Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide personal training and gym-based exercise to the general public and to gain employment in the fitness industry.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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VTCT (ITEC) Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health
ITEC - Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment
ITEC - Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC - Planning Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
ITEC - Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity
ITEC - Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme
ITEC - Delivering Personal Training Sessions
ITEC - Programming Personal Training with Clients
ITEC - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
