Personal Fitness Trainer
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Title of learning programme |
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Personal Fitness Trainer |
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Programme level |
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3 |
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Duration of learning programme
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14 weeks x 10 hours |
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Total number of learning hours per programme |
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140 * |
* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant
upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you
grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end
of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and
returned to your personal tutor.
Module |
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Module Title |
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1 |
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Introduction |
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Professionalism and Ethics |
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Appraisal, Screening, testing and evaluation |
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The Consultation |
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Components of Fitness |
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Exercise Prescription |
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7 |
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Programme Writing |
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8 |
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Physiology of Healing |
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9 |
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Identification of Sports Injuries |
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10 |
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Foot and Ankle Injuries |
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11 |
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Injuries of the leg |
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12 |
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Injuries of the shoulder |
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13 |
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Injuries of the hand, arm and elbow |
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14 |
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Sports Injuries |
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Sports Injuries cont'd |
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16 |
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Planning the diet |
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Role of the veg/vegan diet in sport |
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First Aid |
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Goal setting |
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Business Management |
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Module 1 Introduction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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LO1 |
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Discuss professionalism and ethics showing which groups the personal
trainer should pay particular professional care towards. |
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LO2 |
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Define the knowledge based qualities of the personal trainer. |
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LO3 |
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Identify six important personal qualities necessary when dealing with a
client and mention what appearance/dress code the trainer should adopt. |
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Module 2 Professionalism and Ethics.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Introduce areas from where
we can get our clientele. |
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LO2 |
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Discuss potential client groups and factors to consider when selling
yourself and your skills. |
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LO3 |
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Analyse some examples where advantages/disadvantageous of personal
trainers and fitness instructors come into play. |
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Module 3 Appraisal, screening, testing and evaluation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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LO1 |
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Describe the following:
Appraisal
Screening
Testing
Evaluation |
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LO2 |
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Discuss other benefits gained during process. |
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LO3 |
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Summarise the following therapies to reduce blood cholesterol levels:
Exercise
Diet
Drugs |
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LO4 |
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Explain the method of measuring blood pressure and define Systolic Blood
Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure. |
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Module 4 The Consultation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Examine the areas you must be prepared in when making initial contact and
show four points that must remembered when discussing the content of the
contract. |
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LO2 |
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Explain and give details of the SMARTER Principle. |
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LO3 |
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Identify the following instructions to be followed by the client before
testing:
Clothing
Drinks/Snacks
The Venue |
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Module 5 Components of Fitness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Discuss the Summary of the Components of Physical Fitness showing the
different elements. |
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LO2 |
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Explain why people undertake exercise programmes. |
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Module 6 Exercise Prescription.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Define venues and activities that you may supply on the back of a record
card. |
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Module 7 Programme Writing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Introduce different programmes if training. |
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Summarise key words and phrases. |
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Module 8 Physiology of Healing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Summarise four common visible forms of healing, introduce four events
occurring during the Acute IR and include changes that appear in early
stages of acute Inflammation. |
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LO2 |
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Explain the local effects of acute inflammation, describing clinical
indications. |
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LO3 |
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Describe the following concepts:
Regeneration
Resolution
Repair |
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Module 9 Identification of sports injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Define the following terms:
The ages concept
Psychological Fitness
Lifestyle |
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LO2 |
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Explain the reasons for employing warm up and cool down routines. |
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Module 10 Foot and ankle injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Analyse some of the most common foot problems. |
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LO2 |
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Introduce the posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments. |
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LO3 |
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Explain the following
Loose bodies
Busitis
Prepatellar Bursa
Biceps Bursa
Semimembranosis Bursa |
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Module 11 Injuries of the Leg.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Discuss a stress fracture, giving symptoms, causes and treatment. |
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LO2 |
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Evaluate a shin splint showing where it is found and giving symptoms,
cause and treatment. |
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LO3 |
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Analyse Achilles tendinitis showing causes, symptoms and methods of
treatment. |
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Module 12 Injuries of the Shoulder.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Describe the two main muscles found in the neck, give
a description of each and where they are situated. |
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LO2 |
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Explain the following injuries, giving symptoms,
causes and treatment:
Painful Arc
Frozen Shoulder
Dislocated Shoulder |
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Module 13 Injuries of the hand, arm and elbow.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Introduce symptoms, cause and treatment of the
following injuries:
Sprained Thumb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Golfers Elbow |
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LO2 |
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Summarise dislocated fingers and discuss finger infections. |
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Module 14 Sports Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Discuss food and digestion, include the six nutrient groups and the five
food groups. |
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Identify Metabolism, Catabolism and Anabolism. |
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LO3 |
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Discuss seven factors that influence heat production. |
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Module 15 Sports Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Explain six myths relating to diet, nutrition and food. |
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Module 16 Planning the Diet.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Define the major mineral elements and trace elements. |
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LO2 |
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Summarise vitamins, the role they play, their classification and the two
solubles into which they are divided. |
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LO3 |
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Introduce clinical signs of deficiencies of vitamins. |
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Module 17 Role of the veg/vegan diet in sport.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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LO1 |
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Identify a selection of foods that if used regularly will promote muscle
growth. |
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LO2 |
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Analyse the foods a runner should avoid, eat and
limit the intake of. |
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LO3 |
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Explain the importance of eating patterns and define
what portions are relative to. |
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Module 18 First Aid.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Describe what treatment should be given for the following conditions:
Bruising and swelling
Blister
Nose Bleeds
Sunburn |
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LO2 |
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Describe burns and scalds and list the types you are
likely to encounter. |
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LO3 |
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Discuss what First-Aid treatment for poisoning
involves and the steps to take when poison has been ingested. |
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Module 19 Goal Setting.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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LO1 |
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Define self-concept and self-esteem. |
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Module 20 Business Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
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LO1 |
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Identify steps in assessing a business opportunity. |
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LO2 |
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Summarise procedures to be followed in the
organisation of a therapy practice. |
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