Active IQ
Level 3
QN: 603/0895/3
Curriculum Active
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Active IQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 152 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Active IQ
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
152 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system in relation to health and fitness
- Know the structure and function of the skeletal system in relation to health and fitness
- Know the structure and function of the myofascial system in relation to health and fitness
- Know the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to health and fitness
- Know the structure and function of the endocrine system in relation to health and fitness
- Understand the role of the energy systems in relation to physical activity, exercise and training
- Know the structure and function of the digestive system in relation to health and fitness
2
Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of communication skills to effectively communicate and engage with clients
- Understand techniques used to effectively communicate and engage with clients
- Understand techniques used to support clients making lifestyle behaviour changes
- Understand how to create a positive environment that motivates and empowers clients, to meet their desired goals
- Know how to collect and interpret health screening and fitness assessment data
- Understand how technological advancements can help clients increase their activity levels and stay motivated and focused
- Understand how to monitor and interpret client data from a range of current information technology (IT) applications
- Be able to establish rapport and engage clients in conversation about their health and fitness
- Be able to collect meaningful information about clients
- Be able to assess clients’ readiness to change behaviour
- Be able to facilitate goal-setting and action planning
- Be able to provide relevant information to clients
- Be able to close sessions in a way that encourages ongoing client motivation and goal achievement
- Be able to use information technology (IT) applications in line with legislation and professional standards
- Be able to evaluate and adapt own communication styles
3
Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and professional requirements for personal training
- Understand health and safety in the workplace
- Understand the requirements of a self-employed individual
- Understand the legal and professional requirements for the management of personal information and records
- Understand marketing techniques and tactics
- Understand how to close a sale
- Understand how to set budgets and manage finances in a personal training business
- Understand how to monitor and interpret business data from a range of current information technology (IT) applications
- Understand how information technology (IT) applications are used to support effective business planning and delivery
- Understand the professional and personal importance of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Be able to plan and strategise to develop a successful personal training business
4
Programme design and delivery for personal training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of safe and effective personal training programme design
- Understand the principles of periodisation and how they can be used effectively to meet client goals and needs
- Know how to safely and effectively integrate the use of alternative environments into personal training sessions
- Know the considerations for planning and delivering group personal training sessions
- Understand the scope and professional boundaries of personal training pre and postnatal women
- Understand the scope and professional boundaries of personal training older adults
- Be able to design safe and effective personal training programmes and session plans
- Be able to provide a session introduction that prepares the client for exercise
- Be able to instruct safe and effective exercise technique
- Be able to monitor a client during exercise sessions
- Be able to provide motivation and encouragement
- Be able to monitor client progress and adapt the programme accordingly
- Be able to review client progress and satisfaction
5
The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to access credible information about nutrition for exercise and health
- Know common nutritional terms related to exercise and health
- Know the nutrients required to maintain health
- Know how nutrients from food are used to fuel and recover from physical activity
- Know how to estimate daily energy and nutrient requirements for clients with different goals
- Know the risks of poor nutritional and lifestyle practices
- Know the nutritional considerations for specific client groups
- Be able to analyse clients’ dietary habits and identify areas for improvement
6
Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how lifestyle factors affect a client’s health and wellbeing
- Understand commonly occurring medical conditions and how they may impact a client’s lifestyle
- Understand how to risk-stratify and when to refer clients with common medical conditions
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0895/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Active IQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2017
- Operational End
- Jul 2026