Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7023
Title: Personal Training
Long Title: Personal Training
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Exercise Professional suite. It prepares the learner to work as a personal trainer (PT) in the exercise and fitness industry. Building on prior learning in gym instruction this module deepens the learners knowledge of technical aspects of fitness instruction, introduces psychological aspects of behaviour change theory and offers an opportunity to practice as a PT.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate empathy, respect and sensitivity towards clients in the personal training setting.
LO2 Assess client's readiness for exercise and assist them in setting personal exercise goals.
LO3 Choose, justify and administer suitable fitness tests for individual clients.
LO4 Apply behaviour change theory to the practical personal training environment.
LO5 Plan, deliver and evaluate an exercise programme for one client.
LO6 Display highly developed communication and motivation skills when working with clients in the personal training setting
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Personal Training
Role and function of the personal trainer; qualities of the personal trainer
Motivating people to be physically active
Assessing readiness for exercise; Applying behaviour change theory; Principles of adherance and motivation; Goal setting.
Communication and Teaching Techniques
Client/trainer relationship; Effective communication skills for one to one training. Motivational Interviewing.
Health Screening and Fitness Testing
Health and lifestyle screening; Choosing and administrating fitness tests in a one-to-one setting.
Exercise Programming
Principles and considerations of programme design; Programming for beginner, intermediate and advanced clients; Training techniques.
Legal and Contractual Aspects
Legal considerations; Record keeping; Insurance issues.
Personal Training
Working with a client as a personal trainer for 12 one hour sessions
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
A short essay discussing the link between behaviour change theory and personal training
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Personal training; practical observation by lecturer. Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the practical sessions of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Personal Training; written report of work with client to include all aspects of planning, delivery and evaluation. Compile a learning log outlining the key principles and techniques learnt
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Gym based lab sessions preparing for and working with a client as a Personal Trainer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Gym based lab sessions preparing for and working with a client as a Personal Trainer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2013), ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer, 4th. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, [ISBN: 978146982846].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Coburn, J and Malek, M. (2012), NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training eBook, 2nd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9780736085625].
  • Henriques, T. (2014), Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training ebook, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781492502067].
  • Bess H. Marcus, LeighAnn H. Forsyth. (2009), Motivating people to be physically active, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736072472].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Related Articles, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, [ISSN: 1543-5474].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 5 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 6 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 5 Elective