NVQ Diploma in Personal Training
This qualification underpins the role of a personal trainer and is aimed at learners already working within the health and fitness industry. It allows learners to prove competence through demonstration of their knowledge and skills when working with individuals and groups of clients in a work-based personal training setting.
The qualification may also appeal to employers who wish to upskill their work force so they are fully competent in the workplace.
Learners will cover:
- Anatomy and physiology including:
- the heart and circulatory system
- the respiratory system
- structure and function of the skeleton
- musculoskeletal system
- postural and core stability
- the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise - Designing, managing and adapting a personal training programme
- Motivating and communicating effectively with clients
- Programming safe and effective exercise for a range of client
- The health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
- Applying the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
- Planning, marketing and selling services to clients
- Health, safety and welfare
| Total credit value: | 48 |
| Guided learning hours: | 295 |
| Ofqual accreditation number: | 501/0158/4 |
| CYQ qualification code: | QD3QNDPT01 |
| Accreditation start date: | 01/07/2010 |
| Accreditation end date: | 31/12/2013 |
| Certification end date: | 31/12/2016 |
| Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications |
| Mandatory Units | Credits | GLH |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise (also in Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training) | 6 | 43 |
| Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health (also in Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing) | 4 | 28 |
| Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation (also in Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Fitness) | 4 | 30 |
| Motivate Clients to Maintain LongTerm Adherence to Exercise and Physical Activity | 4 | 15 |
| Reflect On and Develop Own Practice in Providing Exercise and Physical Activity | 4 | 15 |
| Evaluate Exercise and Physical Activity Programmes | 3 | 14 |
| Apply the Principles of Nutrition to Support Client Goals as Part of an Exercise and Physical Activity Programme | 7 | 42 |
| Deliver Exercise and Physical Activity as Part of a Personal Training Programmme | 10 | 70 |
| Design, Manage and Adapta Personal Training Programme with Clients | 6 | 30 |
| Optional Units | Credits | GLH |
| Plan, Market and Sell Services | 5 | 26 |
- Allows learners entry to REPs at Level 3
- REPs CPD points: 20
- None. However, learners require access to clients and the appropriate facilities within a work environment.
- Coursework
- Portfolio of Evidence
- Multiple choice theory paper/eAssessment
- Practical examination
| NVQ Diploma in Personal Training | £60 |
| Syllabus | £10 |
| Learner Assessment Record | £10 |
 | Available for free download for CYQ approved centres:
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