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Why Opt for a Personal Training Diploma?
September 23, 2016Anita Lemon

Why Opt for a Personal Training Diploma?

It’s a popular question. It’s requires that little bit more investment and time commitment so when exactly is it sensible to complete a Personal Training Diploma course?

By completing an advanced Personal Training Diploma course you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills ensuring you’re ready to work at a high level in the fitness sector. Especially popular among those looking to fast-track their gym-based PT career or take the freelance route you’ll be ready to work with a wide range of clients and typically can charge a premium for your expertise and talent by offering additional services such as fitness testing, nutritional advice and sports specialist training.

This course builds on the Certificate content with extra theory based learning in reflective practice, advanced programme design and execution.

Fitness Course Modules

Your personal trainer course comprises a combination of theory based learning and gym-based workshops to develop your hands on personal training skills

1 – Principles of exercise, fitness and health
2 – Reflective practice
3 – Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure
4 – Anatomy and physiology
5 – Client motivation skills for long term exercise adherence
6 – Evaluate exercise and physical activity programmes
7 – Design, manage and adapt personal training programmes
8 – Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training
Programme
9 – Apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an
exercise and physical activity programme

This popular route to PT qualification quickly establishes our Personal Trainer graduates as an expert in their field. You will use your newly acquired skills every day with a wide range of different clients truly flourishing in your career.

Personal Training Diploma Course Pre requisites

As this is an advanced qualification you need to already hold a level 2 fitness qualification.

Most popular is the Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Fitness Instructing. If you don’t have this and are just starting out our combined Personal Training Diploma Package leads to your level 2 and level 3 Diploma fitness qualifications.

Naturally you’d also need to have a keen interest in fitness and the principles of a healthy lifestyle. This natural passion and positivity has a magnetic effect on like-minded clients seeking your motivation and expertise to help them achieve their goals.

How is the Course Assessed?

You will compile your very own portfolio to show case you have met the course learning criteria. You will also gather gym based evidence to support your learning and attend practical workshops to hone your skills. Your course culminates in your running your very own personal training session giving you the chance to show case all your learning.

What’s Next?

Ready to take the next step?

If you’d like to find out more about how a Personal Training Diploma can help kick-start your career get in touch and our friendly team will be on hand to help.

Anita Lemon
Anita is a Course Director at the Academy of Fitness Professionals and joined the board in 2013. With a proven background in blue chip corporate management, training and development including Lloyds Banking Group, Prudential and Renault-Nissan she is committed to offering the very best student experience both in terms of education and value. Specialist qualifications spanning the past 25 years include; training and development, business management, finance and diet and nutrition. Anita holds a Diploma in Nutrition and she is a certified Metabolic Typing Advisor.
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