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Personal Trainer Professional Practice

Personal Trainer Professional Practice 100 Hours Certificate Course

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A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS

Enhance your personal training business and stand out from the rest. This course will give you lots of tips and guide you through how to provide your clients with better service and more offerings than your competitors.

Enhance your business, help your clients achieve results and build your brand as a personal trainer.

The Benefits Of This Course

People who understand how to train, wanting to work as a personal trainer
Fitness leaders, coaches, health professionals
Personal trainers seeking to better manage their work

PERSONAL TRAINING PROFESSIONALS
Personal trainers are fitness professionals who help people to attain health and fitness goals. Personal training is not just about helping someone to become as slim as they want to be or to have the muscles they want.

It is also about helping people to find a peak level of health, wellbeing and fitness and achieving what they want to achieve.

Personal trainers usually operate on a one-to-one basis, but occasionally will work with small groups. They will work to develop an individual fitness programme for their client, that helps to motivate them and guide them to achieve their goals.

As we said, some clients may want to lose weight, some may want to gain muscle, some may want to improve their overall health. There is no overall plan for all clients, that is why it is called personal training, each client has an individual plan.

The personal trainer will help the client to exercise properly, use equipment/weights properly and provide them with specific plans to do this.

Personal training is the ideal career for anyone who is interested in helping others to stay healthy and well.

Lessons

There are 7 lessons:

1. Role of a personal trainer

Personal training professionals
Purpose of personal training
Medical approval for exercise
Barriers to exercise
Major benefits of personal training
Daily work and responsibilities of personal trainers

2. Qualities of a personal trainer

Desirable character traits of the personal trainer
Core services on offer
A personal trainer and their role in motivation
Level of concern or tension (good stress)
Success
Knowledge of results
Education or training the professionals

3. What you need to know – expertise for success

Basic components of physical fitness
The human body
Energy production
Energy and exercise
Considerations for effective business

4. Expanding a personal training service

Common types of personal trainers
Business basics
Expanding your services into other areas
Specialised services

5. Working with new clients

Working with new clients – meet and greet
Pre-screening
Anthropometric measurements
Summarise what you know about the client

6. Working with clients to create fitness plans and programs

Taking baseline measures & assessing progress
The role of exercise in weight control
Calculating ideal body weight
Human movement & types of fitness programs
Working with older adults
Instructing young people
Over-exercising
Other exercise considerations

7. Managing client departures

Ending the trainer-client relationship
Difficult clients
Ending the relationship
Finding new clients

Learning Goals

Explain the role and qualities of a professional personal trainer.
Recommend broad areas of focus that a client should attend to in order to improve their training outcomes.
Investigate ways to expand a personal training service.
Explain how to brand yourself and start working with new clients.
Develop fitness plans and programs according to the needs of clients.
Explain how to manage client departures and terminate difficult clients.

Practical (Set Tasks)

Examinations

Program Summary

More Information

How does it differ to other types of exercise professionals?

A personal trainer is not the same as other health professionals, such as gym instructors or sports coaches. They will use similar skills and have similar knowledge, but they do not operate in the same way. For example, a gym instructor may teach fitness classes to a group of people.

They will show all clients the same exercise (although they may also offer options for people who may struggle with particular exercises due to fitness levels, disability, age, etc), but basically, they will show all people in the class the same form of exercise.

A personal trainer will work with a client on an individual basis, working out fitness and health plans for them alone.

A sports coach may help a team or individual to become their best to play a certain sport, such as football or running or volleyball, but their focus is the particular sport, as well as the person’s overall health and fitness.

A sports coach may want a team member to have an overall health and wellbeing level, but also be trained in certain areas. For example, a volley player may need to know how to jump high and explosively. A 100-metre runner needs to be able to start off explosively and run quickly for a short period. A long-distance runner needs to develop stamina to keep going for a long distance.

A personal trainer may also be a fitness trainer or sports coach or other health professional. But they can work with clients as well, personally and individually.

What types of people can benefit from having a personal trainer?
Anyone can benefit from having a personal trainer. We might use someone to mow our lawn or repair our car, so at times, a client’s health and fitness may also need a tune up.

This is where a professional may be needed. A personal trainer is not just for celebrities or people with lots of time and money to spare, it is for anyone who wants to improve their health and well-being. So personal trainers may work with people who want to:

Lose weight
Gain muscle
Define their body in some way
Improve their cardiovascular fitness
Improve their health after an injury or illness
Maintain their health more effectively due to a health condition
Improve their health and wellbeing just because they realise that they need to
Improve their health and wellbeing and know they will not do it on their own.

The personal trainer role is therefore a varied one, and an individualised approach is necessary.

Assessment

Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one and a half hour exam, in your own location.

If you don’t cope well with exams then you may elect to undertake a project instead. This is a popular option.

In addition, most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson placed before the assignment. This is an opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge and skills and practical experience. This ADL feature is an added bonus not found at most online schools. Set Tasks are not required for assessment.

Some courses also have optional Self-Tests which are available on our online learning platform. These are not available by correspondence or by USB, and do not form part of your overall grade.

How our courses work

Choose Your Learning Method
You choose how you would like to receive your course material, i.e., Online, USB or Correspondence. The choice is yours. You may also work on online or offline.
Tutor Allocation
Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited.
Feedback and Assignments
Tutor Feedback is an essential component in helping you understand the subject matter. Tutor feedback is given in the form of notes written on the assignment. We encourage you to contact your Tutor where help with clarification and understanding of course material may be required.

Your assignments are located at the end of each lesson. You submit them for marking whenever you are ready. There is no time limit.
Set Tasks and Self-Tests
Most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson before for the assignment. This is where you get the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge, skills and practical experience. Many modules also have short Self-Tests.
Exams
Once all assignments have been completed you may then elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead.
Once the exam or project part of the course is completed, your Certificate is then processed. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for this.
Design Your Own Qualification
ADL offers students the flexibility to self-design their own qualification – bundling together a combination of 100-hour modules into a qualification higher than a certificate.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is a list of the most often asked FAQ’s.

General

Q. Why should I enrol with the Academy for Distance Learning?
A. Here at ADL, our students are our priority – we treat everyone as a unique individual.

Q. Do I need to buy text books?
A. No, as each module has been written by highly qualified industry professionals. The content of the material is presented in such a way that text books are not required. However, if you require additional reading your tutor will be able to supply a list.

Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while? (eg. become sick, go on holidays, have a baby, move house, etc)
A. It’s OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.

Q. Is there an age limit?
A. There is no maximum age limit. We do however, have a minimum age limit of 18 years. Below that age parental consent would be required.

Q. Are your courses up-to date?
A. Our courses are revised and updated on a rotation system.

Q. Do you have a Cancellation policy?
A. Yes. We have a cancellation policy that is fair and equitable. For further details please click here.

Q. Will I have any opportunity to engage with other students?
A. We have a Student Community group based on facebook! If you don’t have a facebook account already, you could make one just for talking with fellow students on the group.

Enrolment

Q. When can I enrol/start?
A. You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self- paced.

Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
A. Our courses are available to anyone, anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. The course content is relevant to any country, culture or economy.

Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
A. You complete the course at any time that is convenient for you.

Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.

Assessment

Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.

Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.

Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –

Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.

Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.

Qualifications

Q. What qualification will I receive?
A. For individual modules, you would be awarded a Certificate endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualifications, UK), providing you complete all assignments and the exam. If you just want to complete only the assignments and not sit for the exam or finish a Project, then a Letter of Achievement would be awarded. For more details on qualifications available please click here.

Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?
A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.

Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.

Tutors

Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.

Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
A. Yes – you have unlimited access to your tutor via email through our Online Classroom. You can always leave a message with ADL requesting your tutor to contact you. You decide on how much or how little contact you wish to have.

Q. Practical work – How is this done?
A. To find out more about this part of the course please visit the section on How Our Courses Work here.

Career Options

What's Included

What your tuition fees include

All Course Material via Online, USB or Correspondence
Assignments Marked
Professional Tutor Feedback
Set Tasks - Practical Exercises to help you develop skills
Self-Tests – multiple choice questions at the end of lessons in most modules
Unlimited Personal Tutor Support – via our student classroom
Committed and Friendly Admin Support – vital to your success
All ADL Exam or Project fees (exception RHS exams)
Qualification Certificate
Official Transcript with assignment grades
Student Manual

Plus FREE

There are no hidden extras

Career Opportunities

FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications

GENERAL

If you require further details about any of the RHS industry recognised qualifications please, call one of our friendly RHS Course Advisors on +44 (0)1227 789 649 or email: [email protected]

Q: When can I Enrol/Start My RHS Course With ADL?
A: Anytime, Anywhere. There are no enrolment deadlines.

Q: I live Overseas. Can I Study From Overseas?
A: You can study any of the RHS theory qualifications overseas. All courses are offered in English. You will need to email RHS Qualifications direct to arrange sitting for your examination overseas.

Q: Is There a Time Limit for Completing an RHS Qualification?
A: At present there are no time limits. However, RHS is contemplating in the future, the introduction of course time-lines.

Q: Are There Any Entry Requirements (Pre-Requisites)?
A: The RHS Theory courses do not require prerequisites, previous experience or any knowledge of horticulture. You just need passion for all things horticulture.

Q: What Course Should I Start With First? I Am New To RHS Qualifications.
A: We highly recommend that you start with Level 2 – Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance.

Q: What Does ADL Course Material Include?
A: Includes Power Point Presentations, Videos and written course lessons.

RHS EXAMS

Q: When Do Exams Take Place?
A: Exams are held on fixed dates in February and June of each year. You should register as a candidate at least 3 months before these dates, so please do not leave exam registration to the last minute

Q: Where Do I Take My Exams?
A: UK: You take the exams at the RHS Wisley Centre, located between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey or at other authorised RHS centres around the UK.
Overseas: please email RHS qualifications direct for centre information.

Q: Exam Pass Marks?
A: Module – pass 50%. Commendation 70%.

Qualification: 50% pass for all modules.
Commendation awarded for all modules.
Each question carries a value of 10 marks.

Q: I’m Not Happy With My Exam Results?
A: You have the opportunity to re-sit your exam at the next opportunity.

There are no restrictions on the number of re-sits you can take. The highest mark you achieve will remain.,

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