PTI Diploma in Personal Training
9
Months
The purpose of these qualifications is to enable learners to coach clients – one to one and in small groups – towards their health and fitness goals. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be aged 16 plus. Ideally they should have some experience of gym-based exercises as participation in a variety of gym-based practical sessions will be required throughout the qualification. Learners should also have communication skills pitched at level 2 which can be developed during the course.
Qualification Structure
The learner must complete the eleven mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Anatomy & physiology for exercise & fitness instructors
- Unit 2: Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
- Unit 3: Lifestyle management & health awareness
- Unit 4: Gym-based programme planning and preparation
- Unit 5: Gym-based programme delivery and professional instruction
- Unit 6: Applied anatomy and physiology
- Unit 7: Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction
- Unit 8: Bespoke exercise programme design
- Unit 9: Customised exercise programme instruction and communication techniques
- Unit 10: Nutrition to support physical activity
- Unit 11: Business acumen for a successful Personal Training Practice
Also Included
If you choose the Gold or Platinum Course you will receive the following
(full details are shown when you click the Course Options button):
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
Biomechanics Online Workshop
Performance Nutrition Online Workshop
Small Group Personal Training – The Role of a Coach Online Workshop
Training Female Athletes Online Workshop
Motivation and Behavioural Science Techniques to Help Clients Get and Stay Active LIVE Online Workshop
Assessment
This qualification is assessed by:
Multiple choice test
Assessment workbook
Observation of practical skills
Portfolio of evidence (Learner assessment record)
Location
*As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
Accreditation
Course Dates
TERM 1 – September-November 2023
Sept 25th +
Sept 27th,29th (Both LIVE Online) +
October 4th,23rd,25th +
November 6th,8th,13th,15th,17th
5.30-9.30pm each night
*Above are the Face to Face Tutorials (unless noted) which take place in our offices in Queen’s University PEC Belfast – Attendance is compulsory to complete the qualification.
TERM 2 – January-March 2024
Jan 22nd +
Jan 24th,26th,29th,31st + February 2nd (All 5 LIVE Online) +
February 7th +
February 12th,14th (Both LIVE Online)
February 26th,28th +
March 11th,13th,20th,22nd
5.30-9.30pm each night
*Above are the Face to Face Tutorials (unless noted) which take place in our offices in Queen’s University PEC Belfast – Attendance is compulsory to complete the qualification.
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Motivation and Behavioural Science Techniques to Help Clients Get and Stay Active Workshop –
March 25th (6-9pm) – LIVE Online
TERM 3 – April-June 2024
The following workshops will also be added to your account on April 8th 2024:
Performance Nutrition Workshop
Training Female Athletes Workshop
Intrinsic Biomechanics Workshop
Small Group Personal Training Workshop
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You will also receive access to the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) on April 8th 2024
