Fitness, Sales and Recruitment

Introduction

A vocationally related qualification (VRQ), at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification allows access on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, and a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) and application of number involved, and candidates should have basic skills in communication and application of number pitched at Levels 3 and 2 respectively.

 Candidates will learn:

• Advanced exercise physiology / Cardiovascular Training
• How to introduce resistance to a programme
• Nutrition and Weight Management Advice
• Plan, Market and Sell Personal Training Services

Course Units

• Unit 1 – Health, Fitness and Lifestyle Analysis (R/501/4830)
• Unit 2 – Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (J/500/6059)
• Unit 3 – Advanced Resistance Training (F/500/6061)
• Unit 4 – Advanced Cardiovascular Training (A/500/6060)
• Unit 5 – Nutrition and Weight Management Advice (Y/501/4831)
• Unit 6 – Plan, Market and Sell Personal Training Services (K/103/5917).

Assessment

Internally assessed via - Formatively assessed direct observation of candidate carrying out minimum range of tests; Case study worksheet; Portfolio of evidence covering a progressive programme of exercise for a client; Practical observed assessment; Nutrition case study consisting of short answer questions; Worksheet

Externally assessed via - 105 minute theory paper consisting of fifty multiple choice questions:  A 75 minute theory paper consisting of thirty multiple choice questions. 

Student CAR

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• Venue LA Fitness - Adelaide street (map)
• Start date - 28th September 2009
• End date - 30 October 2009
• Duration 5 week course