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 As an overview the course will cover the following areas:

ACTIVE IQ LEVEL 2 -

• Covers health, safety and welfare within a fitness environment

• Learn about the anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Learn the principles of fitness, health and exercise
• Learn how to plan gym based exercise
• Learn how to instruct gym based exercise
• How to support clients

ACTIVE IQ LEVEL 3 -

• Learn about the anatomy and physiology for health and exercise
• Learn how to apply the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme
• Learn about programming personal training with clients
• Learn how to deliver personal training sessions

Further to the core modules on a course with The Training Room will also see you enrolled
on various Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) courses. These will equip you with
skills in a variety of specialist areas including: Studio Cycling, Gym Based Boxing and
Advanced Nutrition. The CPDs will set you apart from the competition when it comes to
applying for jobs within the health and fitness industry. You can read more about the course
offered by The Training Room here.

Enrollment on a course with The Training Room includes all of the course manuals and
materials which you will require as well as a uniform for you to wear throughout the duration
of the course.

BEYOND TRAINING: SUPPORT FROM THE CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

TRAINING ROOM
On graduation from a personal training course with The Training
Room you will be industry ready. What this translates to in terms of
The Training Room prides itself on the service which it provides to
career options is a whole world of opportunity, personal training is
its students. As a result they facilitate the transformation of their
a flexible and rewarding career.
students into industry ready professionals by graduation.

Possible career paths include:

Upon registration on a personal training with The Training Room
you will benefit from up to 3 year of careers support from a
Employment in a gym
dedicated Career Support Officer. In addition, The Training Room
Self-employment; work freelance in a gym or go to client's homes
also guarantees every student a guaranteed interview with one of
Work abroad; the Active IQ qualification is internationally
their big name partners in the health and fitness industry; these
recognised
include Fitness First, David Lloyd and Virgin Active.
You have the option to specialise and diversify your skillset to be
able to offer more to your clients.
The Training Room also offer funding options for their students,
Part-time or full-time employment opportunities; personal training
including The Training Room Loan. This loan option is
can be a flexible career option.
specifically designed for The Training Room's courses meaning
that they will provide you with exactly the right amount of financial
You can read more about getting a job as a Personal Trainer in our
support for your course. If you choose to apply for a loan with The
blog, here.
Training Room you will also benefit from a dedicated Funding
Facilitator to make the process as simple for you as possible.

CONSIDERING BECOMING A PERSONAL TRAINER?

If you're considering a career as a Personal Trainer, why not take a look at The Training Room's
personal training courses?

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https://nationalcareersservice.d irect.gov.u k/j ob-profiles/personal-trainer
https ://www.thetrain ingroom. com/h ealth-fitn ess