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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

This qualification is designed for existing Level 2 Fitness Instructors wishing to advance their careers. Successful completion allows an individual to gain employment as a personal trainer within a gym or on a self-employed basis.

Pass mark 28/40 45 minutes Real test fee Varies by provider Active IQ How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. During the upward phase of a seated leg extension, which muscle acts as the antagonist?
  • A.  Rectus femoris
  • B.  Biceps femoris
  • C.  Vastus lateralis
  • D.  Tibialis anterior
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✓ Answer: B. Biceps femoris
The antagonist opposes the agonist. In a leg extension, the quadriceps are the agonists (prime movers), so the opposing hamstrings (like the biceps femoris) are the antagonists.
Q2. A new client who wants to lose weight reveals they have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. What is the most appropriate course of action for the Personal Trainer?
  • A.  Provide the client with a detailed low-carbohydrate meal plan.
  • B.  Advise the client to use specific blood sugar-regulating supplements.
  • C.  Design an exercise programme and refer them to a GP or registered dietitian for nutritional advice.
  • D.  Suggest the client follows the standard Eatwell Guide without modification.
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✓ Answer: C. Design an exercise programme and refer them to a GP or registered dietitian for nutritional advice.
Prescribing nutrition for a medical condition like diabetes is outside a PT's scope of practice. The correct action is to refer to a qualified medical or nutritional professional for dietary guidance.
Q3. A personal trainer designs a 12-week programme that starts with high volume and low intensity, and gradually shifts to low volume and high intensity. What is this model of periodisation called?
  • A.  Undulating periodisation
  • B.  Reverse periodisation
  • C.  Linear periodisation
  • D.  Block periodisation
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✓ Answer: C. Linear periodisation
Linear periodisation involves a gradual, progressive increase in intensity and a corresponding decrease in volume over a long period (macrocycle).
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Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health · 30
Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme · 30
Programming Personal Training with Clients · 30
Delivering Personal Training Sessions · 28
Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment · 30
Client Consultation and Lifestyle Management · 20
Business Acumen for Personal Trainers · 20
Advanced Training Systems and Techniques · 19
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The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training?
You need 28 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 70%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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