Advanced Instructor Certificate
Aim:
To develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction to an advanced instruction level
Objectives:
- To provide candidates with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional kinesiology and concepts and components of fitness
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to successfully gather and analyse client information using the most accepted techniques
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to assess a client’s current health and fitness status
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and conduct a physical activity session using advanced training techniques
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to perform a client consultation using the most accepted methods and providing strategies for successful behaviour change
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to communicate effectively, to build successful relationships with their clients and other healthcare professionals
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to manage, evaluate and improve own performance
- To provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to offer nutritional advice for physical activity based on clients’ needs
Progression:
This qualification provides progression to Level 3 qualifications in Personal Training, which are for candidates who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become personal trainers working with specialist populations as well as the general public.
