Become a fitness instructor

Fitness Instructing Children’s Fitness & Pilates

Price: £295.00 – £395.00 Sku No. #1020
Level 2 This CPD is recognised by CIMSPA and will gain 4 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What is Involved in the Study?
- 10 online lectures and video's each with a downloadable resource for you to keep. For assessment you will submit two lesson plans in your chosen discipline, one for each age group.
- Lesson planning and risk assessment for general fitness and Pilates
- Anatomical and physiological differences in children
- Child development stages and performance indicators
- Child development stages linked to the national curriculum
- Age group considerations for lesson planning
- Managing behaviour
- Teaching and communication in teaching children
How Long Does It Last?
- 10 online lectures approximately 16 hours with assessment 24 hours of study
- Submission of two lesson plans one for the age group 5-11 and one from 11-15 year olds and two risk assessments.
- If you want to add the additional assessment for the Level 2 Award in Instructing Physical Activity to Children you would complete an additional practical assessment teaching one of the age groups. You need a minimum of 5 children in the class, you video the class and submit this video for assessment.
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Fitness instructors, personal trainers, Pilates and Yoga teachers.
- Those wishing to run fun fitness sessions for children and young people
- Those already running sessions without a formal qualification
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- For the course, a recognised fitness instructor qualification in a main discipline i.e ETM, Gym, PT, Yoga, Pilates Aqua or equivalent
- Alternatively, no previous qualifications are needed if you take the Level 2 Group Training in conjunction with this course or the Level 2 Fitness Instructor Gym
How Is the Course Assessed?
- For the Children's Fitness & Pilates course with AIQ professional Recognition you submit 2 lesson plans, one for age group 5- 11 and one for age group 11-15 with a risk assessment for each lesson plan
- If you also book assessment for the AIQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Physical Activity for Children you will complete all of the above plus a worksheet and you would teach a live class with a minimum of 5 children participating, from one of the lesson plans and submit this video for assessment
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all resources are provided online
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Employment teaching exercise to children in schools, clubs or any Ofsted-approved environment
- Self employment teaching exercise to children in varied environments and disciplines.
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HIIT Training & Circuit Training Instructor Course

Price: £195.00 Sku No. #Drum1011
Level 2 This accredited qualification is recognised by AIQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points for each qualification Upcoming Dates This is a full online programme you can study at home in your own time. What Is The Circuit Course About?
- Planning and teaching safe and effective circuit training session with and without equipment
- Principles of resistance training using variable sets and reps systems
- Principles of HIIT training
- Circuit equipment including freeFORM, ViPR, TRX, coreflytes, medicine balls, steps, body weight, barbells, dumbbells, ladders, hurdles, tethers, bands, and more.
How Long Does It Last?
- Full online course to be studied at home at your own pace
- One day attendance for assessment in Maidenhead or Edinburgh or video submission of you teaching a class
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those wishing to work in a gym or studio using circuit training formats
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent
How Is Circuit Training Assessed?
- Direct observation of teaching skills
- Lesson plans
- Worksheets
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
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Hydro-actif Level 2 Shallow Water Certification or Hydro-actif Hydro-Pilates Certification

Price: £195.00 Sku No. #1014
Level 2 Shallow Water This accredited qualification is recognised by CIMSPA What is the Shallow Water Course About?
- Properties of Water
- Physiology of working in water
- Structure of an aqua class in the shallow water
- Planning & choreography of an aqua class
- Teaching skills of an aqua class
- Progression of an aqua class
What is the Hydro-Pilates Course About?
- Properties of Water
- Applying the Pilates method to working in the water
- Structure of an Hydro-Pilates class in the shallow water
- Adapting the traditional 34 exercises to water exdercises
- Teaching the principles of Pilates in the water
- Progression of an aqua class
How Long Does It Last?
- Shallow water is a one day programme
- Hydro-Pilates is a one day programme
Who is the course assessed?
- Shallow water is assessed practically on the day with a small multiple choice exam to be sat after the course at home
- Hydro-Pilates is assessed practically throughout the day
What Pre-requisites Are Needed?
- Fitness instructor level 2 or equivalent or swimming instructor are required to undertake the module training. If you are not already a fitness instructor you will have to undertake the Level 2 Group Training Certificate alongside the aqua module. We can work with you to book a bespoke package that suits your needs.
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- The ability to teach group and one-to-one aqua sessions in shallow water or using the Pilates method with a nationally recognised qualification
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Kettlebell Instructor Training

Price: £145.00 – £195.00 Sku No. #KB
Level 2 This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points Upcoming Dates We have dates available in both our Maidenhead and Edinburgh centres. If you can’t see dates that suit your diary please do email us directly to discuss future dates. What Is The Workshop About?
- Latest scientific research in kettlebell training
- Application of safe, effective, functional and challenging kettlebell training
- Understanding of functional tri-planar movement
- Technical teaching of a broad range of basic and advanced kettlebell exercises
- Application of kettlebell training to a varied range of client groups
- Mechanical and physiological responses to kettlebell training
How Long Does It Last?
- Online training course studied at home
- 1 day practical assessment or video submission
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those wishing to expand their training techniques & knowledge of exercises
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent
How Is It Assessed?
- Formative assessment of a range of kettlebell exercises
- Post course submission of a session plan for kettlebell training
- Post course submission of learner achievement portfolio worksheets
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided (If you have your own preferred weight of kettlebell it is useful to bring it along)
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L2 Group Training Certificate Circuits & HIIT

Price: £495.00 – £745.00
Level 2 This accredited qualification is recognised by CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Will I Study?
- How to plan group exercises classes using the latest science behind HIIT & Varied Power Circuits,
- Anatomy & physiology for exercise, including, bones, joints, muscle, cardiovascular system and energy systems
- The principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Principles and science of warm up, cardio, muscle conditionings & stretch
- Programming results based classes using HIIT and scientific circuit training methods
- Exercise technique and performance
- High intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Muscle conditioning and stretch techniques
- Business, marketing and personal development
- Client health awarness
- The coaching sequence using set up and follow up cues, motivation skills, education and technique coaching
Choose from the additional certificate/training days from to take the extended course:
How long does the course last?
- Pre-reading & self study form the downloadable manuals and attendance on 3 modules
- Anatomy & physiology - 2 x 1/2 day live streaming at home
- Circuit training, HIIT - 1 day face to face teaching
- Science behind circuit training, class structure, planning and teaching - online lessons
- Business, social media and marketing - 1/2 day live streaming
- Client analysis and health behaviours - 1/2 day live streaming
- Group training practical assessment - 1 day face to face
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those wishing to work in a studio as a group exercise teacher including HIIT, aerobics, circuits, kettlebells, body conditioning, stretch and many more studio based class formats
- Those wishing to progress onto a pre-choreographed programme such as Les Mills, Zumba, On Broadway, Bokwa etc.
- Those wishing to progress onto personal training, yoga, pilates or outdoor fitness
Choose from the additional certificate/training days for the extended course:
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- No previous qualifications or experience are needed. You will also take the Level 2 anatomy & physiology module as part of this course (unless already a qualified fitness instructor). This is included in the price
How Is It Assessed?
- Multiple-choice theory exams (unless already a qualified fitness instructor)
- Direct observation of teaching skills
- Lesson plans
- Worksheets
- Business plan
- Infographic assignment
- Personal development plan
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Work as a fitness instructor in group training in a studio
- An en-route qualification for pre-choreographed studio programmes
- An en-route qualification to becoming a personal trainer or yoga, pilates or outdoor fitness trainer
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L2 Group Training Certificate Exercise To Music (ETM)

Price: £495.00 – £695.00 Sku No. #1017
Level 2 This accredited qualification is recognised by CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Will I Study?
- How to plan exercise to music classes using the latest freestyle choreography
- How to choreograph to music using add on, layering, 32 count combinations, chorus verse and continuous free-style
- Anatomy & physiology for exercise, including, bones, joints, muscle, cardiovascular system and energy systems
- The principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Programming results based classes using aerobic training, muscle conditioning, flexibility and motor skill
- Exercise technique and performance
- Choreography for warm up and cardio training.
- High intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Muscle conditioning and stretch techniques
- The coaching sequence using set up and follow up cues, motivation skills, education and technique coaching
- The business of classes & self development
- Client health awareness and health and safety
How long does the course last?
- Pre-reading & self study form the downloadable manuals and attendance on 3 modules or you can choose to study all of the modules online at home
- Anatomy & physiology - online study lessons
- Exercise to music practical training - 2 days or you can choose to study these two days from our online lesson platform and study at home or in your local studio
- Professional development, health & safety & client care online lessons
- Exercise to music practical assessment - 1 day or if you can film a class at your base studio and send in.
How Long Does the Extended Course Last? All of the above modules for the short course and in addition you can add either the circuit & HIIT training day, the aqua shallow water training day or an outdoor fitness training day. Choose from the additional certificate/training days and take the extended course:
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those wishing to work in a studio as a group exercise teacher including aerobics, circuits, body conditioning, stretch and many more studio based class formats
- Those wishing to progress onto a pre-choreographed programme such as Les Mills, Zumba, On Broadway, Bokwa etc.
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- No previous qualifications or experience are needed. You will also take the Functional Anatomy For Fitness module as part of this course (unless already a qualified fitness instructor). This is included in the price
How Is It Assessed?
- Multiple-choice theory exams (unless already a qualified fitness instructor)
- Direct observation of teaching skills
- Lesson plans
- Worksheets
- Business plan
- Infographic assignment
- Personal development plan
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Work as a fitness instructor in studio
- An en-route qualification for pre-choreographed studio programmes
- An en-route qualification to becoming a personal trainer
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Level 2 Fitness Instructor Gym Course

Price: £495.00 – £595.00 Sku No. #1015
Level 2 This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points Upcoming Dates We have dates available in both our Maidenhead and Edinburgh centres. If you can’t see dates that suit your diary please do email us directly to discuss future dates. What Will I Study?
- Planning and teaching safe and effective gym-based exercises
- Gaining an understanding of the body’s systems and its response to exercise
- Anatomy & physiology for sport and exercise including bones, muscles, cardiovascular and energy systems
- An understanding of the principles of training and programming for gym clients
- How to teach fixed resistance machines, free weight lifts, functional exercises and CV equipment
- Coaching sequence and correction of posture and exercise technique
How long does the short course last?
- Pre-reading & self study form the downloadable manuals and attendance on 3 modules
- Anatomy & physiology - 1 day
- Gym practical training - 1 day
- Gym practical assessment - 1 day
How Long Does The Long Course Last? All of the above modules for the short course and in addition the following modules Choose three of the additional certificate/training days from:
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Those wishing to work in a gym as a fitness instructor
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- No previous qualifications or experience are needed. You will also take the Functional Anatomy For Fitness module as part of this course (unless already a qualified fitness instructor). This is included in the price
How Is It Assessed?
- Multiple-choice theory exams (unless already a qualified fitness instructor)
- Direct observation of teaching skills
- Lesson plans
- Worksheets
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Work as a fitness instructor in a gym
- Teacher of suspension training, kettlebells or outdoor fitness bootcamps
- An en-route qualification to becoming a group fitness instructor for some pre-choreographed studio programmes
- An en-route qualification to becoming a personal trainer
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NEAT Fit Coaching Programme

Price: £195.00
Level 3 What Will I Study?
- How the fitness industry currently addresses the problems of inactivity and sedentarism
- Exercise resistance and exercise contamination
- What is gravity deprivation syndrome and how it affects ageing
- Learn how Metabolic Equivalents (METs) can be used as an accurate measure of intensity and workload
- Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) in everyday activities and MET values of daily energy expenditure and their role in obesity management
- The emergence of Inactivity Physiology as a legitimate discipline and how to overcome its insidious effects
- How to use the NEAT Fitness program to bring back clients who have dropped out of fitness programs, provide direction for clients who continually relapse, give an alternative to those who choose not to undertake a formal fitness program and how to create a larger funnel to attract more clients.
- The four steps in NEAT Fit programming: Stand and Stroll transitions, Global Roaming transitions, Reactivate transitions and MET Minute transitions.
- The physiology of NEAT Fit
- Self-determination motivational strategies
- The role of physical activity and continual low to moderate intensity all day movements in contributing to a long and healthy lifestyle that is common to the Blue Zones
How long does the course last?
- Online programme of 24 video lectures with downloadable resources
- Optional one day workshop for practical application
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over
- Any health professional
- Those wishing to work in the community and wider sedentary population or exercise referral
- Group Exercise Teachers, Pilates and Yoga Teachers
- Massage Therapists, Medical Professionals & Allied Health Professionals
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent level allied health qualification
- Anyone with genuine interest in working with this population
How Is It Assessed?
- Short answer questions on all topics
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided for all topics including a laboratory manual
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Enhanced services as a NEAT Fit Coach
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Diploma
- Additional employment stream for Personal Trainers, Exercise Specialists, Massage Therapists, Group Exercise Instructors
- Working with Allied Health Professionals specialising in medical fitness
- Working in Corporate Health Programs, Aged Care and Family health care
- Working with Health Educators and Community fitness groups to create sustainable physical activity opportunities
- Working with Health and Fitness Government agencies
- Working with Life Coaches, Pilates Instructors, Wellness Coaches and Yoga Teachers
- Working with teachers to promote everyday physical activity to students outside of the normal formal fitness programs
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Online Pre-Post Natal Fitness Instructor Training Course

Price: £350.00 – £395.00 Sku No. #Ante/Post Natal Instructor Training Course AIQ
REPs Accreditation Level 3 This accredited qualification is accredited AIQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points What Is The Course About?
- How to identify the physiological and anatomical changes of pregnancy in the body
- How these changes relate to the studio and gym environments
- How to identify cases when exercise and activity are not recommended
How Long Does It Last?
- Online programme
- Assessment
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years or over
- Personal trainers and advanced instructors
- Those wishing to work with pregnant or post-natal women
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – or equivalent or higher, (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
What Will Be Studied?
- Antenatal and postnatal anatomy and physiology
- Baby development through each Tri-mester
- Core stability and pelvic floor
- Kegel exercises
- The do's and don'ts of exercise for each trimester and the post natal period
- Safety implications to training and reasons for referrals
- Development of training programmes suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy
- Childbirth and the postnatal period
- Postnatal exercise programme development
- Relevant teaching skills
How Is It Assessed?
- Case study
- Worksheet
- Session planning and risk assessment
- Nutritional advice leaflet
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided on the online course
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Working as a specialist in exercise prescription for pre- and post-natal women within gyms, classes or one to one
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YMCA Award in Level 2/3 Bridge Course for EMD UK Professional membership

Price: £245.00 – £490.00 Sku No. #Level 3 Anatomy Study Day-1
What Is The Module About?
- Anatomical & physiological knowledge at each level to include the shoulder, hip, knee and foot and ankle complex, the deep stabilising core muscles and the superficial mobilising core muscles, spine, lumbar pelvic hip complex and more
- Skeletal and muscle physiology
- Nervous system anatomy & physiology
- Cardio respiratory system
- Energy systems
- Endocrine systems
- Practical biomechanics, muscle movement applied anatomy
- Understanding functional multi-plane movement patterns (level 3 and 4)
- The kinetic chain, its function and dysfunctions (level 3 and 4)
- Advanced anatomical landmarks (level 3 and 4)
- General anatomy & physiology revision to sit the level 2 or 3 mandatory unit theory paper
How Long Does It Last?
- Between 60 and 140 hours of online study depending on individuals
Who Is The Module Suitable For?
- Individuals 16 years and over who wish to Bridge to EMD UK Professional Recognition membership
- Those wishing to develop their anatomical knowledge and exercise library
- All disciplines of exercise and fitness instructors including Pilates and Yoga
What Qualifications Are Needed?
- No previous anatomy and physiology qualifications are needed however to gain professional membership with EMD UK you will combine this Bridge Course with a practical discipline or training you have previously or are currently undertaking i.e dance, Zumba, Les Mills etc or any other fitness course.
How Is It Assessed?
- Exam questions are answered within the modules on the online programme.
Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
- No, all course materials will be provided
What Can The Qualification Lead To?
- Enhanced services as a exercise and fitness instructor in any level or discipline.
- Professional Recognition membership with EMD UK
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