CYQ Certificate in Training in Different Environments, Level 3 

"Flexibility to train away from the gym - in the great outdoors, home or office" The Certificate in Training in Different Environments is one of the five core course modules of the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training. It can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification. The course explores a range of portable equipment that can be used away from the gym and the benefits of walking providing options to train in the home or office or outdoors. Understanding training in different environments gives the Personal Trainer greater choice in working locations and the skills to programme in environments most suited to client needs.

TARGET CANDIDATES

• Instructors who are seeking to work towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
• Those who wish to deliver progressive exercise programmes away from traditional gym equipment
• Gym Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications
• Those who are already working as Personal Trainers but who lack a recognised qualification

PREREQUISITES

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
  • Note: if applying for the full Certificate in Personal Training, candidates must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
• Current (achieved within the last three years) NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
• Candidates should provide evidence of ongoing industry experience

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Use of limited space
• Use of bodyweight exercises
• Use of small portable equipment
• Planning programmes using portable equipment
• Benefits of walking
• Considerations when training outside
• Health and safety considerations when training clients at home/their place of work/outside

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

• Design a programme card for a client/small group of clients designed for training outside, in the workplace or at home with walking as the main CV component
• Practical assessment of the candidate training the client(s) using the programme card
  • Note: you will be required to bring your client with you to take part in the assessment
• Self-evaluation of candidate’s own performance

COURSE DATES 2009: starting date(s) shown at the foot of the page

COURSE 1: TIDE/06/09

17 & 18 June 2009: Assessment 9/10 July 2009

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.