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Emily Newton

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Why choose this Personal Trainer Award?

This qualification has been designed to be engaging, interactive and future facing.  You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to support your clients with evidence-based, person-centred coaching. This qualification will support you to:
•    Screen, assess and enhance the wellbeing of your clients
•    Provide individualised behaviour change support 
•    Design evidence based, client centred training programmes
•    Deliver individual or small group sessions with confidence
•    Provide tailored nutritional support and guidance 
•    Develop key business acumen skills necessary to support you as a personal trainer

This qualification includes a dynamic blend of theory and practical learning through seminars and practical exercise delivery. Real-world case studies, simulations, and practical teaching methods ensure that you’ll be fully equipped to make an impact as a personal trainer. The course has been designed with face to face delivery at the heart to ensure the best possible experience for the student. 

Pre-requisites:
Before enrolling, you must have successfully completed a Level 2 Gym or Exercise Instructor Award. For this pilot project you also should be a student in the School of Sport and Physical Activity. Please note that for this first course, we will be prioritising students due to graduate in November 2025. 

Course Structure:
The Personal Trainer Award will be delivered over 9 days of face-to-face delivery at Sheffield Hallam.  
Course Features:
•    Practical Application: Practical sessions to put theory into practice
•    Expert Guidance: Direct support and feedback from experienced trainers and industry professionals
•    Real-World Experience: Complete a 12-week personal training programme with a client, with ongoing support and feedback from your tutors
•    Comprehensive Assessment: From online workbooks to evidence upload and a simulated job interview, your skills will be assessed and feedback provided at every stage

How You’ll Be Assessed:
•    Online Workbooks on Anatomy and Physiology, Non-Communicable Diseases, and Nutrition 
•    Evidence Uploads: Document your work with clients, including consultations, fitness assessments, progressive plans, and session delivery
•    Simulated Job Interview: Showcase your knowledge and professional practice in a 30-minute interview with real-world business and client scenarios
•    Practical Observations: Demonstrate your consultation skills, assessment exercise techniques and programme delivery during course practical’s