About the role
The role of a Personal Trainer is to coach clients on a one to one and small group basis towards their health and fitness goals. Through the design and provision of creative and personalised exercise programmes and instruction, nutritional advice and overall lifestyle management, Personal Trainers will motivate clients to positively change their behaviour and improve their overall well-being.
Personal trainers:
- Provide specialist, tailored advice within their scope of practice, while always being aware of when to refer clients to relevant appropriate professionals for specialist information and guidance (e.g. physiotherapist, registered dietitian, medical specialist).
- Have a comprehensive understanding of business, finance, sales and marketing is also essential to enable the Personal Trainer to build and retain a stable client base.
- Are typically employed by a fitness or leisure centre or, once qualified, can be self-employed and should expect to work hours that may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.
What will I learn?
By the end of this apprenticeship, you will have knowledge and an understanding of:
- anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
- lifestyle management and client motivation
- health and wellbeing
- exercise programme design and delivery
- exercise technique
- nutrition
- using IT to support delivery
- professional practice
- communication
- business acumen; marketing strategies, business planning etc.
