YMCA Awards L3 Certificate in Personal Training Course Induction
Welcome to Hamiltons Training Academy o Domestics and Requests Please put phones etc. on silent o Facilities and changing rooms o Please ask questions Fire exits at any time o Food and drink: If you need to leave the room at any time, please o Please keep eating in the class room to breaks do, but keep only any as it disturbance may disturb to others. a minimum o All drinks should be in lidded /cups containers o Please clear all mess, crumbs of food or spillages immediately
Registration and form filling The Qualification Study Structure Including Assessment Procedure Your Resources Study Tips Hamiltons Training Academy Policies Your Course Starts Now! Your Input Induction Outline
Registration and Form Filling Please complete the: Course Registration, PAR-Q and Informed Consent form QC3QPTC02-29 th July 2018 Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Learner Agreements Assessment and ICT Skills forms If not already sent in by email To be handed in to tutor when completed
Welcome to Hamiltons Training Academy Lead tutor and assessor Cathie Wass PGCE Professional Personal Trainer B.Sc. (Hons) World, European and British Masters Power lifting Champion and Colchester Sports Personality of the year Senior Tutor and Assessor
The Qualification YMCA Awards L3 Certificate in Personal Training Worldwide* industry standard qualification for personal trainers Please read the occupational descriptor in your Learner Assessment Record and PT manual Assessment Over 4 Unit s Consisting of 7 elements, made up of 9 assessments *most English speaking countries in the world and all of Europe
The Information in This Induction A PDF version of this presentation is available on the Student Zone You will be able to download it and then save or print it Look at this information again regularly, as you go through the course
Study Structure: 4 New L3 Units in brief Consisting of 7 assessment elements, with a total of 9 various assessments: 2 x exams 3 x Knowledge questions worksheets 2 x complex, client based case studies 2 x practical assessments The full assessment specifications are in your paper and electronic LAR
In Study Guide 1 find: Study Structure: Overview, timetables, Assessment plan 1. Course overview page 2. Week by week timetables 3. Assessment Plan / Overview o Fill in assessment dates in Study Guide 1 o This table is repeated in your LAR. Type the dates in the electronic document and sign this version otyped signatures in the LAR are accepted
Study Structure: Assessment plan - dates Assessment Plan / Overview Elements assessed Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health (Level 3) Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme Programming Personal Training with Clients Delivering Personal Training Sessions Element number 1 Evidence / Assessment / Submission Method Assessment and feedback Date/place Multiple Choice Question Written Paper. Invigilated exam set by YMCA Aug 25 2 Multiple Choice Question Written Paper. Invigilated exam set by YMCA Sep 1 3a Written Knowledge Questions. Set by YMCA. To be filled in electronically in LAR. Aug 17 3b Written Case study Sep 28 4 Written Knowledge Questions. Set by YMCA. To be filled in electronically in LAR. Aug 31 5 Written personal training programme: Sep 28 6 Written Knowledge Questions. Set by YMCA. To be filled in electronically in LAR. Sep 7 7 Practical delivery of PT session / Written session evaluation Oct 6 or 7
Study Structure and using your In Study Guide 1 study resources - Important Dates to Remember Go to the back page and view the: Quick Reference Week by Week guide table Fill in the dates for your course Follow the following slides or your quick reference sheet
Quick Reference Week by Week guide table all dates Date Induction Sunday Week 1 2-4pm Jul 29 Distance study Mon - Sun Week 1 Your choice Jul 30 - Aug 5 Distance study Mon - Sun Week 2 Your choice Aug 6-12 Distance study Mon - Sun Week 3 Your choice Aug13-19 Distance study Mon - Fri Week 4 Your choice Aug 20-26
Quick Reference Week by Week guide table Training Day 1 Saturday End of week 4 Date 9am-5pm + * Aug 25 Training Day 2 Sunday 9am-5pm Aug 26 Distance study Mon - Fri Week 5 Your choice Training Day 3 Saturday End of week 5 Aug 27 - Sep 2 9am-5pm + * Sep 1 Training Day 4 Sunday 9am-5pm Sep 2 Distance study Mon - Fri Week 6 Your choice Sep 3-9 Training Day 5 Saturday End of 9am-5pm Sep 8
Quick Reference Week by Week guide table Distance study Distance study Distance study Distance study Summative Assessments Mon - Sun Mon - Sun Mon - Sun Mon - Sun Sat or Sun Date Weeks 7 Your choice Sep 10-16 Week 8 Your choice Sep 17-23 Week 9 Your choice Sep 24-30 Week 10 Your choice Oct 1-7 End of week 10 By appointment Oct 6 or 7
Quick Reference table Assessment dates and deadlines Assessment Elements: number, name and symbol 3a. Nutrition Knowledge Q s 1. A&P 4. Programming PT Knowledge Q s 5. Programming PT measurements / tests a Written 2. Nutrition 6. Delivering PT knowledge Q s Type Information Deadlines Date Theory Exam Written P Practic al Theory Exam Written Worksheet in LAR Multiple choice test Worksheet in LAR Observation -HTA SG2 Multiple choice test Worksheet in LAR Submission by 10am Friday - end of week 3 Saturday - End of week 4-5.15-6.15pm Submission by 10am Friday - end of week 5 Aug 17 Aug 25 Aug 31 Training days 3&4 Sep 1-2 Saturday - End of week 5-5.15-6.15pm Submission by 10am Friday - end of week 6 Sep 1 Sep 7
Quick Reference table Assessment dates and deadlines Assessment Elements: number, name and symbol 3b. Nutrition Case study 5. Programming PT 12 wk prog 7. Delivering PT practical assess b W W Type Information Deadlines Date Written Written P &W Practical forms in LAR forms To be completed throughout course Final submission by 10am end of week 9 Sep 28 in LAR Sep 28 Observation to set YMCA criteria + written evaluation End of week 10 Oct 6 or 7
Information for attending the gym - Training days 1 & 2 It will be to your advantage that you bring to the sessions your client s 7 day food diary Your client s stated goals, for both the nutrition case study and the PT programme. your electronic device to enter relevant information directly into your LAR (optional).
Study Structure and using your study resources Overview of the units a closer look at: Assessments for each unit Including assessment methods Assessment dates and deadlines for each unit We will explore deadline extensions and re-sits later Learning and study resources for each unit Week by week task list
A/600/9051 Will be learned through: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (Level 3) Guided home study Guided theory review on week 4 - training day 1 Will be assessed by: Written examination Multiple choice test on week 4 - at the end of training day 1 inc theory review session o details in Study Guide 1 1. Theory paper o Any re-sits will be arranged as needed
A/600/9051 Resources: YMCA Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Manual Hamiltons Training Academy Study Guide 1 Student Zone Accessed via the HTA website Log in details in SG1 appendix Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health (Level 3) 1. Theory paper Write your name on all your books and resources How these work together
L/600/9054 Will be learned through: Guided home study Classroom instruction and guided theory review during training days Will be assessed by: Written examination Multiple choice test on week 5 - at the end of training day 3 inc theory review Any re-sits will be arranged as needed Written Knowledge questions to be handed in by week 3 Written case study to be handed in by week 9 Details in Study Guide 1& 2 & LAR Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme 2. Theory paper 3a. Knowledge questions 3b. Case study
L/600/9054 Resources: YMCA Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Manual Hamiltons Training Academy Study Guide 1 & 2* Student Zone Accessed via HTA website Learner Assessment Record Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme 2. Theory paper 3a. Knowledge questions 3b. Case study How these work together * this will be issued later in the course
F/600/9052 Programming personal training with clients Will be learned through: Guided home study Classroom instruction and activities during training days Practical instruction and activities during training days 4. Knowledge questions 5. PT Programme inc continuous assessment of physical measurements and fitness testing
F/600/9052 Will be assessed by : o Written Knowledge questions o to be handed in by the Friday of week 5 o Practical assessment of physical measurements o On course assessment o End of Week 5 - training days 3 & 4 Programming personal training with clients 4. Knowledge questions 5. PT Programme inc continuous assessment of physical measurements and fitness testing o Written 12 week PT Programme o to be handed in by the Friday of week 9
Resources: YMCA Certificate in Personal Training Manual Level 3 PT video clips Accessed via Student Zone Hamiltons Training Academy Study Guides 1 & 2* Student Zone Accessed via HTA website Learner Assessment Record The Gym - Come in and practice! (From week 5 onward you will have a gym pass) F/600/9052 Programming personal training with clients 4. Knowledge questions 5. PT Programme inc continuous assessment of physical measurements and fitness testing * this will be issued later in the course How these work together
J/600/9053 Delivering personal training sessions Will be learned through: Guided home study Classroom instruction and activities during training days Practical instruction and activities during training days 6. Knowledge questions 7. Direct observation of delivering a training session
Will be assessed by : o Written Knowledge questions o to be handed in by the Friday on week 6 o Practical assessment of teaching skills* plus written evaluation o End of Week 10 by prebooked appointment (*what you teach will be based on elements from the 4 programme cards you have written and delivered as part of your 12 week PT programme) J/600/9053 Delivering personal training sessions 6. Knowledge questions 7. Direct observation of delivering a training session
Resources: YMCA Certificate in Personal Training Manual Level 3 PT video clips Accessed via Student Zone Hamiltons Training Academy Study Guides 1 & 2* Student Zone Accessed via HTA website Learner Assessment Record The Gym - Come in and practice! (From week 5 onward you will have a gym pass) J/600/9053 Delivering personal training sessions 6. Knowledge questions 7. Direct observation of delivering a training session * this will be issued later in the course How these work together
Study Structure: Extra information in appendices Extension of deadlines, Resits / re-takes Use the contents page at the beginning of SG1 Find Appendix 6, and turn to that page for this information
The paper based version for reference, guidance and notes only Your assessments will be recorded in electronic format, in your LAR your copy will be emailed to you Alternative options by individual negotiation with tutor Evidence indexes Learner Assessment Record Record keeping advice see SG1 appendix
LAR Task Learner Assessment Record Download the LAR from your email Open the document and fill in the assessment dates, and all the Learner name boxes Rename it, (your initials and the number 1) and save it. Email it back to your assessor Please do this during the next week
Exchanging your LAR between assessors and tutors, and Record keeping Learner Assessment Record Always add your work to the most recent version of the LAR the highest number Make regular back-ups to a secure location i.e. a memory stick, a cloud folder or email it to yourself Record keeping advice see SG1 appendix
Study Tips How your Personal Development Record can help your studies Find the PDR in your Study Guide 1 Read the introduction Look at the example entry Remember this is voluntary Study tips advice page in SG1 Go back to the beginning of your study guide find the page number in the contents pages
Study Tips How to Learn with your Study Pack Using your Manuals and Study Guide 1 Look at some examples How to use the learning activities How to use the review questions Alternative learning options Using the Student Zone for extras Log in instructions in SG1 appendix Viewing the video clips Info and Links in SG1 appendix & Student Zone Using your Learner Assessment Record Instructions in SG1 appendix
Study Tips How to Learn with your Study Pack
Study Tips Your Tutor Available to give support by phone, text or email Refer to tutor contact times in SG1 The gym Available from week 5 You will be given a gym pass for you and one other Come in and practice
Hamiltons Training Academy Polices Appeals Procedure Equality and Diversity In Appendix of Study Guide 1 Also available on the student zone to download please read them
Take a short break Back in 10 minutes please
Your course starts now! You will now be partnered with a fellow student You may use them as your client for your course work and case studies, or just for practice today Think about the pros and cons of using an external client, or a fellow student Please choose your partner and sit at the same table with them
Your first client consultation Find Week 1 study in your SG1 Workshop: information gathering - Use the contents page to find it Write in the name of your partner, and their contact details, in your SG1, in the box provided (giving contact details is voluntary) Workshop: Choose who is the client and who is the PT Interview your client and gather information to help you begin to plan your PT programme and Nutrition case study
Your first client consultation
Your first client consultation Discussion of findings, and analysis : How achievable are the long term goals? How will you make the goals SMART? dividing the goals into short, medium and long term time framed targets? setting and measuring the short, medium and long term targets? What kind of programme do you think you will deliver using this information? What range of activities and exercises do you need to include? What content do you need to add to enhance the programme and promote the client s health
Your first client consultation What you are going to do with this information over the next 4 weeks: Complete the interview if not already done or Repeat the interview with your proposed client if needed List their goals for the PT programme and the nutrition case study These may be very different or similar Think about how will you make the goals SMART? Send your client an electronic 7 day food diary to complete, and ensure it is done before the first training day
Your first client consultation What you are going to do with this information over the next 4 weeks: Food Diary: Send your client an electronic 7 day food diary to complete, and ensure it is done before the first training day Copy and paste the one in your LAR or use the spreadsheet version on the student zone (which has live cells to help with the calculations: Food diary analysis spreadsheet.xlsx Available to download from the Student Zone
Your Input Discussion Questions & Answers Form Study Groups Swap phone and email details with each other Form social media groups Arrange study dates
Induction Round-up A PDF version of this presentation is available on the Student Zone You will receive an email from me, reminding you of the LAR task and week 1 study Contact me if you need more information or wish to discuss your personal learning needs GOOD LUCK!