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:
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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
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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.
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Level 3 Diploma in Gym
Instructing and Personal Training
(Practitioner) - Part-time Format
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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:
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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:
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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
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Level 3 Diploma in Gym
Instructing and Personal Training
(Practitioner) - Part-time Format
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All resources will be provided in an electronic format, online. In addition, hard copy manuals
are provided for:
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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Level 3 Diploma in Gym
Instructing and Personal Training
(Practitioner) - Part-time Format
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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
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