Level  3 ‘add-ons’

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HFI is renowned for taking qualified personal trainers to the next level; providing increased credibility, accreditation at a higher level (ACSM) and psychological skills development (Motivational Interviewing). With this elite training, our students will stand out as exceptional practitioners, ensuring a more profitable business.

There are many extra qualifications that can be added on to the core Level 2 Gym Instructing Certificate. For example Level 2 Exercise to Music can be taken at a reduced price if the Level 2 gym has already in place. The Level 3 Certificate in Designing Pre and Post- Natal Exericse Programmes is a useful addition as this can be a good target population for personal training. We would usually recommend that students gain the full Level 3 Personal Trainer before deciding whether add-on modules are required. Should an employer request add-on modules as part of a job specification, gaining a level 2 add-on would be advisable. Otherwise, it is best to wait until gaining industry experience with level 3 PT in order to judge whether add-ons are necessary. Through HFI it is also possible to upgrade your Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor to the full Level 3 Personal Trainer.

After the Level 3 PT, HFI would recommend candidates take the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer before specialising, as this gives more breadth and depth of knowledge and again helps inform add-on choices. Degree graduates taking ACSM HFS usually find that this advanced/specialist qualification covers all the add-on topics they require (excluding group exercise and circuits).

Add-on modules available with HFI are:

At Level 2

Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise to Music

Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Circuits

Adapting Exercise for Children

Adapting Exercise for and Adolescents

At Level 3

Level 3 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (can be added to your level 2 Certificate)

Level 3 Exercise Referral

Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management Advice (included in the Level 3 Personal Trainer)

Level 3 Pre and Post-natal

Level 3 Award in Conversion of Advanced Fitness Instructor to Personal Trainer Status

Level 3 Fitness Management

At Level 4

 Level 4 Exercise Management of Low Back Pain

Motivational Interviewing / Advanced PT Skills

 HFI Motivational Trainer

HFI Eating Behaviour Motivator

Assessing and Teaching

Active IQ Assessor (for more experienced)

Active IQ Teaching (tutor training) (for more experienced)

Active IQ Internal Verifying (for more experienced)