Level 3 Certificate in Sport/Fitness Instructing – NCFE (Full-Time)
Course Overview
The year 1 of the qualification combines the L3 Certificate In Sport and the L2 Gym instructors award. Together the qualification enables the learner to form a sound knowledge of working in the Gym environment and develops general knowledge and interpersonal skills to support them if they wish to progress to further study for FE/Higher Education.
4 GCSEs Grade C and above
The aim of the Level 2 Gym Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor.
L3 Certificate unit examples;
Exercise, health & Lifestyle,
Work experience in Sport
The qualification requires learners to be motivated, educated and driven in all the units to complete the various assessments and coursework throughout the qualification. There are no exams in this part of the qualification.
After successful completion of Year 1, learners will be able to progress onto year 2.
In Year 2 of the qualification, learners will top up to a 1.5 A level equivalent L3 Diploma alongside the L3 Diploma in Personal Training.
Units covered are :
Instructing physical activity and exercise
Practical Assessment in the gym environment and an assessment in Anatomy & Physiology.
Assessment methods will include:
• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.
