OCR Level Three Certificate in Personal Training

This REPS recognised course is designed to prepare candidates to work effectively at level 3 in a personal training role.

The OCR Level Three Certificate in Personal Training consist of seven mandatory units (The first three units are the same as the level 2 certificate, candidates are advised to achieve a level 2 exercise and fitness qualification first and use this towards the level 3 certificate) the other mandatory units are;

Unit 4 – Anatomy and physiology level 3

Unit 5 – Programming personal training with clients

Unit 6 – Delivering personal training sessions

Unit 7 – Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity

This qualification is appropriate for those teaching exercise and fitness and wish to progress to an advanced level in a Personal Training context. Candidates are expected to have first achieved the OCR Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness at Level 2 or a comparable industry award.

OCR Level Three Certificate in Instructing Mat-based Pilates

This REPS recognised course is designed to prepare candidates to work effectively at level 3 in a Pilates Instructor role.

The OCR Level Three Certificate in Instructing Mat-based Pilates consists of three mandatory units;

Unit 1 – Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

Unit 2 – Principles and Fundamentals of Mat-based Pilates

Unit 3 – Instructing Mat-based Pilates

Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s this innovative form of exercise, strength and core stability has specific teaching and safety points, anatomy etc. that must be learnt and understood before successfully and safely teaching to individuals and groups.

This Pilates mat-based course covers areas including;

Client assessment and progression, matwork exercises, Pilates history, Anatomy and Physiology plus all that will be needed to teach a safe and effective Pilates class.

OCR Level Three Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym).

This REPS recognised course is designed to prepare candidates to work effectively at level 3 in a Gym Fitness – Instructor role.

The OCR Level Three Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) consists of three mandatory units;

Unit 1 – Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

Unit 2 – Advanced Resistance Training

Unit 3 – Advanced Cardio-Vascular Training

This qualification is appropriate for those teaching fitness and wish to progress to an advanced level in a gym context. Candidates are expected to have first achieved the OCR Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness at Level 2 or a comparable industry award.

OCR Level Three NVQ Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (Exercise to Music, Studio Instructor)

Please see our course dates pages for details of our forthcoming courses or contact us.