for individuals with low back pain
- Level 4 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity for individuals with mental health conditions
- Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for individuals with obesity, diabetes mellitus and/or metabolic syndrome
- Level 4 Sports and Conditioning qualifications
Career options
- Working as a Personal Trainer for companies within the Physical Activity, Exercise and Fitness Industry or on a self-employed basis
- Creating and developing your own business in this sector.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 20/01/25 |
