Overview

Our internationally recognised Personal Trainer Course (EQF Level 4) is a comprehensive program that will prepare you for a successful career as a personal trainer. You will learn the latest evidence-based practices in exercise science, nutrition, and client management. You will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with clients in a real-world setting.

Course Content

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Exercise physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise prescription
  • Client management
  • Behavioural psychology
  • Business skills

Course Benefits

  • The course is accredited by ITEC and VTCT, which means that it is internationally recognised.
  • Our instructors are highly experienced and qualified personal trainers who are passionate about teaching. They have worked with a wide range of clients from elite professional athletes to post pregnancy females and everything in between.
  • We offer a variety of learning options to accommodate different learning needs and lifestyles including:
    • The ability to learn at your own pace and watch the lectures at a time of your choosing
    • The ability to speed up or slow down the online lectures.
    • The ability to add subtitles to all online lectures
  • We are committed to helping our students succeed and offer unparalleled customer support.

Who Should Take Our Personal Trainer Course EQF Level 4?

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in becoming a personal trainer. It is also a good option for fitness professionals who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Course Delivery

The course is typically delivered over the course of 12-16 weeks.

The course uses a blended learning approach. This means that students must complete a combination of online coursework and in-person practical training.

How to Apply for Our Personal Trainer Course EQF Level 4

To apply for the Personal Trainer Course (EQF Level 4), you must be at least 17 years old and have a Junior Certificate or equivalent.

Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Introduction and Course Overview

    1. 2.1 Cardiovascular System

    2. Knowledge Check 2.1

    3. 2.2 Structure of the Heart

    4. 2.3 Circulation

    5. Knowledge check 2.3

    6. 2.4 Veins And Arteries

    7. Knowledge Check 2.4

    8. 2.5 Blood Pressure Part 1

    9. 2.6 Blood Pressure Part 2

    10. Knowledge Check 2.6

    11. 2.7 Disease and Disorder Part 1

    12. 2.8 Disease and Disorder Part 2

    13. Knowledge check 2.8

    14. 2.9 Functions of Blood

    15. 2.10 Physical Charactertistics of Blood

    16. 2.11 White Blood Cells & Platelets

    17. Knowledge Check 2.11

    1. 3.1 Introduction

    2. 3.2 The Nose

    3. 3.3 Respiratory Muscles

    4. 3.4 Smoking

    5. Knowledge Check 3.4

    1. 4.1 Introduction

    2. 4.2 Divisions of the Nervous System

    3. 4.3 Central Nervous System

    4. 4.4 Cerebrum

    5. 4.5 Cerebellum

    6. 4.6 Cerebrospinal Fluid

    7. 4.7 Hypothalamus

    8. 4.8 Midbrain

    9. 4.9 Peripheral Nervous System

    10. 4.10 Eustress & Distress

    11. 4.11 Neuron

    12. 4.12 Sodium Potassium

    13. 4.13 Motor Units

    14. 4.14 Proprioceptors of Muscle

    15. 4.15 Nervous System Summary

    16. Knowledge Check 4.15

    1. 5.1 Introduction

    2. 5.2 Skeletal Muscle

    3. 5.3 Properties of Skeletal Muscle

    4. 5.4 Structure of Skeletal Muscle

    5. 5.5 Connective tissue

    6. Knowledge Check 5.5

    7. 5.6 Sliding Filament theory

    8. 5.7 Muscle Atrophy

    9. 5.8 Muscle Hypertrophy

    10. 5.9 Muscle Fatigue

    11. 5.10 Muscle Fibre Types

    12. Knowledge Check 5.10

    1. 6.1 Introduction

    2. 6.2 Anaerobic 1

    3. 6.3 Anaerobic 2

    4. 6.4 Aerobic

    5. Knowledge Check 6.4

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