This qualification is aimed at exercise and fitness instructors who are capable of planning, delivering and evaluating a series of personal training sessions/exercise programmes independently and want to confirm competence in an occupational role.

Learners (aged 16+) must be working in a health and fitness environment as a fitness instructor and/or personal trainer.

As this is a competency-based qualification, learners will need to be assessed in the workplace.

Learners must achieve 9 mandatory units (48 credits) and may complete the additional units if appropriate.

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

£66 Registration / Certification fee
£9 Printed NVQ Portfolio fee

This qualification provides progression onto:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.