National Certificate 3 in Fitness Instructions
Program Description
The National Certificate 3 in Fitness Instructions is intended to give students the professional competences, practical abilities, and fundamental knowledge needed to operate as fitness instructors. Through safe and efficient workout regimens, this program equips participants to mentor, inspire, and assist clients in reaching their fitness and health objectives.
Students will acquire a solid grasp of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise principles, nutrition, and physical fitness evaluation. Additionally, the program emphasizes hands-on training in posture correction, exercise techniques, gym equipment usage, and fitness program development. While upholding professional ethics and customer service standards, learners will gain the capacity to offer fitness inductions, track client progress, and encourage healthy lives.
Learners will obtain practical experience in managing fitness facilities, assisting gym patrons, and providing pleasant fitness experiences through supervised internships and guided practical sessions. For anyone looking to enter the expanding health and fitness sector in the Maldives, this certificate offers a solid foundation.
Course Information
Qualification Code: SOC11SQ1L316
Qualification: National Certificate 3
Intake Months: January / June / September
Credits: 75
Study Mode: Full Time
Duration: 4 – 6 Months
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Medium: English
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- Completion of Basic Education OR
- Attainment of a Level 2 qualification
Alternative Entry
- 18 years of age AND
- Ability to communicate in the language of instruction
Program Modules
Common Competencies
SOC02S1U01V1 – Observe personal and work place hygiene practices
SOC02S1U02V1 – Practice health, safety and security Practices
SOC02S1U03V1 – Provide effective customer care
SOC02S1U04V1 – Practice effective workplace communication
SOC05S1U02V1 – Provide first aid
SOC05S1U05V1 – Perform computer operations
Core Competencies
SOC11S1U01V1 – Role of the Fitness Instructor
SOC11S1U02V1 – Code of Ethics of the Fitness Instructor
SOC11S1U03V1 – Functional Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
SOC11S1U04V1 – Principles of Exercise
SOC11S1U05V1 – Exercise Prescription
SOC11S1U06V1 – Physical Fitness Components
SOC11S1U07V1 – Basic Training Methods
SOC11S1U08V1 – Basic Nutrition
SOC11S1U09V1 – Basic Health & Fitness Assessment
SOC11S1U10V1 – Proper use of Gym equipment (guided practicals)
SOC11S1U11V1 – Posture and Exercise Technique (guided practicals)
SOC11S1U12V1 – Advanced Training Methods (guided practicals)
SOC11S1U13V1 – Fitness facility, equipment & member management (supervised internship)
SOC11S1U14V1 – Fitness Instructor trainee (supervised internship)
Career Opportunities
Course Fee
Registration: 500 MVR
Monthly: 2, 000 MVR
Total: 12, 000 MVR
