CYQ Certificate in Personal Training, Advanced Instruction, Level 3
Advanced programming to meet a broad range of client goals
The Personal Training, Advanced Instruction course, together with Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme, makes up the full CYQ Certificate in Personal Training. The course covers Anatomy and Physiology Level 3, Programming Personal Training with Clients and Delivering Personal Training Sessions.
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TARGET CANDIDATES
This course is designed for:
- Individuals working towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
- Gym Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications
- Those who are already working as Advanced Instructors but who lack a recognised qualification
PREREQUISITES
Candidates must be aged 18 or over and must already hold:
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Online course covers the theoretical elements of the following subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology, Level 3
- Cardiovascular system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Postural and core stability
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Energy systems
- Programming personal training with clients
- Different environments and equipment
- Flexibility, motors skills and core stability
- Advanced training systems
- Long term behavioural change
- Collecting information, fitness testing and taking measurements
- Screening, preparing and planning
- Identifying personal training goals
- Managing, reviewing and adapting programmes
- Delivering personal training sessions
- Advanced instruction
- Monitoring progress
- Encouragement and support
The course includes seven Practical Training Days and one Anatomy & Physiology Revision Day held at the YMCA in Cambridge.
In addition to the full online material, you will receive the CYQ Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Manual on the Revision Day to assist you with your learning and revision for the theory paper.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Assessment is held at the YMCA in Cambridge:
- Multiple choice Anatomy and Physiology Theory Paper
- Observed practical assessment of physical measurements
- Client profile
- Detailed 4 week personal training programme
- Overview of 12 week personal training programme
- Viva – questions on the programme
- Observed practical assessment of advanced training skills and application of advanced systems
- Note: your client will take part in the assessment
- Self-evaluation of your performance
PRACTICAL TRAINING DAYS 2012:
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