DAO
Level 3
QN: 610/5569/4
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DAO Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instruction and Strength and Conditioning
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 534 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
DAO
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
534 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy, Diet and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the human anatomy
- Know about the body systems
- Know about diet and nutrition
- Be able to apply exercise anatomy and physiology
2
Conducting strength and conditioning assessments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about strength and conditioning assessments
- Be able to conduct strength and conditioning assessments
3
Human Performance Interventions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about performance psychology
- Know about mindset
- Know about exercise and physiology
- Know about brain function in physical exercise
- Be able to demonstrate wellbeing and human performance (HP) interventions
4
Leading Strength and Conditioning Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about strength and conditioning-based activities
- Be able to prepare and plan for strength and conditioning sessions
- Be able to deliver strength and conditioning training sessions
5
Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about stressors and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
- Know about recovery modalities
- Know about mobility and flexibility
- Be able to demonstrate recovery techniques
6
Roles and responsibilities in the fitness industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an organisation's position in the strength and conditioning industry
- Know about the responsibilities of a strength and conditioning trainer
- Be able to comply with organisational requirements as a strength and conditioning trainer
- Know about the participant consultation process
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5569/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- DAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2025