Active IQ: EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer

Programme Overview

This qualification is designed for certified Gym Instructors ready to progress into personal training. It builds advanced knowledge in anatomy, nutrition, lifestyle factors, behaviour change, and effective communication.

You’ll learn to plan and deliver personalised training sessions, understand legal and professional responsibilities, and develop skills to manage and grow your personal training business. The course includes 112 hours of guided learning, with live delivery components.

Package Inclusions:

400+ Hours Online Study (Self Learning)
14 Days of ADVANCED Face-to-face advanced learning & coaching
Course delivered by an Active IQ Certified Tutor/Educator
Access to Active IQ Mobile App - Study on the go.
All E-assessments & practical assessments
Certified Qualification on Successful Completion with Digital Certificate
Notarised Hard Copy Certificate 
Verifiable Certificate
Free Student Registration with FITREC.org (non-fitness students only)
Free 1-Year FITREC Pro Membership on Successful Completion

Programme of Study

Day 1: Welcome, Introduction, and Course Overview, Schedule, and Programme.
Day 2: Programme Design & Delivery for Personal Trainer
Day 3: Programme Design & Delivery for Personal Training (Day 2)
Day 4: Programme Design & Delivery for Personal Training (Day 3)
Day 5: Practical Application & Roleplay, Consultation.
Day 6: Practical Application & Roleplay, Consultation (Part 2)
Day 7: Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Day 8: Applied Anatomy & Physiology (Day 2)
Day 9: Principles of Nutrition for Exercise Health
Day 10: Encouraging Positive Health & Fitness Behaviours + Case Study.
Day 11: Planning a Periodised Programme
Day 12: Summative Observed Session
Day 13: Professionalism & Business Acumen for Personal Trainers
Day 14: Final Submissions, reassessments, self-evaluation & reflective practice.

Assessments
Modular theory, Practical, Observational & Case Study

Global Recognition 

The programme aligns with EuropeActive and ICREPs standards, including the ICREPs 2020 Global Standards for Personal Trainers, ensuring international credibility and employability.

Employability & Portability

Graduates can register with the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), recognised across Europe and internationally. The qualification also supports ICREP's recognition, enabling global mobility through aligned national registers in over 10 countries.