VTCT Skills
Level 3
QN: 603/3669/9
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 208 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
208 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied anatomy for exercise, fitness, health and wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skeletal system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and function of the muscular system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and function of the endocrine system in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the roles and function of the energy systems in relation to exercise, health and fitness programming
- Understand the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Understand the effects of exercise, health and fitness programming on the body systems
- Understand the life course of the anatomical and physiological systems of the body
2
Business awareness and acuity for personal trainers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the professional and legal requirements for running a personal training business
- Understand how to prepare a business plan
- Understand how to promote and sell services
- Be able to prepare a business and marketing strategy for a personal training business
3
Designing and delivering personal training programmes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to consult with clients and analyse information to design a tailored personal training programme
- Know how to prepare for and manage a personal training programme
- Know how to deliver and review personal training sessions to meet client needs
- Be able to consult with clients and conduct assessments
- Be able to analyse client information and design a tailored personal training programme
- Be able to deliver
- manage and review personal training sessions to meet client needs
4
Nutrition for exercise, fitness, health and wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key principles of nutrition and healthy eating
- Know the roles of the main nutrients and the importance of hydration
- Know the relationship between of nutrition, exercise, physical activity and health
- Know how to assess nutritional intake and apply nutritional strategies
- Be able to assess nutritional intake and apply nutritional strategies within scope of practice
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3669/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2018