| REPS UAE FRAMEWORK QUALIFICATIONS and guided learning hours (GLH) |
UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your own training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack) |
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using PDA's teaching and learning materials) |
GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH) | MINIMUM FACE-TO-FACE TUITION HOURS (included in the GLH) | MINIMUM PRACTICAL TUITION HOURS (included in the face-to-face hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Instructor (GLH: 150 hours to include at least 24 practical hours) |
Unit 1 (A1) Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals | Health screening paperwork to include: 1. PAR-Q 2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information |
15 | ||
| Unit 2 (B1) Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context | Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper | 30 | |||
| Unit 3 (D1) Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction | Worksheet (internally assessed) | 15 | |||
| Unit 4 (D3) Promote healthy eating and physical activity | Worksheet (internally assessed) | 15 | |||
| Unit 5 (G1) Promote health and safety in a fitness environment | Worksheet (internally assessed) | 15 | |||
| Unit 6 (H1) Provide customer service in health and fitness | Built into Provide Motivation and Support worksheet and client interview | 10 | |||
| Unit 7 (I1/J1) Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry | 1. Personal development plan 2. Viva with assessor |
10 | |||
| Unit 8 (B3) Plan and instruct exercise in the gym | 1. Gym programme card 2. Practical observation 3. Reflective statement 4. Professional discussion |
40 | |||
| Group Exercise Instructor Freestyle (GLH: 150 hours to include at least 24 practical hours) Group Exercise Instructor Pre-choreographed (GLH: 140 hours to include at least 20 practical hours) |
Unit 1 (A1) Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals | Health screening paperwork to include: 1. PAR-Q 2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information 6.Observation of Client Interview checklist |
15 | ||
| Unit 2 (B1) Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context | Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper | 30 | |||
| Unit 3 (D1) Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction | Worksheet internally assessed | 15 | |||
| Unit 4 (D3) Promote healthy eating and physical activity | Worksheet internally assessed | 15 | |||
| Unit 5 (G1) Promote health and safety in a fitness environment | Worksheet internally assessed | 15 | |||
| Unit 6 (H1) Provide customer service in health and fitness | Built into provide motivation and support worksheet and client interview | 10 | |||
| Unit 7 (I1) Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry | 1. Personal development plan (PDP) 2. Viva with assessor |
10 | |||
| Unit 8 (B4) Plan and instruct group exercise (freestyle) OR |
1. Class Plan 2. Planning and instructing Group Exercise Freestryle worksheet 3. Practical observation 4. Reflective statement 5. Professional discussion |
40 | |||
| Unit 8 (B5) Plan and Instruct group exercise (pre-choregraphed) | 1. Class Plan 2. Instructing Group Exercise Pre-choreographed worksheet 3. Practical observation 4. Reflective statement 5. Professional discussion |
30 | |||
| Pilates Matwork Teacher (GLH: 295 hours which must include at least 49 face to face hours, 35 of which must be practical in a studio setting) Units marked * are Core Units; those marked ** are Pilates-specific Core Units. |
Unit 1* A1 Fundamentals of Anatomy and physiology for exercise, fitness and health | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 36.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Unit 2* B1 Functional Kinesiology and biomechanics and functional anatomy | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 3* A2 Principles of fitness and programming | Worksheet | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| Unit 4* A3 Conduct health screening | Worksheet | 10 | |||
| Unit 5* B2 Assessing a client’s posture and movement | Screen a real client | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unit 6* A4 Motivate, support and educate clients | Worksheet | 12 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unit 7* A5 Provide positive client service | Worksheet | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 8* A6 Recognise exercise considerations for specific population groups | Worksheet | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 9* B5 Common musculoskeletal conditions and programming implications | MCQ paper | 10 | 3 | 2 | |
| Unit 10* A7 Health, safety and welfare | Worksheet | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Unit 11* A8 Professional practice and personal career development | Professional discussion | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 12* A9 Managing a business | 1. Business Plan 2. Professional discussion |
6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 13* B3 Effective exercise programming | Complete programme based on case study clients | 15 | 2 | 2 | |
| Unit 14** PC1 The roles and responsibilities of a Pilates Teacher | Worksheet | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unit 15** PC2 Understanding the full Pilates method | 1. Worksheet 2. Observation |
5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Unit 16** PC3 Effective programming of the Pilates method | 1. Worksheet 2. Observation 3. Session plans |
8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unit 17** PC4 Teaching the Pilates method | Observation | 10 | 5 | 4 | |
| Unit 18 PM1 The Fundamentals of the Matwork method | Planning | 20 | 8 | 6 | |
| Unit 19 PM2 Plan Pilates Matwork programme (group class and one to one) | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
20 | 8 | 6 | |
| Unit 20 PM3 Teach a Pilates Matwork session (group class and one to one) | Observation | 28 | 11 | 8 | |
| Unit 21 PM4 Pilates Matwork Logbook | Logbook | 32 | 1 | 1 | |
| Pilates Reformer Teacher
335 GLH, which must include at least 70 face to face hours, 51 of which must be practical in a studio setting |
All the Core (*) and Pilates Core (**) units under Pilates Matwork table above |
See above | 195 | ||
| Unit 1 PR1 Fundamentals of the Pilates Reformer method | 1. Worksheet 2. Observation |
52 | 25 | 20 | |
| Unit 2 PR2 Planning for Pilates reformer sessions | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
10 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unit 3 PR3 Teaching a Pilates reformer session | Teaching observation | 26 | 5 | 3 | |
| Unit 4 PR4 Pilates Teacher Training Logbook | 1. Logbook 2. Professional discussion |
22 | 1 | 1 | |
| Unit 5 PR5 Structuring a 1:1 and duet Pilates Reformer session | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
12 | 6 | 4 | |
| Unit 6 PR6 Teach a 1:1 Pilates Reformer session | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Unit 7 PR7 Planning a group Pilates Reformer session | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
5 | 2 | 1 | |
| Unit 8 PR8 Teach a group Pilates Reformer session | 1. Planning 2. Observation |
10 | 5 | 4 | |
| Personal Trainer (GLH: 200 hours to include at least 24 hours practical) |
Unit 1 (A2) Carry out client fitness assessments | 1. Client interview 2. Initial assessment 3. Practical observation of assessments 4. Analyse assessment results 5. Fitness assessment worksheet |
30 | ||
| Unit 2 (D2) Support long term behaviour change by monitoring client exercise adherence and applying motivational techniques | Support behaviour change and adherence worksheet | 15 | |||
| Unit 3 (C3) Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to programme design | 1. Client nutritional assessment 2. Nutrition worksheet |
30 | |||
| Unit 4 (C1) Plan exercise training programmes | 1. Personal training programmes x 3 2. 6-week plan |
30 | |||
| Unit 5 (C4) Apply the principles of exercise science to programme design | 1. Personal training programme x 3 (as per unit 4) 2. Principles of exercise worksheet 3. Multiple choice questions (MCQ) |
30 | |||
| Unit 6 (B8) Instruct, supervise and deliver training programmes | 1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement |
30 | |||
| Unit 7 (C2) Manage, review, adapt and evaluate personal training programmes | 6-week programme | 20 | |||
| Unit 8 (J1) Undertake small business planning | Business plan | 10 | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training (GLH: 275 hours to include at least 42 practical hours) |
Unit 1 (D1 & A3): Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals including special populations | 1. PAR-Q2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information 6. Practical observation of a fitness assessment 7. Special populations worksheet |
15 | ||
| Unit 2 (D1 & B2): Carry out client fitness assessments and gym inductions | 1. Client interview and initial assessments 2. Analyse assessment results 3. Practical observation of assessments 4. Practical observation of gym inductions 5. Fitness assessment worksheet |
25 | |||
| Unit 3 (A2 & D2): Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context | Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper | 30 | |||
| Unit 4 (A5): Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction | Provide motivation and support worksheet | 15 | |||
| Unit 5 (D6): Support long term behaviour change by monitoring client exercise adherence and applying motivational techniques | Support behaviour change and adherence worksheet | 15 | |||
| Unit 6 (B1): Promote healthy eating and physical activity | Promote healthy eating worksheet | 15 | |||
| Unit 7 (D3): Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to programme design | 1. Client nutritional assessment 2. Promote healthy eating worksheet |
25 | |||
| Unit 8 (A1): Promote health and safety in a fitness environment | Promote health and safety worksheet | 15 | |||
| Unit 9 (A4) Provide customer service in health and fitness | Covered in units1 and 4 | 10 | |||
| Unit 10 (A6): Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry | 1. Personal development plan (PDP) 2. Viva with assessor 3. Business Plan |
10 | |||
| Unit 11 (B3, D4 & D5): Plan exercise training programmes | 1. Personal training programme cards checklist 2. 6-week plan |
30 | |||
| Unit 12 (D2) Apply the principles of exercise science to programme design | 1. Principles of exercise worksheet 2. Personal training cards x3 (as per unit 2) 3. Multiple choice questions (MCQ) |
20 | |||
| Unit 13 (B3 & D5) Instruct, supervise and deliver training programmes | 1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement 3. Professional discussion |
30 | |||
| Unit 14 (D7) Manage, review, adapt and evaluate personal training programmes | 6-week review | 20 | |||
| Special Populations |
SPEF8 Pre and Postnatal Exercise Instructor | 1. Worksheets 2. Short Questions 3. Professional Discussion |
40 | ||
| SPEF2 Older Adult Exercise Instructor (GLH to include 35 face to face hours of which 25 must be practical) |
1. Worksheets 2. Short Questions 3. Professional Discussion 4. Practical Observation |
50 | |||
| SPEF3 Disability Exercise Instructor (GLH to include 35 face to face hours of which 25 must be practical) |
1. Worksheets 2. Short Questions 3. Professional Discussion 4. Practical Observation |
50 | |||
| SPEF5 Youth Exercise Instructor (GLH to include 35 face to face hours of which 25 must be practical) |
1. Worksheets 2. Short Questions 3. Professional Discussion 4. Practical Observation |
50 |
REPs UAE Standards
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