Level 3

Certificate in Sports Massage 

This new Level 3 qualification is an ideal addition to the skill set of the Personal Trainer allowing them to diversify their services to clients and increase their employment potential. With the opportunities presented by the run up to London 2012, it also opens up the possibility of working with both amateur and professional athletes.

The qualification allows entry on to the Sports Massage Association's (SMA) register at Level 3.

Candidates will learn:

NVQ in Leisure Management

This qualificaton is relevant for candidates currently working in the leisure industry. It is designed to develop the skills required for a management role within a fitness environment. These skills are learned and assessed while the candidate is in the workplace.

Candidates will learn:

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

This qualification is particularly relevant for candidates who want to start teaching in the FE Sector.

Candidates will learn:

Understanding the Fitness, Leisure and Recreation Industry

This qualification is particularly relevant for candidates who would like an effective and relevant introduction to the exercise and fitness industry. It is also a Mandatory Technical Certificate for the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework.

Candidates will learn:

NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise in the context of Gym or Group Exercise

This qualification is relevant for candidates who wish to run advanced sessions in gym or group exercise. It is delivered and assessed in the workplace.

Candidates will learn:

Certificate in Training and Development in the Active Leisure Sector

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who wish to pursue a career in training and development within the active leisure sector.

Candidates will learn:

Certificate in Teaching Yoga

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who wish to pursue a career in teaching Yoga. It is also relevant for those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

Candidates will learn:

• How to plan, teach and evaluate a safe and effective yoga training session
• Appropriate health and safety considerations
• Yoga training approaches and techniques
• How to set up a class

Structure

Certificate in Teaching Mat Pilates

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who wish to pursue a career in teaching Mat Pilates. It is also relevant for those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

Candidates will learn:

Certificate in Personal Training

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who have an interest in working one to one with healthy adults.

Candidates will learn:

Certificate in Internal Verifying in the Active Leisure Sector

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who wish to pursue a career in internal verifying and quality assuring vocationally-related qualifications within the active leisure sector.

Candidates will learn: