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BritLad · 09-23-2008, 11:31 AM

No comments? Okay, perhaps if I tell you guys what the UK course covers, maybe you can tell me how this compares to the course work for the various US certifications.

The qualification I am planning to go for is a 'Certificate in Personal Training'. I will be doing mine with a company called Premier Global, they are not the certifying body, but a training company. I'm planning to do the course as a full time course, which is Mon - Fri 8:30- 5:30 for 4 weeks and 4 days. I think most Level 3 (Personal trainer is level 3) UK courses cover similar elements, my particular course lists the following areas:

Introduction to Personal Training
Advanced anatomy and physiology
Health and fitness appraisal
Fitness testing for power, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
Core training and programme design Nutritional advice for physical activity Communication & motivation
Personal training outside the gym
Special populations: obesity, diabetes, asthma and orthopaedic conditions
Consultation and business skills

They also offer a part-time/home study course, and provide training DVD for the home study element, the DVD contents are as follows .. I've included this as it my given an indication of what the above topic areas breakdown to include.

Anatomy and Physiology

Skeletal system
Neuromuscular system
Neuroendocrine system
Cardiorespiratory system
Energy systems

Communication and Business Skills

Introduction to personal training
Effective communication
Developing motivational strategies
Developing professional relationships
Consultation & business skills

Health and Fitness Appraisal

Lifestyle analysis
Stress management
Blood pressure testing
Body composition
Lung function
Special considerations: obesity, diabetes, asthma, smoking and alcohol

Programme Design

Aerobic exercise
Muscular endurance and hypertrophy
Strength and power
Strength training for females
Core training, periodisation & exercise techniques

Nutritional Advice for Physical Activity

Introduction to nutrition
Nutrition for exercise
Digestion & weight management
Food ethics: food labelling and additives

I would really appreciate some feedback on how people feel this compares to the contents/course work for the likes of ACSM, NSCA, ACE, and NASM.

09-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
BritLad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15	No comments? Okay, perhaps if I tell you guys what the UK course covers, maybe you can tell me how this compares to the course work for the various US certifications. The qualification I am planning to go for is a 'Certificate in Personal Training'. I will be doing mine with a company called Premier Global, they are not the certifying body, but a training company. I'm planning to do the course as a full time course, which is Mon - Fri 8:30- 5:30 for 4 weeks and 4 days. I think most Level 3 (Personal trainer is level 3) UK courses cover similar elements, my particular course lists the following areas: Introduction to Personal Training Advanced anatomy and physiology Health and fitness appraisal Fitness testing for power, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility Core training and programme design Nutritional advice for physical activity Communication & motivation Personal training outside the gym Special populations: obesity, diabetes, asthma and orthopaedic conditions Consultation and business skills They also offer a part-time/home study course, and provide training DVD for the home study element, the DVD contents are as follows .. I've included this as it my given an indication of what the above topic areas breakdown to include. Anatomy and Physiology Skeletal system Neuromuscular system Neuroendocrine system Cardiorespiratory system Energy systems Communication and Business Skills Introduction to personal training Effective communication Developing motivational strategies Developing professional relationships Consultation & business skills Health and Fitness Appraisal Lifestyle analysis Stress management Blood pressure testing Body composition Lung function Special considerations: obesity, diabetes, asthma, smoking and alcohol Programme Design Aerobic exercise Muscular endurance and hypertrophy Strength and power Strength training for females Core training, periodisation & exercise techniques Nutritional Advice for Physical Activity Introduction to nutrition Nutrition for exercise Digestion & weight management Food ethics: food labelling and additives I would really appreciate some feedback on how people feel this compares to the contents/course work for the likes of ACSM, NSCA, ACE, and NASM.