Courses

  • Outdoor Fitness Instructor Award

    L3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness

    Price: £265.00£295.00 Sku No. #Outdoor Fitness Award new
    Level 3 This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points for each award What Is Outdoor Fitness Module About?
    • All forms of bootcamps
    • Equipment free outdoor circuits
    • Military fitness outdoor circuits
    • Outdoor circuits using small equipment including ViPR, Twist Trainers, Tethers, Thera-band loops, Human Trainer, TRX and much more
    • Playground circuits using the natural environment as equipment to create a workout
    • Health Safety & Risk Assessment
    What Is The Suspension Module About?
    • Latest scientific research in suspended movement training
    • Technical teaching of a broad range of basic and advanced suspended movement exercises
    • Application of suspension training to a varied range of client groups
    • Mechanical and physiological responses to suspension training
    • Low level suspension training equipment and how to use it effectively such as TRX and Human Trainer
    • 5 functional movement patterns, tri planar and the suspension equipment
    • Functional exercises suspended through all kinematic angles using the suspension equipment
    • Progressive and regressive exercise techniques
    How Long Does It Last?
    • Full Online Study Programme
    • One day assessment
    Who Is The Course Suitable For?
    • Individuals who are 16 years and over
    • Fitness instructors, personal trainers
    • Those wishing to go beyond the boundaries of the conventional gym and studio
    What Qualifications Are Needed?
    • Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise or Exercise To Music (other similar qualifications may be recognised)
    How Is The Outdoor Fitness Award Assessed?
    • Direct observation of teaching a practical session outside of the gym
    • Programme card
    • Risk Assessment
    • Worksheet
    How Is The Suspension Training Award Assessed?
    • Summative assessment of a range of suspended movement exercises
    • Post course submission of a session plan for suspended movement training
    • Post course submission of learner achievement portfolio worksheets
    Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
    • Suitable clothing for training outdoors
    • Small backpack or bum-bag containing a water bottle; energy bar; light waterproof jacket, trousers, hat, gloves; and sun cream
    • Spare shoes and clothing
    • For health and safety considerations, smooth-soled shoes or sandals of any description should not be used
    What Can The Qualification Lead To?
    • The ability to teach a variety of outdoor and or suspension fitness sessions indoors or outdoors
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • personal training diploma

    Level 3 Personal Training Diploma

    Price: £795.00£1,390.00 Sku No. #Personal Trainer Diploma Course AIQ
    This accredited qualification is recognised by  CIMSPA and will be awarded 10 CIMSPA  Points Upcoming Dates PT module dates are roll on roll off and can be taken in any order to suite your own timetable. To discuss your personal dates contact the office. Dates are available throughout the year in Edinburgh & Maidenhead. What Will I Study?
    • Applied Anatomy & physiology for sport and exercise
    • Client assessment & movement screening
    • Client analysis and health behaviours
    • Designing inspirational, outcome driven training programmes for one to one clients and small group
    • Advanced resistance & functional training techniques
    • Advanced cardio techniques
    • Business research, planning & services blue printing
    • Digital marketing, social media & selling fitness
    • Food diary and nutritional biochemistry
    • Analysing food diaries and reviewing nutritional change
    • Using technology in your fitness business and with clients
    How Long Does The Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training Course Last ? How Long Does The Joint Diploma Course Last? All of the above modules for the short course and in addition :-
    • Level 2 Gym Instructor 2 days full level 2 certification and 2 full days for delivery of personal training if booking blended face to face option or one days attendance on formative assessment workshop if booking online option
    You may add additional modules to your diploma to enhance your delivery of personal training. These courses occur additional cost. For a personalised package contact the office. Choose from the following options.    Who Is The Course Suitable For?
    • Individuals 18 years and over
    • Those looking to work in a gym or as an employed or self-employed personal trainer
    What Qualifications Are Needed?
    • Level 2 fitness instructor or equivalent or for the joint diploma, no previous qualifications are needed.
    Green Policy? All course materials are provided as self downloads through an online portal. All materials may be downloaded and saved to your own computer to keep for life. You may request that we print the manuals for you for an additional £150 fee. This doesn't represent the cost of the printing.  How Is It Assessed?
    • Multiple-choice theory exams
    • Continuous assessment throughout the modules
    • Case Studies 
    • Practical teaching observations
    • Business & marketing plan
    • Infomercial
    • Vivas
    Are There Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?
    • No, all course materials will be provided as self download manuals & papers
    What Can The Qualification Lead To?
    • Work as a skilled and qualified personal trainer, self-employed or in a gym
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • Instructing Aqua
    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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  • Diploma in Teaching Mat Pilates
    This accredited qualification is recognised by Active IQ & CIMSPA and will be awarded 20 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points   What Will I Study?
    • Application and adaptation of the original 34 exercises to plan and deliver sessions suitable for a wide selection of clients and/or classes
    • The use of Pilates exercise as corrective exercise for kinetic chain dysfunction and postural abnormalities
    • How to plan progressive programmes both for group sessions and one to one personal training sessions
    • Evolving Pilates into functional exercise
    • Exercise sequencing model (unique to Drummond Education developed by our leading Clinical team)
    • Detailed teaching skills, observation and correction techniques
    • The use of small equipment to focus or challenge your clients including , blocks, bands and balls
    How Long Does The Classical Mat Diploma Course Last?
    • Pre-reading & self study with attendance on 3 modules or the choice of live streaming or studying online. 
    • Anatomy & physiology - 1 day
    • Classical Mat Pilates  - 3 days
    • Practical assessment - 1 day
    • Pre and Post Natal Online Training Programme
    • Fitness Instructing Children's Fitness & Pilates Online Training Programme
    How Long Does The Classical Mat Diploma Extended Course Last? All of the modules above for the Classical Mat Diploma and in addition the 3 extra modules below Who Is The Course Suitable For?
    • Individuals 16 years or over
    • Those wishing to pursue a career in teaching Pilates both to individuals and in group sessions
    • Individuals already running sessions but lacking a formal qualification
    What Qualifications Are Needed?
    • No qualifications or experience are required to take this course however you must have been attending pilates classes as a participant for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the start of your practical training days.
    • If not already a qualified fitness instructor you can also take the level 2 anatomy day without charge.  These are included in the price of the full course
    How Is It Assessed?
    • Multiple-choice theory exam(s)
    • Case study and progressive programme
    • Personal pilates practice
    • Worksheets
    • Direct observation of a taught session
      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 Pilates both group and one to one with improved knowledge and skills, and with an internationally recognized qualification
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • level 2 fitness instructor gym course

    Level 2 Fitness Instructor Gym Course

    Price: £395.00£495.00 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
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • Pre-Post Natal Fitness Instructor Training Course

    Online Pre-Post Natal Fitness Instructor Training Course

    Price: £250.00£295.00 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
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • L2 Group Training Certificate Exercise to Music

    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
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • NEAT FIT Coaching Programme

    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 
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >
  • Children's Fitness

    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.
    Terms and conditions apply to all Drummond Education programmes. Read more >