Personal Fitness Trainer
Level 3

 
Title of learning programme Personal Fitness Trainer
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 14 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 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.

Structure

 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction

2

Professionalism and Ethics

3

Appraisal, Screening, testing and evaluation

4

The Consultation

5

Components of Fitness

6

Exercise Prescription

7 Programme Writing
8 Physiology of Healing
9 Identification of Sports Injuries
10 Foot and Ankle Injuries
11 Injuries of the leg
12 Injuries of the shoulder
13

Injuries of the hand, arm and elbow

14

Sports Injuries

15

Sports Injuries cont'd

16

Planning the diet

17

Role of the veg/vegan diet in sport

18

First Aid

19

Goal setting

20

Business Management

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Module 1 – Introduction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss professionalism and ethics showing which groups the personal trainer should pay particular professional care towards.

LO2 Define the knowledge based qualities of the personal trainer.
LO3 Identify six important personal qualities necessary when dealing with a client and mention what appearance/dress code the trainer should adopt.
 

Module 2 – Professionalism and Ethics.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce areas from where we can get our clientele.

LO2 Discuss potential client groups and factors to consider when selling yourself and your skills.
LO3 Analyse some examples where advantages/disadvantageous of personal trainers and fitness instructors come into play.
 
Module 3 – Appraisal, screening, testing and evaluation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the following:
Appraisal
Screening
Testing
Evaluation

LO2 Discuss other benefits gained during ‘process’.
LO3 Summarise the following therapies to reduce blood cholesterol levels:
Exercise
Diet
Drugs
LO4 Explain the method of measuring blood pressure and define Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure.
 

Module 4 – The Consultation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

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.

LO2

Explain and give details of the SMARTER Principle.

LO3 Identify the following instructions to be followed by the client before testing:
Clothing
Drinks/Snacks
The Venue
 

Module 5 – Components of Fitness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the Summary of the Components of Physical Fitness showing the different elements.
LO2

Explain why people undertake exercise programmes.

 

Module 6 – Exercise Prescription.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define venues and activities that you may supply on the back of a record card.
 

Module 7 – Programme Writing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce different programmes if training.
LO2

Summarise ‘key words’ and ‘phrases’.

 

Module 8 – Physiology of Healing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

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.

LO2

Explain the local effects of acute inflammation, describing clinical indications.

LO3

Describe the following concepts:
Regeneration
Resolution
Repair

 

Module 9 – Identification of sports injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define the following terms:
The ages concept
Psychological Fitness
Lifestyle
LO2 Explain the reasons for employing warm up and cool down routines.
 

Module 10 – Foot and ankle injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse some of the most common foot problems.

LO2

Introduce the posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments.

LO3

Explain the following
Loose bodies
Busitis
Prepatellar Bursa
Biceps Bursa
Semimembranosis Bursa

 

Module 11 – Injuries of the Leg.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss a stress fracture, giving symptoms, causes and treatment.
LO2

Evaluate a shin splint showing where it is found and giving symptoms, cause and treatment.

LO3

Analyse Achilles tendinitis showing causes, symptoms and methods of treatment.

 

Module 12 – Injuries of the Shoulder.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the two main muscles found in the neck, give a description of each and where they are situated.

LO2

Explain the following injuries, giving symptoms, causes and treatment:
Painful Arc
Frozen Shoulder
Dislocated Shoulder

 

Module 13 – Injuries of the hand, arm and elbow.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce symptoms, cause and treatment of the following injuries:
Sprained Thumb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Golfers Elbow

LO2

Summarise dislocated fingers and discuss finger infections.

 

Module 14 – Sports Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss food and digestion, include the six nutrient groups and the five food groups.
LO2

Identify Metabolism, Catabolism and Anabolism.

LO3

Discuss seven factors that influence heat production.

 

Module 15 – Sports Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain six myths relating to diet, nutrition and food.
 

Module 16 – Planning the Diet.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define the major mineral elements and trace elements.
LO2 Summarise vitamins, the role they play, their classification and the two solubles into which they are divided.
LO3 Introduce clinical signs of deficiencies of vitamins.
 

Module 17 – Role of the veg/vegan diet in sport.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify a selection of foods that if used regularly will promote muscle growth.
LO2

Analyse the foods a runner should avoid, eat and limit the intake of.

LO3

Explain the importance of eating patterns and define what portions are relative to.

 

Module 18 – First Aid.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe what treatment should be given for the following conditions:
Bruising and swelling
Blister
Nose Bleeds
Sunburn
LO2

Describe burns and scalds and list the types you are likely to encounter.

LO3

Discuss what First-Aid treatment for poisoning involves and the steps to take when poison has been ingested.

 

Module 19 – Goal Setting. 
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define self-concept and self-esteem.
 

Module 20 – Business Management.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify steps in assessing a business opportunity.
LO2

Summarise procedures to be followed in the organisation of a therapy practice.

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