Personal Training Bundle – PTI, Circuit Training, Studio Cycling & Mental Health

This qualification will further develop learners who have existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction to enable them to pursue a career in personal training.

During the qualification, students will further their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, nutrition and lifestyle factors that affect wellbeing. They will develop their communication skills and motivational practice to support change, planning and conducting physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources.

They will also gain an understanding of the legal and professional requirements for personal training, plus how to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they so wish.

Applicants must have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Gym Instruction and be able to evidence this prior to enrolment.

Courses are delivered over 24 weeks and are due to start at Broomfield Hall campus on:

Wednesday :  October – March over 24 weeks 

Course fees are £2225.

Adult Learner Loans are available for this course 

A minimum of eight candidates is required in order for each course to start. 

All applicants must have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Gym Instruction (or similar qualification) and should be able to evidence this achievement prior to starting the course.

Candidates must show a positive approach to delivering exercise classes and physical activity sessions, while also being highly motivated to take part in physical activity sessions and training.

Links to gyms or leisure centres are recommended in order to confirm your work experience placements.

Candidates need to be physically able to perform to the demands of the role.

Course content will cover:

There are six mandatory units to the PTI qualification :

• Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
• The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
• Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
• Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
• Programme design and delivery for personal training
• Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers

In addition the Bundle supplies the learner with the additional Active IQ qualifications of: 

• Studio Cycling
• Circuit Training
• Mental Health

Qualifications are linked against the CIMPSA professional standards for a PTI

The course will be delivered on our Broomfield Hall campus 

There will be a mixed model of classroom and practical gym based teaching sessions to allow for development confidence, knowledge leadership and skill progression that is required to complete the tasks and meet the needs of the industry 

Learners will be expected to provide their own learning equipment in the form of pens, paper, digital devices such as iPad or laptops (there will be some access to college laptops in classrooms and from the library onsite) to support the production of notes and assessment work.

The learner is expected to wear appropriate sport kit when undertaking practical activities 

 Although you do not need to be a member of a gym, it is expected that you will exercise and be physically active to role-model the expected behaviours of the career pathway you have opted to take.

Internal Assessment

To achieve this qualification, the learner is required to complete a number of different assessments, including:

• A case study working with a real client to enable the learner to complete an initial consultation, a food diary analysis, an educational activity for the client and a periodised programme including commentary/rationales and individual session plans

• Assignments – designing an infographic and educational information handout, recommending the use of technology to clients, and developing a new personal training business, including an initial business evaluation, market research and business planning

• Practical observations – consultations, training techniques and personal training

• Self-evaluation and reflective practice

Further study

Natural progression should be to the Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer qualification.

You may also consider applying for the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Careers

Alternatively, you may wish to seek employment as a personal trainer or fitness professional.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk