Modular personal training courses

For some people, modular personal training courses fit easily into their lives. There are various routes you can take, from intensive routes for those in a hurry, to distance learning for those who don't need the motivation of classmates or face-to-face instruction.

Modular personal training courses allow you to take the training at your own pace - you schedule the different parts at a pace that suits your life and your learning style.

This is a great option for working people, allowing them to train for this exciting field while still earning an income from their current job.

Whether you choose to learn through a modular personal training course, in a traditional classroom structure, or via online distance learning, it is essential that the provider you choose offers qualifications that are recognized by the main industry professional bodies. These include:

• REPs (The Register of Exercise Professionals)
   
• The Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)
   
• Active IQ
   
• The National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT)

For most jobs this means a Level 3 qualification, such as:

• NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (awarded by City and Guilds, Active IQ, OCR, VTCT and CYQ)
   
• Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (awarded by Active IQ, City & Guilds, CYQ, NCFE, VTCT and OCR)
   
• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (awarded by Active IQ and CYQ)

Whether you want to work for a large national chain, or intend to set up your own business, getting the right training and qualification is the essential first step towards your new career.

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