Sport and Recreation Level 3

Qualification Level

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

During your Pre-Entry Assessment we will work with you to establish the best range of courses and levels to help you achieve your goals

Duration of programme

1-3 years

Entry Requirements

Ideally the candidate will meet the following criteria before entry to the course:

• Will have previously studied on a Level 2 programme (preferable but not essential)
• Will have identified potential areas for work placement opportunities
• Will have GCSE grades D – F in English or Key Skills Literacy, Numeracy and Communication Level 1
• Will have ICT Key Skills Level 1 (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of competency
• Will have an interest in Fitness and Health
• Will have experience of working as part of a team, for example as a member of a club, team(s) or organisation(s)
• Will be able to demonstrate the ability to work under own initiative
• Will have good verbal communication and knowledge of the Leisure industry

Will be of smart appearance and demonstrate a good attitude towards physical fitness

Course Information

The aim of this course is to provide the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required for candidates to undertake assessment to complete the full NVQ Diploma in Personal Training. This course is considered an advanced entry qualification for the industry and at the end of the course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s systems and the effect of exercise on them
• Screen participants medically and refer to appropriate authorities where necessary
• Demonstrate relevant health and safety considerations
• Prescribe exercise for participants without special considerations
• Have an enhanced knowledge of exercise constraints for participants with special considerations
• Apply the principles of nutrition to personal training programmes
• Plan and deliver safe and effective Physical Activity and Exercise programmes
• Perform safe and effective Physical Activity and Exercise instruction
• Set up and take down Sport & Recreation equipment
• Review, evaluate and analyse Instruction of Physical Activity and Exercise programmes

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive certification which entitles them to practice within the industry

Teaching Methods

We employ strategies for the teaching of theoretical, practical and assessment elements of the course based on individualised experiential learning that allows the trainees to operate on an equal footing to those of mainstream providers. Staff will identify individual needs and provide solutions to aid the trainee with building confidence, mobility, spatial awareness and communicational skills

The trainee has excellent opportunities for development of work based practical skills with the provision of evening classes in which they can assist, under supervision, in a state of the art facility where all equipment is Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accredited

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include the production of a portfolio of evidence of the learner’s own work. Ongoing observation of the learner’s application of practical skills with final summative assessment to gauge against national standards

Course Combination Suggestions

Every individual timetable includes Independent Living Skills, Orientation & Mobility, IT skills and development along with the options to learn braille and play sport

Course Enrichment Opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to participate in, and eventually instruct, a series of fitness classes that are open to local community users, other students and staff in a real working fitness suite

Progression Opportunities

On completion of the course you may decide to seek work within the industry, progress on to a higher level sport programme or combine the qualification with compatible qualifications

Work Based Learning

There are excellent work based learning opportunities in thePoint4 fitness suite, which has a membership comprising students, staff and the general public. Students have opportunities to work with fully qualified fitness professionals and experience a wide range of physical activities and classes that are offered to the members.

Students have to identify and work with Case Studies, designing and monitoring a 12 week progressive fitness programme. This provides an extremely valuable and unique opportunity for the candidate to gain experience of working with a wide variety of fitness professionals, groups and individuals of different ages, gender, ability and disability, which would be difficult to replicate in any other setting

Meet our students

Select the Word document below to read the profile of current Level 3 student, David;

David Profile

Read the speech David read at the opening of the UK’s first Sports Academy for people with visual impairments at RNC!