Master Pack Personal Trainer EREPS 3 + 4 NASM

**EREPS 3 **

THE BASICS OF FITNESS

The Human Locomotor System

• Introduction
• Expectations for fitness professionals
• The nervous system
• Anatomy of the nervous system
• Central and peripheral nervous systems
• Subdivisions of the nervous system
• The skeletal system
• The muscular system
• Science of human movement
• Planes and axes
• Movement terminology
• Position terminology
• Muscular actions
• Functional anatomy
• Open and closed chain exercises
• Length-tension relationship
• Muscular strength and arthrokinetic
• Heart, lungs and blood circulation
• Energy systems

Exercise Physiology

• Components of Physical Fitness
• Training Principles
• Types of Muscular Strength
• Strength Profiles
• Stretching
• Monitoring Exercise Intensity

Lifestyle Management

• Physical activity and health
• Basic guidelines for nutrition and hydration
• Basic stress management techniques
• Adaptation and progression

Health and safety

• Safe and effective exercises
• Adjustments: progression and regression
• Body awareness and training techniques
• Dealing with accidents and emergencies
• Legal obligations and emergency procedures
• Professionalism, ethics and national guidelines

Communication skills

• Building relationships
• Motivation strategies
• Customer-focused service

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Fitness Advice – Basic Principles

• Developing a programme
• Coaching a session
• Intake, assessment, informed consent
• Body composition
• Safe and progressive periodisation

Core training

What is core training? Guidelines
Progression
Exercises

Resistance training (weight training)

• Guidelines for resistance training
• Progression
• Machines
• Free weights
• Cable machine
• Bodyweight exercises
• Spotting
• Practical coaching guidelines
• Methods

Cardiovascular training (cardio)

• Warm-up
• Cool-down
• Methods
• Machines

**EREPS 4 **

Our programme combines the scientific rigour of NASM CPT certification with European EREPS EQF Level 4 standards. It is structured in progressive modules, alternating between theory, practice and professional scenarios.

1. Introduction to the profession of Personal Trainer

• Roles, duties and responsibilities of the sports coach
• Code of conduct and professional ethics
• Key skills expected at EQF4 level
• Health promotion and prevention of risks associated with inactivity

2. Anatomy and physiology applied to training

• The musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Biomechanics and kinesiology applied to basic movements
• Physiological adaptations to exercise (endurance, strength, power)
• Functional analysis of the main muscle groups

3. Physical assessments and tests

• Postural assessment and identification of muscular imbalances
• Fitness tests: cardio, strength, mobility, body composition
• Modern assessment tools (software, sensors, applications)
• Interpretation of results to design an individualised plan

4. OPT™ (NASM) Methodology – Optimum Performance Training®

• Presentation of the OPT™ model (NASM global benchmark)
• Phase 1: Stabilisation and endurance
• Phase 2: Strength development
• Phase 3: Muscle hypertrophy
• Phase 4: Strength endurance
• Phase 5: Power and performance
• Progression, regression and adaptation of exercises according to the client's profile

5. Designing personalised programmes

• Defining SMART objectives with the client
• Structuring effective and safe sessions
• Short-, medium- and long-term planning (periodisation)
• Strategies for beginners, experienced athletes and specific clients (weight loss, reathletisation, seniors)

6. Postural correction and injury prevention

• Main musculoskeletal imbalances
• Corrective exercises and adapted protocols
• Mobility techniques, activation, targeted strengthening
• Prevention of common injuries in the gym

7. Nutrition and overall health

• Scientific basis of nutrition applied to sport
• Understanding the role of macronutrients and micronutrients
• Hydration and nutritional timing
• Awareness of eating behaviours and recovery

8. Psychology and motivational coaching

• Effective communication techniques with clients
• Motivation, commitment and managing psychological barriers
• Loyalty strategies
• Behavioural coaching to support lifestyle changes

9. Personal training business and marketing

• Starting your own business (self-employed or employed)
• Digital marketing strategies for finding and retaining clients
• Creating your coaching offer (face-to-face and online)
• Legal and administrative framework of the profession in Europe and internationally

🧠 Theoretical Examination – EREPS 3 Fitness Trainer

Objective: To assess the knowledge acquired during the training course.
Format: 50 multiple-choice questions (only one correct answer).
Pass mark: Minimum 70% correct answers.

⏱ Duration: 60 minutes 💻 Method: Online examination via a secure platform 📱 Authorised equipment: tablet or computer with Internet access (mobile phones are not permitted) 📶 Connection: Wi-Fi available at the training venue

⚙️ Procedure: Examination conducted in a room, under supervision. Candidates may modify their answers before validation. Results communicated within 15 minutes of the end of the session.

💰 Retakes: Up to 3 attempts (1 initial + 2 retakes). Fee: €100 per retake session.

🏋️ Practical Examination – EREPS 3 Fitness Trainer

🎯 Objective: To assess the candidate's ability to design, justify and present a training programme adapted to a real-life situation.

📋 Test content:

Case study handed out on the last day of training.

3 complementary parts:

• Session creation: to be written on an official digital template (no handwritten documents accepted).
• Oral defence: presentation of the programme to an examiner
• Technical demonstration: correct execution of the exercises, with technical explanations and safety instructions.

✅ Pass mark: Minimum 70% required to pass the test.

**🧠 Theoretical Exam – EREPS 4 NASM Personal Trainer **

Objective: To assess the knowledge acquired during the training course. Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (only one correct answer). Pass mark: Minimum 70% correct answers.

⏱ Duration: 120 minutes 💻 Method: Online examination via a secure platform 📱 Authorised equipment: tablet or computer with Internet access (mobile phones not permitted) 📶 Connection: Wi-Fi available at the training venue.

⚙️ Procedure: Examination taken in a room, under supervision. Answers may be changed before validation. Results communicated within 15 minutes of the end of the session.

💰 Retakes: Up to 3 attempts (1 initial attempt + 2 retakes). Fee: €100 per retake session.

🏋️ Practical Examination – EREPS 4 NASM Personal Trainer

🎯 Objective: To assess the candidate's ability to analyse a client, select and design a training programme adapted to a real-life situation.

📋 Content of the test:

• Analysis of your client
• Getting your client active with a programme tailored to their needs for 1 hour

✅ Pass mark: A minimum of 70% is required to pass the test.

📘 EREPS 3 & EREPS 4 internships

🎯 General objective Practical internships allow future coaches to apply the skills acquired during training in a real professional environment. They are a mandatory step for the validation of EREPS 3 (Fitness Trainer) and EREPS 4 (Personal Trainer) certifications, in accordance with EuropeActive and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) standards.

🏋️‍♂️ EREPS 3 Internship – Fitness Trainer (EQF Level 3)

🎯 Internship objectives Put into practice the technical skills and training principles learned during the training course. Observe and assist a certified coach in supervising individual or group sessions. Understand how a fitness centre operates (reception, safety, hygiene, equipment, professional conduct). Develop communication, customer relations and sports instructor skills.

⏱ Mandatory duration: Minimum of 20 hours of supervised practical experience.

📍 Location and supervision: Internship to be carried out in a fitness club or private studio.

📘 Main tasks

• Observe and participate in the supervision of members in the weight training and cardio areas.
• Assist the tutor in demonstrating exercises and correcting technique.
• Apply safety and hygiene rules.
• Help set up and tidy away equipment.
• Keep the logbook up to date, signed by the tutor at each session.

🧾 Validation

• Assessment of observed skills (technical, interpersonal, safety).
• Validation by the centre's lead trainer.

💪 EREPS 4 Internship – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4 / NASM)

🎯 Course objectives

• Develop the ability to analyse a client's needs and design a personalised programme.
• Plan, supervise and monitor individualised training sessions.
• Apply the principles of progression, motivation and professional communication.
• Implement the skills of an autonomous Personal Trainer according to EuropeActive and NASM standards.

⏱ Mandatory duration Minimum of 20 hours of supervised practice, to be recorded in the official logbook provided by the training centre.

📍 Location and supervision Internship to be carried out in a professional environment (club, studio, private gym, functional box, etc.). Supervision by an experienced Personal Trainer (EREPS 4 / NASM).

📘 Main tasks

• Carry out a complete assessment of the client's profile (assessment, objectives, history).
• Design an individualised training programme.
• Supervise actual sessions with partial autonomy.
• Correct technique, ensure safety and adapt exercises.
• Communicate effectively with the client to maintain commitment and motivation.

🧾 Validation

• Presentation of the complete and signed logbook.
• Assessment of the relevance of the programmes, the quality of the coaching and professionalism.
• Final validation by the reference trainer or the EREPS/NASM jury.

🧠 General rules for all internships

• The intern must be insured and comply with the club's internal rules.
• The logbook is an official document required for certification.
• The 20 hours of internship must be completed before the final practical exam.

🌍 Benefits of internships

✅ Apply the knowledge acquired during training in a practical setting. ✅ Gain confidence and autonomy in the field. ✅ Develop professional reflexes in line with EREPS/NASM standards. ✅ Make contacts and prepare for integration into the world of work.