CYQ Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3

New Year special discount on selected course modules - a total saving of £235!

"The core competencies for a successful career in Personal Training" The Central YMCA Qualification (CYQ) Certificate in Personal Training, NVQ Level 3, was updated in 2007 to reflect new national standards. Core course modules take into account today’s environment and make it one of the most industry relevant qualifications available. The Certificate is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3.

ENROLMENT

Each course module can also be completed as a stand-alone qualification. However, if you book and enrol for the full Certificate in Personal Training you will receive a discount of £100 on the cost of the last module you take (excluding Advanced Fitness Instruction - Gym). To book the full Certificate and register for the discount and for details of payment methods, contact the YMCA Office (see also Enrolment). Please note: to qualify for the discount, all five course modules must be completed within 12 months - the cost of individual modules will be at the current price.

Do you qualify for a Career Development Loan? See the How to Enrol page for full details.

The five core course modules are:

• Advanced Fitness Instruction - Gym: in the following three parts
  • Advanced Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
  • Advanced Resistance Training
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Training
• Client Lifestyle & Fitness Assessment
• Nutrition & Weight Management
• Business & Marketing Skills for the Fitness Professional
• Training in Different Environments

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

For individual course module descriptions, click on the course title above. Note: all the above course modules are Full-time in Cambridge except for Nutrition & Weight Management, which is Online study only.

TARGET CANDIDATES

This course is designed for:

• Fitness Instructors who are seeking to work towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
• Those who wish to deliver progressive exercise programmes
• Gym Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications
• Those who are already working as Personal Trainers but who lack a recognised qualification

PREREQUISITES

Candidates must be aged 18 or over and must already hold:

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
  • Note: if applying for the full Certificate in Personal Training, candidates must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
• Candidates should provide evidence of ongoing industry experience may be considered  

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

Click on the course links above to see full assessment procedures for each course.

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.