The aim of this qualification is to develop learners with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to pursue a career in personal training. During the qualification learners will cover:
· Anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness.
· Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness.
· Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing.
· Analysis of client information using the most accepted techniques.
· Assessment of a client’s current health and fitness status.
· Planning and conducting of physical activity sessions, within a variety of environments using multiple resources.
· Client consultations using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change.
· Communication skills to effectively build successful relationships with their clients and other health care professionals.
· 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.
These courses are delivered at regular intervals throughout the year, please get in touch to discuss a suitable date.
Call: 01473 382600
Email: business@suffolk.ac.uk
£1200