What you'll learn
To succeed in the personal training game, you need to go beyond simply counting reps. It might seem obvious, but it’s important to underline this fact. To become an expert in this field, you’ll need in-depth knowledge and specialist skills, which is exactly what we’ll teach you on your course!
This level 3 personal trainer course has been specifically designed to make you more adaptable, more marketable and more versatile than the competition. Here’s just a brief overview of what you’ll learn on your course:
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Anatomy and physiology
Musculoskeletal system
Posture and core stability
Cardiovascular & respiratory system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Energy systems
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Nutrition to support physical activity
The digestive system
Macronutrients & micronutrients
Water and optimum hydration
Healthy eating guidelines
Eating disorders
Designing a nutrition programme
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Planning personal training sessions
Progressive exercise programming
Programming advanced resistance training,
Planning stretching and CV training
Measuring and monitoring performance
Reviewing personal training programmes
Screening and gathering information
Goal setting and exercise counselling
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Delivering personal training sessions
Advanced warm-ups and cool-downs
Teaching advanced resistance training
Teaching advanced CV training
Developing core stability
Advanced teaching skills
Passive and active fitness assessments
Functional fitness training
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Business acumen for personal training
Running your PT business
Setting business objectives
Marketing, digital marketing and promotion
Accounting and finance
Cash flow forecasting
Consumer behaviour
