Sport Performance and Education
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How Does it Work?
Our courses are designed to fit into the busy schedules of our students. Your course will be part of a blended approach where 1 or more days attendance at one of our centre will be part of or follow on from the home study element. This involves a mix of practical workshops and theory re-cap sessions to prepare you for your assessments. The courses are led by highly experienced and qualified tutors, whose primary focus is to support and guide you through the qualification.
Following booking, we will arrange an ‘initial contact’ call with your support tutor, who will help you plan your study, ensuring adequate time and preparation for your practical course days. Dates will be agreed for coursework deadlines and appointments will be made to allow tutors to give you regular feedback on the work that you submit and run through some revision questions to prepare and support you with the theoretical elements of the course.
These courses are extremely popular with students who need to choose their own pace of study. They give you the flexibility to accommodate your other commitments or to achieve your qualifications faster, if required.
GYM Instructor
Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
The Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym Instructor, is the entry level qualification required to gain employment as a Gym Instructor within the Health & Fitness Industry. This qualification will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills you require to work safely and effectively within a gym environment. The course will teach you how to screen clients, provide gym inductions, design basic training programs, and develop an understanding of how the body responds to exercise.
What does the course cover?
Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Unit 2 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
Unit 3 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
Unit 4 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health
Unit 5 - Planning gym-based exercise
Unit 6 - Instructing gym-based exercise
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered using a blended learning approach that combines home study with two days of traditional tutor led delivery/assessment at one of our training centre.
How is the course assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course via your Learner Achievement Portfolio worksheets/assignments. You will be required to undertake two separate theory papers to assess your underpinning knowledge and a practical assessment to assess your teaching and instruction ability.
Worksheet/Assignments (LAP)
Anatomy & Physiology Theory Paper
Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health Theory Paper
Practical Assessment (plan, teach, evaluate)
How much does the course cost?
The fee for the course is from £345.00. Your place on the course will be reserved upon receipt of payment. Most up to date prices and course dates are listed on our booking system, click the button below to access online booking system.
Advanced Personal Trainer/Coach
Mentorship
Our mentoring gives you a chance to challenge yourself as a trainer/coach and the opportunity to get your hands dirty actually doing some coaching! You’ll also walk away with your level 3 qualification! While you have access to online learning you will learn most of your skills from seeing what other coaches are doing in their programs.
As part of your education and mentorship you will receive 10 readymade programs and while you may never use the complete program your experience from shadowing your tutor and mentor will give you the skills and confidence to make effective changes to your own programs to meet your client’s specific needs.
The Advanced Personal Trainer/Coach Mentorship will not be like any other method of learning, it will not only prepare you for a potential career in a very competitive industry but enhance your knowledge and capabilities as a trainer and coach to work with a range of clients including athletes.
The Advanced Trainer/Coach Mentorship is delivered by:
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High quality online learning materials
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Practical one-to-one mentoring sessions from your nominated tutor/mentor who will be a current practicing trainer/coach not only high qualified in their role but qualified to teach.
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A support programme that includes coaching opportunities, access to core and supplementary texts, research and resources.
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The program comes in two packages Advanced and Advanced Plus:
Our Advanced program is one-to-one tutoring and mentoring for those wishing to develop a career in the fitness industry. This programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to complete your Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training and Level 3 Conditioning for Sport and Exercise enabling you to develop your skills under the mentorship of a current highly skilled practicing trainer. Emphasis is placed on the practical coaching element and actual transfer of knowledge into real work situations.
Advanced Trainer/Coach:
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (1-1)
Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sport Performance (group)
Our Advanced Plus Program is for those who are looking to enhance their personal trainer skills with sport and exercise specific coaching strength and conditioning skills. The Advanced Plus program builds on your personal trainer skills by developing your practical training alongside practitioners working with athletes. The program will include 3 more qualifications to compliment your level 3 personal trainer.
Applications are invited from passionate individuals looking to be part of a small group of practitioners undertaking this journey of valuable individual career and coaching sessions as part of an advanced education program.
Advanced Plus Trainer/Coach:
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (1-1)
Level 3 Diploma in Sport Massage Therapy (group)
Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sport Performance (group)
Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (1-1 or group)
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance (1-1)
Entry requirements
Prior to registration learners are required to:
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be appropriately identified
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at least 16 years of age
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able to communicate effectively in English.
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There are no further prerequisites prior to certification other than successful completion of all related 1st4sport assessed tasks, enabling full coverage of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this qualification.
It is strongly recommended that learners hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (or equivalent) prior to registering onto this qualification, however this is not a requirement.
