Personal Training and Instruction - Level 3
90144
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
This course will advance your knowledge in the health and fitness industry and prepare you for a career as a Personal Trainer in private and public health and fitness providers, or as a self-employed trainer.
The physical components and practical assessments involve both gym and outdoor based sessions. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop a range of skills, techniques and personal qualities that you will need for successful performance in the workplace.
The course comprises of both theory and practical elements, which will develop the underpinning knowledge achieved at Level 2. This Level 3 qualification is fast becoming the minimum requirement for all Personal Trainers.
The programme also includes studying Maths and English towards GCSE grade 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C) if you do not already have these grades.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sports Conditioning
- The principles of exercise and fitness, programming and nutrition
- Instructing and adapt personal training sessions
- Effective working relationships with clients
- Health, safety and welfare in the fitness environment
- Planning and delivering a group exercise session in an outdoor environment
- Business planning
- University
- Higher/Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment
- Personal Trainer
- Gym Instructor
- Health Trainer
- Community Sports Coach
- Fitness Instructor
- Physiotherapist
- Conditioning Coach
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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