This course is designed to enable the fitness instructor and coach develop their skills in providing a dedicated one-to-one service for health and fitness clients. By reviewing and then expanding their knowledge, therapists will be expected to assess the wants and needs of their clients, test present fitness levels and design programmes which are tailored to each individual. Evaluation, re-testing and progression will form an integral part of the course. Providing a comprehensive service, the therapist will be a motivator, nutrition advisor, lifestyle consultant and instructor. Entry requirements: There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Support: All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack. Duration: All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 200 hours.
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Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion Qualification 1: Personal Fitness DiplomaDiploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert, after your name Qualification 2: ASET Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3; ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.. Professional Membership
On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names. For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com