PROGRESSION

This qualification provides progression to:

• This qualification provides progression to Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training for learners who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in personal training
• Learners may also progress onto qualifications in related sectors, like Sports Massage, where they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practice sports massage alongside personal training in the health club environment or own business
• Alternatively, learners may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing onto qualifications mapping to additional branches of the Level 3 Standards, such as Exercise Referral and Leisure Management
• The qualification will provide knowledge and practical skills to enhance provision alongside other academic courses such as: National Diploma in Sports Studies, A-level PE and HND in Sport and Leisure

LINKS TO NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

There are direct links to the NOS in Instructing Exercise and Fitness:

• C22 Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation
• C317 Motivate clients to maintain long term adherence to exercise and physical activity
• A335 Reflect on and develop own practice in providing exercise and physical activity
• D459 Evaluate exercise and physical activity programmes
• D460 Design, manage and adapt a personal training programme with clients D461 Deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a personal training programme
• D462 Apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme