Sport - Personal Trainer - Apprenticeship - Level 3

This occupation exists within a sector that plays an important role in improving the health of the nation, creating opportunities that get more people, more active, more often.

About the role

The role of a Personal Trainer is to coach clients on a one to one and small group basis towards their health and fitness goals. Through the design and provision of creative and personalised exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management, Personal Trainers will motivate clients to positively change their behaviour and improve their overall well-being.

Personal trainers:

• Provide specialist, tailored advice within their scope of practice, while always being aware of when to refer clients to relevant appropriate professionals for specialist information and guidance (e.g. physiotherapist, registered dietitian, medical specialist).
• Have a comprehensive understanding of business, finance, sales and marketing is also essential to enable the Personal Trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
• Are typically employed by a fitness or leisure centre or, once qualified, can be self-employed and should expect to work hours that may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

What will I learn?

By the end of this apprenticeship, you will have knowledge and an understanding of:

• anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
• lifestyle management and client motivation
• health and wellbeing
• exercise programme design and delivery
• exercise technique
• nutrition
• using IT to support delivery
• professional practice
• communication
• business acumen; marketing strategies, business planning etc.

This apprenticeship has an end-point assessment where you will complete:

• practical observation with questions and answers
• presentation with questions and answers
• interview with practical discussion

You will be given a grade of pass or distinction at the end of your end-point assessment. On successful completion of this apprenticeship the Personal Trainer will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and a Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS).

You will need:

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths
• A suitable employer who is available to start you as an apprentice

An interview will be required to identify your potential, commitment and motivation to achieve the apprenticeship. We will also use the interview as an opportunity to discuss your employer. Depending on your level of English and Maths, you may be asked to complete an initial assessment to show your ability to complete a further level 2 qualification in English and / or Maths.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable further experience and training in the fitness industry to support the role into fitness management or a specialist instructor.