Personal Fitness Trainer QLS Level 3 and Yoga Teacher QLS Level 3

Course Code

OSC1076

Develop the knowledge you need to be one step closer to achieving your dream career as a personal fitness trainer or yoga teacher!

Gain the knowledge to deliver personal fitness training and yoga classes.
Learn how to develop exercise programmes that work for your clients.
Explore motivational techniques and exercise psychology to guide your clients towards their fitness goals.
Discover the origins, styles and benefits of yogic principles.
Study a wide variety of postures known as ‘asanas’ to teach in a yoga class.

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If you’d enjoy a career in the booming exercise and fitness industry, and like the idea of getting involved in both personal training and exercise classes, this course offers an ideal way to get started with great employability prospects and earning potential.

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Study Hours

Approximately 180 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Personal Fitness Trainer QLS Level 3

Lifestyle psychology
Assessing stage of change
Motivational interviewing
Exercise adherence
Social support
Stress management
Exercise and stress management
Group dynamics
Goal setting
Application of psychology in personal fitness training

Functional anatomy
Divisions of a skeleton
Joint movements
Cartilage
Ligaments and tendons
Understanding movement
Muscles and movement

The cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular disease
Metabolism and energy systems

Developing a programme
Resistance training
Myths and fallacies
Risk factors
Body composition
Muscle strength and endurance
Programme writing
Reps, sets and resistance
Progression
Alternative overload suggestions
Flexibility
Digestion and energy sources
Micronutrients
Calories and weight management
Kick start programmes

The kinetic chain
Sports performance
Sports specific conditioning
Posture and corrective exercises
Special populations

Business essentials
Setting up
How much do you want or need to earn?
Getting clients
Your brand
Client experience
Marketing
Managing and keeping clients
Growing your business
Business planning
Legal status
Your business plan

Yoga Teacher QLS Level 3

Systems of the body
Skeletal system
Tendons and ligaments
Muscular system
Muscle groups
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system

The origins of yoga
The different styles of yoga
The benefits of yoga

Chakras
Meditation
Relaxation
Yogic breathing styles

Contraindications
Pregnancy
Risk assessment
Rehabilitation

Sun salutation
Standing poses
Warrior 1
Warrior 2
Warrior 3
Triangle
Tree
Chair
Dancer

Seated poses
Perfect pose
Staff pose
Hip rock
Seated spinal twist
Boat pose
Seated forward bend
Childs pose
Camel pose
Corpse pose
Shoulder stand

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. This bundle will take you approximately 180 hours. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

This course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. You will receive your materials by post or email, as well as full tutor support by email.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

• Dedicated personal tutor support
• Dedicated student support
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE XO Student Discounts membership
• FREE CV critique service
• FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
• *Comprehensive study guide
• *Open Study College pen and highlighter

• *Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.