Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Students will complete a range of modules to develop the skills and knowledge required to be competent in this field. Below are some examples of modules that will be studied over the duration of the course: Anatomy and physiology for exercise, Maximising the customer experience in a gym environment, Supporting client health and wellbeing, Conducting client consultations and gym inductions, Planning and reviewing gym-based exercise programmes, Instructing and supervising gym-based exercise programmes, Applied anatomy and physiology for activity, health and fitness, Client motivation and lifestyle management, Programming personal training sessions, Delivering personal training sessions, Nutrition to support a physical activity programme, Business acumen for personal trainers.

1 year

This course will be delivered via a range of theory and practical lessons

This course is assessed via practical demonstrations, external exams and a portfolio of evidencewhich will include:
Written reports
Presentations
Tests
Practical demonstrations
Case Studies
Role Play
Work-based learning observations

Learners will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training. Sports Studies students may have the opportunity to complete additional qualifications as part of their study programme. The training for these qualifications will form part of the course syllabus, however, the actual exam will be optional and will incur an additional cost. We will notify you of any details relating to these courses as and when necessary.

You will be required to complete a minimum amount of industry experience hours across the course of the year. You will be in college 3 full days per week and it will be expected that all learners in this programme are completing one additional day per week in a relevant industry setting. We actively encourage students to find their own industry placement near to home, but BCA will support you if required. All employers accepting industry placement students will be visited beforehand to ensure that they comply with health and safety regulations and also have the correct insurance cover in place.

This course is designed for learners to progress straight into paid employment within the health and fitness industry. The course is approved by CIMSPA and the Register of Exercise Professionals and successful completion provides individuals with a license to practice as a Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor. Learners will also have the option to progress onto a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport if they wish to progress to University. What careers can this course lead onto? Personal Trainer, Sports Therapist, Sports Development Officer, Sports Coach, Sports Journalist, Sports Analyst, Sports Scientist, Sports Pshychologist, Nutritionist, PE Teacher.

3

This is a fast-paced course that will help you develop subject-specific skills as well as interpersonal skills. You will need to have a relatively good level of fitness in order to meet the practical requirements of the course. The course makes full use of the excellent facilities:
Modern classrooms, fully equipped with IT support
4 full-size football pitches
A state of the art sports hall, incorporating 4 badminton courts, a full-sized basketball court, and cricket nets
Indoor and outdoor climbing facilities
High & low rope courses
Archery range
A fully-equipped fitness centre and a separate strength and conditioning facility
Uniform and PPE: All Sports students will be required to purchase the compulsory BCA kit, which is appropriate for their programme. You are only expected to purchase 1 kit bundle, so if you are part of an Academy, please order the specific academy kit, as detailed below. We try to keep all compulsory kit bundles to a minimum cost and then give the option for you to purchase additional items. Clean, practical kit must be brought in every day.
Please click on the link below to place your online kit order.
Non-Academy Sports Students
www.clubwebshop.com/a-z/clubs/bca/club-bundles
You will have to register and create an account before ordering.
Football Academy
www.mufcdirect.co.uk/collections/mufc-academy-bca
Netball Academy
www.hawkinsport.co.uk/schools/berkshire-college-agriculture
Returning students are very welcome to order another complete bundle, however, you will already have some kit from last year, so you may decide just to order a few additional items. Please email Nicky Cornelius, Curriculum Assistant nacornelius@bca.ac.uk for the specific link to order individual items.
Stationery: All students will be required to bring appropriate stationery and a notebook to all lessons. We advise students to purchase a ring binder folder to keep class notes and resources in, for future reference. BCA does not supply pens, pencils, rulers, or notepads.
All students will be required to bring their own set of headphones for blended learning sessions. The headphones do not need to be expensive but must be PC compatible.