Professional Fitness Instructor

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• Price: £829 £663

• This is the perfect starting point for those wishing to work at fitness instructor level within a health or leisure club, providing you with skills in the gym as well as the studio.
  Not only will you learn how to induct clients onto gym equipment, but you will also learn how to provide versatile group teaching skills required to run an effective circuits class.

  This well rounded and popular fitness qualification will add more strings to your bow, meaning you can increase your employability as well as your client base! It is also a great stepping stone into a personal training qualification for current instructors.

  Want to ease the cost of your training with the Lifetime pay as you learn scheme? See our flexible payment options here.

   

• You have the choice of two of the listed CPD modules to complete with your course. This is the order in which suggest we complete your course although we do advise that you sit the assessment for Exercise and Fitness Knowledge level 2 after the Gym Instructing module.

  • Exercise and Fitness Knowledge Level 2

    This is a distance learning module supported by workbooks and a fully interactive CD Rom which takes approximately 40 hours to complete.  This is the foundation to all fitness courses and is included ...

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    • This is a distance learning module supported by workbooks and a fully interactive CD Rom which takes approximately 40 hours to complete.  This is the foundation to all fitness courses and is included in fitness instructor courses, personal trainer courses and exercise to music courses.  On completion of your home study you will be required to book the one hour multiple choice exam at one of our training venues.

      Concepts of Fitness

      This element discusses the difference between total and physical fitness. Within this you will be able to describe the relationship between physical fitness and health related fitness and the components of each

      Bones and Joints

      The anatomical structure of the skeleton and its physiological relationships to exercise and fitness. Bone structure and function is discussed along with the major joints of the body and their movement potential

      Muscles

      The anatomical structure of the skeletal muscles and their physiological relationship to exercise and fitness. Identify major muscles and particular types of muscle (i.e Voluntary, Involuntary) and the basic structure of them

      Kinesiology

      The skills to analyse an exercise and identify the joints and muscles involved will be covered here. This is an essential skill for the fitness instructor to be able to identify safe and effective exercises for an individual

      Energy Systems

      Covers the physiological processes involved in the release of energy for muscular contraction and relates this to how significant it is in physical activity

      Nutrition

      Food is central to our lives. Within this section you will identify and learn about the three energy nutrients in the body. The importance of vitamins, minerals and water and their function will also be covered. From this information students will learn how to advise effectively on weight management issues

      Cardio Respiratory Systems

      On completion of this element a basic understanding of the anatomical structure and the physiological function of the heart, lungs and circulatory system and their relationship to exercise activity and fitness will be gained

  • Gym Instructing

    This is a five day intensive module that is included in all fitness instructor courses and personal trainer courses. The module is followed by a practical assessment day approximately two weeks after ...

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    • This is a five day intensive module that is included in all fitness instructor courses and personal trainer courses. The module is followed by a practical assessment day approximately two weeks after this initial training.

      Programme Design

      Knowledge will be provided to produce a planned programme in relation to a clients specific goals, likes and dislikes and health related issues

       Health Screening

      A fundamental process, which provides the foundation to a fitness programme. In order to plan appropriate activity over a period of time, there is a need to identify any reason for adaption to the programme or referral to medical professionals

       Preparing People for Exercise

      Within this component the specific components of a warm up are discussed and put into effect by each student planning and delivering a safe and effective warm up

       Resistance Training

      An area covering both resistance and free-weights. The trainee instructor will learn a broad range of exercises and understand the basic principles of resistance programme design and delivery

       Cardiovascular Training

      This subject teaches the trainee instructor the basic principles of cardiovascular training programmes and knowledge of the most frequently used cardiovascular machines in the gym

       Relaxation and Stretching

      Enables the learner to understand the structure and content of an effective stretch component and cool down including the basic physiological adaptations that occur in the body and techniques for developmental stretching

       Health and Safety

      This area will provide the instructor with an understanding of the legal requirements of health and safety requirements within the working environment

       Teaching Skills

      Discussed and practiced regularly to identify qualities of an instructor needed to assist in a successfully delivered session

  • Circuit Solutions

    Circuit training continues to be a popular exercise class found in all health clubs. This two day practical workshop will enable you to hold circuits classes in a number of situations; indoor circuits...

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    • Circuit training continues to be a popular exercise class found in all health clubs. This two day practical workshop will enable you to hold circuits classes in a number of situations; indoor circuits classes, outdoor circuits sessions and one-to-one training situations. A great workshop for anyone who wants to teach fun and varied classes and it's an excellent way for personal trainers to pick up clients. The practical skills learnt on the module will be assessed throughout the day by tutor observation. Prior to attending this module candidates must have completed a REPS level 2 award.

       Role of Circuits in Group Exercise

      A popular class that can be used to improve specific components of fitness, energy systems and performance in sport

      Circuit Class Structure and Design

      Develop the skills to deliver a versatile discipline in a number of settings; indoor circuits classes, outdoor circuits sessions and one-to-one training situations

      Group Circuit Planning

      How to set out the room, utilise equipment and how long a circuits class should last

      Group Circuit Instruction

      Look at the importance of voice, teaching position and communication skills

  • Group Studio Cycling

    Group cycling classes are some of the most popular classes in gyms today. This course will enable you to plan and deliver effective group cycling classes, as well as increased your earning potential! ...

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    • Group cycling classes are some of the most popular classes in gyms today. This course will enable you to plan and deliver effective group cycling classes, as well as increased your earning potential! The two day practical workshop is the ideal starting point for those wishing to teach indoor group cycling. The practical skills learnt on the module will be assessed on the second day of the workshop. Prior to attending this module we require you to have completed a REPS level 2 award.

      Role of Group Studio Cycling in Group Exercise

       Studio cycling is the most popular class in health clubs today and is growing in popularity all the time and has a number of benefits

      Biomechanics, Riding Positions, Safety and Set Up

       Look at bike set up, correct riding position for different scenarios (flat/hill/sprint) and the pedal stroke 

      Planning the Class

       Plan a safe and effective group studio cycling class, understand the different intensity options available, and ensure suitability for all participants

      Practical Teaching

       Take a look at teaching points, how to make a class more enjoyable through visualisation 

      Music Selection

       Understand how to use music effectively for planning and choreography

  • Core Stability

    This is a one day practical workshop. It includes all the skills to deliver exercise variables utilising the stability ball either in a group or one-to-one environment.The practical skills learnt on t...

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    • This is a one day practical workshop. It includes all the skills to deliver exercise variables utilising the stability ball either in a group or one-to-one environment.The practical skills learnt on the module will be assessed throughout the day by tutor observation. Prior to attending this module candidates must have completed a REPS level 2 award.

      The Importance of Functional Core Stability

      Role and importance of the core in sports and everyday function

      Mobilising and Stabilising Muscles and their Roles

      A look at the posterior and anterior core muscles

      Stability Balls and Tools used for Core Stability Development

      Provide instructors with the knowledge and practical skills to deliver a range of core stability training methods

      Delivery of Fun and Practical Group and Individual Stability Ball Sessions

      Look at how functional exercises can bring variety and provide instructors with library of exercises

       Develop a Toolkit of Core Stability Exercises

      Deliver exercise variables utilising the stability ball either in a group or one-to-one environment

• Entry requirements

  There are no entry requirements for this award but it is essential that you have used a gym and attended group exercise classes prior to commencing the course.

   

  Assessment and certification

  The award is assessed against the National Standards for Exercise and Fitness. Students will be required to sit a theory paper as well as completing a practical gym assessment and two CPD workshops. The award leads to the Lifetime Professional Fitness Instructor Award and entry to REPs at level 2. Save £5 on your REPs membership with Lifetime.