Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma In Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (RQF)

(QRN –  601/5840/2)

Qualification Overview

The aim of the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (RQF) is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to enable them to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective fitness instruction and personal training sessions.

• Understand the key principles of exercise, fitness, and health
• Plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme
• Understand anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Develop effective working relationships with clients
• Maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment
• Design, manage, and adapt personal training programmes
• Understand nutrition in relation to physical activity programmes

Qualification Structure

To achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (RQF), learners must achieve 52 credits from all 10 mandatory units.

Learner Entry Requirements

There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading, and writing) involved so learners should have basic skills in communication at Level 2.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Level 3 National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Sport
• Level 3 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be a minimum of 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

Please note that 16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

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