Level 3 Training in Different Environments

Course Summary

Candidates must prove that they have the skills and underpinning knowledge to design programmes of exercise away from the traditional gym equipment for use in the home, at work or outside using a variety of small portable equipment and walking. This qualification forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

• Health and safety issues of training in different environments
• How to use limited space, small portable equipment and bodyweight to plan safe and effective programmes of exercise
• The benefits of walking and the three levels of fitness walking
• Considerations when training outside

Prerequisites

You must hold a current qualification (within 3 years) in either Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Gym, or Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Exercise to Music. Candidates may also be considered if their qualification is not current but they can prove ongoing industry experience.

Course & Schedule

Online

You will be required to attend 2 training days to complete this qualification. The training days will re-cap on the theory you have learnt while studying on-line and provide you with an opportunity to put your practical skills into action. Your assessment will also be completed on these training days.

Intensive

You will be required to attend 2 training days before your assessment day. These training days will re-cap on the pre-course reading material you have covered and will focus heavily on the practical elements of the course. Each day will combine theory and practical elements and throughout the 2 days you will receive valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessment. We recommend that you complete this qualification at the same time as the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructing - Gym qualification. We run the training days for both qualifications next to each other.

Assessment

You will need to design a programme of exercise for a client training away from the usual gym environment, using walking as the main component and at least 3 pieces of small portable equipment. You will then be assessed on your practical skills taking a client through your programme. This will occur in the afternoon of your second training day. Your tutor will help you prepare the programme for your assessment.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Instructor with a speciality in training outside of the typical gym environment. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year. You will have the skills to design and carry out training programs that can be completed outside in parks or courtyards, within offices and within people’s own homes. You may also start carrying out small group training sessions outside which is becoming increasingly popular. You may also start charging clients for designing training programs that can be completed outside of the gym.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

• Level 3 Advanced Instructing - Gym
• Level 3 Training in Different Environment
• Level 3 Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
• Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management
• Level 3 Business & Marketing Skills for the Fitness Professional

As you will already have the Level 3 Training in Different Environments qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualifcation. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

You may set up your own business or work within a health club as an in-house trainer. You may decide to do a mixture of the two or even set up your own training studio. Personal Trainers earn in excess of £30,000 per year with some trainers charging over £100 per hour for their services.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Fitness Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points.