The Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is a Ofqual regulated occupational qualification.
M2M Academy is proud to be a recognised delivery centre for this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner’s ability to fulfil the role of a personal trainer. They will develop ethical and effective personal training techniques skills that will enable them to GAIN and RETAIN employment. The intent is to enable personal trainers to create tailored programmes that influence sustainable engagement and enrichment through exercise and fitness.
Successful leaners will be competent to conduct safe and effective client assessment. They will have the capability to use this to design, deliver and evaluate the impact of personal training programmes which are uniquely tailored to each client’s needs. Learners will develop skills required to train small groups and individuals using inclusive approaches.
Learners are also be given the skills needed to develop a personal training enterprise!
M2M Academy offer this as a professional development opportunity for learners aged 16+ who wish to become qualified to work as a personal trainer.
Learners must be at least 16 years, English speaking and have achieved a level 2 regulated qualification in gym instructing or equivalent.
M2M learners benefit from our expert workforce, top class gym facilities, applied knowledge and practical skills workshops.
We develop our learner’s competence AND professional confidence!
Learners participate in a 1-hour orientation online.
This includes and introduction to:
M2M Academy
M2M Tutor
Qualification purpose
Learning and assessment programme
Learning and assessment activities
Learners participate in gym instructor knowledge and skill development workshops over 6 weeks. These are 4-hour interactive weekday sessions. One day each week learners attend a 6-hour technical skills workshop in the live gym environment.
Learners must create complete a portfolio of evidence which includes:
Gym-based placement
Gym-based consultation for real client in the live gym environment
Gym-based programming for real client in the live gym environment [4 weeks – 6 sessions]
Gym-based induction with assessor observation and discussion 40-60 minutes.
Successful learners will be eligible to GAIN and RETAIN employment as a personal trainer.
Learners can also use this to establish their own personal training business.
M2M have an education and employability pathway for those who wish to deliver physical activity to enhance the holistic health for people with long term conditions. M2M offer this as the first in the progressive development pathway:
Transcend Level 1 Award in Instructing
Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity Programming for People with Long-Term Conditions
Transcend Level 5 Diploma in Physical Activity Rehabilitation for People with Long-Term Conditions