PDA Personal Training

The Professional Development Award in Personal Training at SCQF Level 7 is designed for individuals who will be involved in the delivery of Personal Training services. This award will provide individuals with the opportunity to improve their knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work with personal training clients in a variety of settings.

Please note: Applications for this qualification are only available to applicants who have already achieved a HNC or HND in Fitness, Health & Exercise, or an equivalent industry recognised qualification (i.e. Level 2 gym instructor).

  • Working Effectively and Safely with Clients
  • Metabolic Considerations for Personal Trainers
  • Core Strength and Posture
  • Deliver Personal Training Sessions
  • Planning and Management of Personal Training

Access to Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) membership registration as a Personal Trainer practitioner.

Employment within the Fitness & Exercise Industry as a Personal Trainer.

This award could contribute to advanced entry into a related degree programme.

  • Evidence of achievement of current HNC or HND Fitness, Health & Exercise or equivalent industry qualification (i.e. Level 2 gym instructor)
  • Successful interview performance
  • Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required
  • Further information on PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.

Student Paying

Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.

Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Location

Falkirk Campus

Attendance

Part-Time

Start date

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 7