Entry Requirements: There are no specific pre-requisite qualifications but some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2
You’ll learn from this course: • To recognise the major bones, muscles, cardiovascular-respiratory system, movement capability and energy systems relating to fitness and exercise. • How to conduct fitness assessments for cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, blood pressure and body composition. • How to play and teach personalised fitness programmes. • How to assess a client’s starting and initiate SMART goals towards a fitness or physical activity training programme. • How to create and review periodised training programmes around client’s needs and wants. • How to understand the evaluate food labels towards client nutritional goals. • How to engage and provide motivating exercise and fitness sessions.
