Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) - Part-time Format Helpful Information General Course Information The following document provides useful information and answers to frequently asked questions about the course you are booked to attend with YMCAfit. If you have any further questions, not addressed by this document, please contact the Learning Support Team: contact information can be found HERE. Qualification Qualification Name: Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) Qualification number: 603/2921/X YMCA Awards qualification code: QD3GYMPT01 Things to bring Your Course Tutor will be able to provide more information on a daily basis but this is an overview of what to bring on the first day: • • • • Your confirmation e-mail to gain access to the venue Suitable exercise clothing and footwear, a change of clothing, as you will be taking part in practical workshops Notepaper and pens If you are unsure about finding something for lunch, within or near the venue, you may want to bring a packed lunch Important Notes • • If you become pregnant, before or during your course, you will need a medical certificate from your doctor, which states that you are able to take part or continue. It is essential that you contact the Sales Advisors for advice and guidance. If you become injured or receive a diagnosis of a relevant medical condition before or during your course, you may need a medical certificate from your doctor, which states that you are able to take part or continue. It is essential that you contact the YMCAfit Sales Advisors for advice and guidance. 1 YMCA Fitness Industry Training. 111 Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3NP v1120 Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) - Part-time Format Helpful Information • • All qualifications must be achieved within 1 year of attending the course, without exception. Refunds will not be payable if a qualification is not achieved within the guided timeframe. You must have experience and be familiar with cardiovascular machines, free weights and fixed resistance machines. Support Tutor Throughout your course, you can contact one of our Support Tutors who will be able to provide information and support regarding your progression, format, structure and assessments of the course. The support tutors can be contacted: HERE YMCAfit eLearning You will be studying the Level 2 Common Units via our eLearning portal that includes: • • • • • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and fitness instructors Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment Lifestyle management and health awareness Gym based programme planning and preparation Gym based programme delivery and professional instruction You will also be studying the Level 3 Personal Training (Practitioner), via our eLearning portal that includes: • • • • • • Applied Anatomy and Physiology Applied Nutrition to Support Physical Activity Units Promoting wellness through client motivation and interaction Bespoke exercise programme Customised exercise programme instruction and communication techniques Business acumen for a successful personal trainer Online Course Resources and Worksheets 2 YMCA Fitness Industry Training. 111 Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3NP v1120 Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) - Part-time Format Helpful Information All resources will be provided in an electronic format, online. In addition, hard copy manuals are provided for: • • • • • • Gym Based Programme Delivery and Professional Instruction Manual Learner Assessment Records (LARs) Customised Exercise Programme Instruction Manual Bespoke Exercise Programme Design Manual Promoting Wellness Through Client Motivation Manual High Intensity Interval Training Manual • You will need to register and validate your e-learning account. Full details on how to do this will be provided via email. It is important that you access your online resources to familiarise yourself with your online resource portal. • Physical Participation This programme requires all students to participate in physical activities and various health assessments which students will carry out on each other. For more detailed guidelines you can refer to the manuals provided. If you have any objection to being tested, you must contact us before your course starts to ensure the necessary arrangements are made. If you do not contact us in advance, you may not be able to go forward to assessment. This may restrict you from further training that is dependent on this module. Who to contact Please follow this link to the YMCAfit website for a list of who to contact: Who to Contact Certification • • • A random sample of learner's work will be held to facilitate our Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process and External Verification (EV) by the Awarding Organisation All assessment results are deemed provisional until the quality assurance process is complete Where an assessment(s) result(s) is questioned or overruled by the IQA or EV a student may be required to re-take that assessment(s) 3 YMCA Fitness Industry Training. 111 Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3NP v1120 Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) - Part-time Format Helpful Information • • • • A claim for certification will be made once the IQA/EV process has been completed, all components of the required assessments have been successfully completed and evidence of any exemptions (if applicable) have been verified Awarding Organisation certificates will be provided via the Awarding Organisations’, student portal, electronically, no later than three months after successful achievement of the qualification and subject to the IQA/EV process YMCAfit certificates will be provided via email in a pdf format upon achievement Please ensure your email address is up to date to prevent delays 4 YMCA Fitness Industry Training. 111 Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3NP v1120
