YMCA
Level 3
QN: 610/3995/0
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 276 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
276 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Anatomy and Physiology for exercise and fitness professionals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand anatomical terminologyLO2: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the skeletal systemLO3: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the muscular systemLO4: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the cardiovascular systemLO5: Understand classification, structure, and function of the respiratory systemLO6: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the nervous systemLO7: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the endocrine systemLO8: Understand the structure and function of the digestive systemLO9: Understand the classification, structure, and function of the energy systemsLO10: Understand the interrelationship between the anatomical and physiological systemsLO11: Understand lifespan changes which affect the body system, health, and wellbeingLO12: Understand the effects of exercise on body systems
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Business acumen for health and fitness professionals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1. Understand marketing strategies, techniques and market research for business planning and promotionLO2: Understand how to promote and sell health and fitness services and productsLO3: Know the principles of business planning and business financialsLO4: Be able to plan, implement, review and adapt strategies to gain and retain clients and ensure business
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Consultation and Assessment for personal training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand the consultations and assessment processLO2: Be able to collect and analyse information to provide exercise, lifestyle and nutritional guidance to meet the needs of the client
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Nutrition for physical activity and exercise
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the principles of nutrition for health and wellbeing2. Understand how to collect, analyse and use information relating to nutrition and health3. Be able to collect and analyse nutritional information and make appropriate recommendations
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Plan, deliver and evaluate outdoor training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand principles for planning and designing outdoor training sessionsLO2: Be able to plan outdoor trainingLO3: Be able to prepare to instruct outdoor training sessionsLO4: Be able to deliver outdoor training sessionsLO5: Be able to review the session and reflect on practice
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YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)
Plan, deliver and evaluate personal training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of programme design including specificity, overload, progression, and reversibility.
- Apply the principles of programme design to create a safe and effective exercise programme for a client with specific needs.
- Analyse how different client needs and scope of practice influence the design of exercise programmes.
- Design exercise sessions that incorporate different modes of exercise and are suitable for different environments.
- Design a safe and effective exercise session for a small group, considering group dynamics and individual variations.
- Construct a personalised exercise programme that meets the assessed needs of an individual client.
- Construct a group exercise programme that meets the assessed needs of a small group.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a personal training session through observation and monitoring of client performance.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3995/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025