Global Fitness Education

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 22 February 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 16 who wish to become Gym Instructors.

You will learn:

Exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardio respiratory systems, components of fitness and the principles of training
The bodies systems and there response to exercise
How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise sessions
The principles of training
How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
To use a range of teaching skills

To obtain the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym, you must successfully complete the following units:

Unit 1 - Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Unit 2 - Health, Safety & Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction
Unit 3 - Instructing Gym Based Exercise

Prerequisites

You must be over 16 years of age.

Course schedule

Online

You will be required to attend 2 training days after you have completed the online material. These training days will re-cap on all of the theory you have learnt while studying on-line and provide you with an opportunity to put your practical skills into action. Your tutor will also give you valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessment.

Intensive

You will be required to attend 5 training days before your assessment day. These training days will re-cap on the pre-course reading material you have covered and will focus heavily on the practical elements of the course. Each day will combine theory and practical elements and throughout the 5 days you will receive valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessment.

Assessment

You will be required to attend 1 assessment day to complete this course. On your assessment day you will sit a multiple choice theory exam in the morning and then you will take your practical assessment. You will need to submit a portfolio of evidence to support your practical assessment. Your tutor will help you prepare this on your training day.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 2 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as a Fitness Instructor. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

After you have successfully completed all 5 modules you will gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

You may set up your own business or work within a health club as an in-house trainer. You may decide to do a mixture of the two or even set up your own training studio. Personal Trainers earn in excess of £30,000 per year with some trainers charging over £100 per hour for their services.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 2 Fitness Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 2 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 21 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 18 who wish to become Advanced Gym Instructors. It also forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

In-depth exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardio respiratory systems, components of fitness and the principles of training
Different types of training to include; Advanced Cardiovascular Training, Advanced Resistance Training, Core Stability, Flexibility, Power Training, Motor Skills Development
Periodisation – the ability to produce long term training plans with a variety of phases and outcomes

Prerequisites

You must hold a current qualification (within 3 years) in either Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Gym, or Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Exercise to Music. Candidates may also be considered if their qualification is not current but they can prove ongoing industry experience.

Course schedule

Online

Intensive

We recommend that you complete this qualification at the same time as the Level 3 Training in Different Environments qualification. We run the training days for both qualifications in conjunction with each other.

Assessment

You will need to attend 1 assessment day. You will sit a multiple choice theory paper in the morning and then take your practical assessment. The practical assessment is based on advanced training techniques. On your assessment day you will need to submit a 12 week progressive programme of exercise for a client to support your practical assessment. Your tutor will help you prepare this on your training days.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Advanced Fitness Instructor. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year. You will have the skills to design and carry out advanced training programs and you may start to carry out one to one training sessions with selected clients. You may also start charging clients for designing them periodised training programs.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

As you will already have the Level 3 Advanced Instructing - Gym qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

You may set up your own business or work within a health club as an in-house trainer. You may decide to do a mixture of the two or even set up your own training studio. Personal Trainers earn in excess of £30 000 per year with some trainers charging over £100 per hour for their services.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 20 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 18 who wish to become Gym Instructors. It also forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

Rationale for client lifestyle and fitness assessment
Barriers to Physical Activity
Pre-exercise screening
How to establish client goals
How to carryout a range of fitness tests; including blood pressure, body composition & VO2 max
How to prescribe exercise to meet client goals
Utilising interdependence to aid client retention
Stress management techniques

Prerequisites

You must hold a current qualification (within 3 years) in either Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Gym or Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Exercise to Music. Candidates may also be considered if their qualification is not current but they can prove ongoing industry experience.

Course schedule

Online

Intensive

Assessment

On the training days you will be formatively assessed carryout each of the fitness tests. You need to successfully carry out each fitness test on at least two occasions. There is also an invigilated worksheet which you will sit on your second training day.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Instructor with a speciality in conducting health and fitness testing. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12 000 - £18 000 per year. You will have the skills to carry out a variety of health and fitness tests and convey the results to your clients. You will then be able to use the information from these tests to deign appropriate programs for the client to follow. You may also start carrying out testing on groups of people that you go out and visit. These groups could include local sporting teams that want the players tested at various points throughout the year.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

As you will already have the Level 3 Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

You may set up your own business or work within a health club as an in-house trainer. You may decide to do a mixture of the two or even set up your own training studio. Personal Trainers earn in excess of £30 000 per year with some trainers charging over £100 per hour for their services.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Instructing - Gym module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Fitness Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 13 February 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

PADBOX™ offers a whole new dimension to your career as a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer. This course introduces you to boxing fitness. Unlike other courses, PADBOX™ has been researched and designed by established amateur boxers and sports scientists, and arms you with the knowledge and skills to offer your clients a real insight into the physical demands of the sport, without the risk of injury.

Working on three main areas; coordination, reflex reaction, and cardiovascular strength and fitness, PADBOX™ is accredited with 16 CPD points and is ideal for any Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer that wants to add an extra dimension to their training sessions and market another service to potential or existing clients.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a PADBOX™ certificate and authorised trainers identity card as well as the PADBOX™ Training Manual to continue to refer back to as your career develops.

The PADBOX™ training course is delivered over 2 days and involves intensive instruction from the perspective of the trainer and the client. Through practical and theoretical sessions you will learn the dynamics of delivering and taking punches, correct footwork, and then progress to shadow boxing. After you complete the course, you will be able to introduce elements of boxing into every session you plan and deliver.

“I've been involved in amateur boxing for over 25 years, and competed for ten of those years, it was during my work as fitness trainer to former British Light Welterweight boxing champion Lenny Daws that the idea for PADBOX™ began to take shape. Our course really is unique. I believe it is the only one to offer the chance to experience the adrenalin rush of boxing, combined with the fitness levels associated with the sport, without actually getting into the ring." - Ian Burbedge, PADBOX™

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 21 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 18 who wish to improve their knowledge of nutrition and weight management. Understanding the importance of good nutrition is vital to all fitness professionals and providing nutritional advice and strategies will improve the results of your clients and expand your current client base. It also forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

Digestive system - structure and function
Basic nutrition and its relationship to health
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins and minerals
Nutrition and energy systems
Weight management
Shopping, food labels, cooking and eating out
Planning a safe and effective nutrition and exercise programme

Prerequisites

Course schedule

Online

You will not be required to attend any training days for this course. After you have completed the online material you will need to book in for your assessment day.

Intensive

You will not be required to attend any training days for this course. After you have completed the online material you will need to book in for your assessment day.

Assessment

You will need to attend 1 assessment day. You will sit a multiple choice theory paper as part of the assessment for this qualification. You also need to complete a nutritional case study on a client of your choice. You will need to submit this case study on the day you sit your exam. You will be provided with a guidance pack to help you complete the nutritional case study.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Instructor with a speciality in providing nutritional advice. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year. You will have the skills to carry out a nutritional analysis on a client and then provide advice on how they can improve their diet and/or manage their weight. You will then be able to use the information from the nutritional analysis to design an appropriate program to help the client reach their goals. You may also start carrying out nutritional analysis for people that aren’t regular gym users and you may also work with groups that are interested in being given basic nutritional advice such as local sporting teams.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

As you will already have the Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Instructing - Gym module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 21 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

Candidates must prove that they have the skills and underpinning knowledge to design programmes of exercise away from the traditional gym equipment for use in the home, at work or outside using a variety of small portable equipment and walking. This qualification forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

Health and safety issues of training in different environments
How to use limited space, small portable equipment and bodyweight to plan safe and effective programmes of exercise
The benefits of walking and the three levels of fitness walking
Considerations when training outside

Prerequisites

Course schedule

Online

You will be required to attend 2 training days to complete this qualification. The training days will re-cap on the theory you have learnt while studying on-line and provide you with an opportunity to put your practical skills into action. Your assessment will also be completed on these training days.

Intensive

You will be required to attend 2 training days before your assessment day. These training days will re-cap on the pre-course reading material you have covered and will focus heavily on the practical elements of the course. Each day will combine theory and practical elements and throughout the 2 days you will receive valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessment. We recommend that you complete this qualification at the same time as the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructing - Gym qualification. We run the training days for both qualifications next to each other.

Assessment

You will need to design a programme of exercise for a client training away from the usual gym environment, using walking as the main component and at least 3 pieces of small portable equipment. You will then be assessed on your practical skills taking a client through your programme. This will occur in the afternoon of your second training day. Your tutor will help you prepare the programme for your assessment.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Instructor with a speciality in training outside of the typical gym environment. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year. You will have the skills to design and carry out training programs that can be completed outside in parks or courtyards, within offices and within people’s own homes. You may also start carrying out small group training sessions outside which is becoming increasingly popular. You may also start charging clients for designing training programs that can be completed outside of the gym.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

As you will already have the Level 3 Training in Different Environments qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualifcation. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 01 January 1970

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

Candidates must prove that they have the skills and underpinning knowledge to prepare a business plan and marketing strategy for a personal training business. This course also forms part of the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification.

You will learn:

Business planning
Marketing for personal trainers
Situation analysis
Consumer behaviour
Defining your business
Promoting your business

Prerequisites

Course schedule

Online

You will not be required to attend any training days to complete this qualification. All you will need to do is complete your online learning material.

Assessment

Once you have completed the on-line modules/material you will need to put together a business plan for a personal training business. Once you have completed your business plan, all you need to do is submit it to your personal tutor for marking. You will be provided with a guidance pack to help you complete your business plan.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

Completing this qualification will provide you with the necessary skills to design a business plan for you to follow when establishing your own business. You may use this business plan to secure funding for a business based in the fitness industry.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

As you will already have the Level 3 Business and Marketing Skills qualification you will only need to complete the other 4 modules to gain the overarchingLevel 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 13 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals who want to move into the strength and conditioning field and possibly work with either an individual or group of athletes. It will also develop skills to enable instructors to incorporate skill rehearsal drills and sport specific activities into training sessions.

You will learn:

Safe and effective programming for healthy adult participants who have a sports specific goal
Exercise knowledge in the context of sports conditioning
Advanced Sports Conditioning methods
Movement analysis
How to progress conditioning/skill rehearsal training
Considerations relating to the use of equipment/environment
Periodisation – the ability to produce long term training plans with a variety of phases and outcomes

Prerequisites

Course schedule

You will be required to attend 2 training days. These training days will re-cap on the pre-course reading material you have covered and will focus heavily on the practical elements of the course. Each day will combine theory and practical elements and throughout the 2 days you will receive valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessment.

Assessment

You will be required to design a sports specific training programme for a client. You will need to submit the plan to your personal tutor who will mark it and ask you a series of questions based on the content of the plan and the topics covered on the training days.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 02 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 18 who wish to become Personal Trainers. To gain this qualification you must successfully complete the following Central YMCA Qualifications:

Once you have achieved the above qualifications, you are entitled to claim for the Central YMCA Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. All you will need to do is send in your certificates for verification and then we will order the full Certificate for you.

If you already hold some of these qualifications, gained while studying with us or other providers, than you will only have to complete the qualifications that you don’t hold to gain the full Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training award. We recomend that you enrol for these qualifications seperately through our course catalogue.

Prerequisites

You must be over 18 years of age to gain the full qualification. To enrol onto the 4 week intensive course you will also need to hold a current Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Gym or Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Exercise to Music qualification as this will not be covered during the 4 week intensive course.

Course schedule

Online

As soon as you enrol for this course you will be able to access our online learning environment. You will start by completing the Level 2 Fitness Instructor - Gym qualification. After you have completed this, you will then work your way through the 5 Level 3 qualifications that make up the full award. We have structured the course so that you will complete each qualification one at a time. This will allow you to build on your knowledge as you start each new course. Your tutor will guide and support you through this entire process. You can work your way through this qualification as quickly as you like, with the majority of our students taking between 3 - 9 months to become fully qualified.

Once you have completed certain blocks of the online material you will be required to attend a variety of training days. These training days will re-cap on all of the theory you have learnt while studying on-line and provide you with an opportunity to put your practical skills into action. Your tutor will also give you valuable feedback to prepare you for your assessments that will take place througout the course.

Intensive

We now offer the full Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification in a 4 week intensive format. During the 4 weeks you will complete all five of the Level 3 qualifications that make up the Personal Trainer award. You will attend one of our training venues on a full time basis for the 4 weeks.

This new 4 week full time course is ideal for Level 2 Fitness Instructors who want to gain the qualification within a short period of time. Our intensive courses are limited to 12 students to ensure the highest quality of teaching. If you dont already hold a Level 2 qualification, then you will need to complete this prior to enrolling onto our 4 week intensive course.

Assessment

You will be required to complete a variety of assessments to gain the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. The exact assessment requirements of each qualification that makes up the full award is outlined within its individual course description found in the course catalogue. Your tutor will guide and support you through all of the assessment activities.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Personal Trainer with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You will be able to start working as a Personal Trainer. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres where you can become an in-house Personal Trainer. You will be able to work with clients on a one to one basis or in small groups both inside and outside of the gym. You will be able to offer nutritional advice and also carry out health and fitness tests on your clients.

Working as an in-house trainer allows you receive the support of the club you are working in. They will generally supply you with a uniform and also business cards and other promotional material. In return for this, up to 50% of your income from personal training will be kept by the club.

Option 2:

You can set up your own business as a Personal Trainer. You will have a comprehensive plan that you will have designed to complete the Business and Marketing Skills qualification that you can follow. You will be based within a club as a freelance Personal Trainer or you will be working from your own studio. Either of these options may also include working with people in their homes, offices or local parks.

Personal Trainers earn in excess of £30,000 per year with some trainers charging over £100 per hour for their services.

After completing the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Personal Trainer you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Personal Trainer with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 26 April 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

Completion of this CYQ qualification will enable you to teach Pilates Matwork either in a group situation or one-to-one. Successful completion of this course will gain you entry at level 3 onto the Register of Exercise Professionals; REPs. It is also relevant for those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

This course requires 12 days attendance in total and is separated into two stages. Stage I = 5 Days & Stage II = 7 Days. If you already have the existing OCR level II award, you will only need to attend the Stage II days (a further 7 days in total), to meet the CYQ level III requirements.

The CYQ Level 3 course in Pilates is compiled of 4 units:

Unit 1 – Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (Level 3)
Unit 2 – Principles and Fundamentals of Mat Pilates
Unit 3 – Plan and Prepare to instruct a progressive mat pilates session
Unit 4 – Instruct, Manage, Adapt and Evaluate a mat pilates session

Subjects covered at Stage I include

Practical example Pilates classes
History and Principles of Pilates
Postural Evaluation
Muscle Balancing
Pitfalls of Pilates
Benefits of Pilates, including Lymphatics and the Nervous System
Exercise Prescription and Accommodation
Class Structure, Progression and Teaching Skills

Subjects covered at Stage II include:

Advanced Anatomy & Physiology, including neurology & endocrinology
Psycho-social aspects of fitness including Neuro Linguistic Programming & Coaching skills
Advanced Postural Assessment & Spinal Pathologies – further info including collecting & analysing client information
19 more Pilates moves including client suitability
Practical example Pilates classes

A full manual, anatomy & physiology exercise text book and all of the portfolio documentation will be provided to you. All you need to bring along to the training days is comfortable clothing, pen and paper.

Prerequisites

No formal entry requirements, although it is expected that you have a basic level of knowledge and experience of practicing pilates.

Please note that if you are applying for this course and have no anatomy and physiology background, we recommend that you purchase ‘The Health and Fitness Handbook’ - by Dalgleish and Dollery and become familiar with the contents. (ISBN-13: 978-0582418790)

This course is run in collaboration with Pilates Training Solutions.

Course schedule

Assessment

You will be required to complete a variety of activities to gain this qualification. All of the assessment requirements will be clearly explained to you throughout the course by your tutors.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Instructor with REPs.

By the end of your training with our partner Pilates Training Solutions, you will have knowledge of how to teach matwork Pilates in either a group or one to one situation.

Pilates is becoming very popular and Freelance Pilates instructors can enjoy the freedom of choosing the hours and venues that they work. You may decide to set up your own studio or rent your own space to run your own classes or you may decide to work on a one to one basis with clients with a Personal Training approach.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points. Pilates Training Solutions also have a range of specific Yoga related CPD courses.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 01 May 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This qualification is particularly relevant for individuals who wish to pursue a career in teaching Yoga. Completion of this CYQ qualification will enable you to teach Yoga in either a group situation or one-to-one. Successful completion of this course will gain you entry at level 3 onto the Register of Exercise Professionals; REPs. It is also relevant for those already running such sessions without a formal qualification.

Candidates will learn:

How to plan, teach and evaluate a safe and effective yoga training session
Appropriate health and safety considerations
Yoga training approaches and techniques
How to set up a class

This course combines detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a Yoga philosophy. It details the guidelines for teaching Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Kriyas and Meditation. This qualification will place you at the forefront of the Yoga industry as employers continue to seek teachers with government recognised qualifications.

The CYQ Level 3 course in Teaching Yoga is compiled of 4 units:

Unit 1 – Exercise and Fitness Knowledge (Level 3)
Unit 2 – Philosophy and Fundamentals of Yoga
Unit 3 – Plan and Prepare to instruct a progressive Yoga session
Unit 4 – Instruct, Manage, Adapt and Evaluate a Yoga session

Prerequisites

No formal entry requirements, although it is expected that you have a basic level of knowledge and experience of practicing Yoga.

This course is run in collaboration with Yoga Professionals.

Course schedule

Assessment

You will be required to complete a variety of activities to gain this qualification. All of the assessment requirements will be clearly explained to you throughout the course by your tutors.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 3 Instructor with REPs.

By the end of your training with our partner Yoga Professionals, you will have knowledge of how to teach many yoga practices and styles including themed (specific to an ailment or individual) and Vinyasa. You will be able to teach from gentle restorative classes to a more dynamic style with the grounding of a more classic session which you will plan to teach for your assessment.

Yoga is becoming very popular and Freelance Yoga instructors can enjoy the freedom of choosing the hours and venues that they work. You may decide to set up your own studio or rent your own space to run your own classes or you may decide to work on a one to one basis with clients with a Personal Training approach.

REPs requirements:

As a Level 3 Instructor you will be required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to stay registered as a Level 3 Instructor with REPs. You will be able to complete any our CPD workshops, attend any of our CPD seminars or view any of our CPD webinars to earn your points. Yoga Professionals also have a range of specific Yoga related CPD courses.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 01 February 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This 2 Day Course is the full instructor course and not only has the highest REPs accreditation it also holds the Optimal Life Fitness Groups Certification of ‘Extreme Kettlebell Instructor’ (EKI) and is delivered in partnership with Optimal Life Fitness.

The course teaches personal trainers the how and why behind kettlebell training. You will learn how to make your client perform and function better. Advanced techniques are taught which will give you the edge over other trainers in client performance. The 2 day course is the most in depth course written in kettlebell training for fitness and sports performance.

When you sign up and complete this course you get so much more than just a 2 day course.

Free access to our Online Resource Centre
Free downloadable kettlebell exercise clips and technique drills
Free downloadable kettlebell training programmes
A 60 Page colour Instructor Training Manual
A free weekly newsletter
The chance to join the EKI Membership
The chance to join the Trojan Kettlebell Lifting Club
You become an Extreme Kettlebell Instructor
Phone and email support
Access to the OLF Forum for training plans and advice
The chance to do the Advanced EKI course
16 REPs CPD points

Once you have completed this course you can then go on to enrole on the Advanced Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course.

Facts

15 hours of contact time with the instructor
REPs accredited with 16 CPD points
Mapped to Level 3 REPs
Helps REPs level 2 trainers reach REPs level 3
The highest level of CPD points for any kettlebell course in the UK
A 60 page manual with all theory and practical notes for the course

Benefits

The widest range of exercises taught in a kettlebell instructor course.
Learn valuable tools to improve your clients performance.
Learn great tools to improve technique and improve movement.
Learn the best ways to start using kettlebells with clients.
3 great workouts which you can use with your clients straight away.
The only course in the UK to incorporate advanced theoretical knowledge of movement with kettlebell training.
Become one of the UK’s growing number of EKI trainers.
Become a member of Extreme Kettlebells and receive:
- Your own section on the Extreme Kettlebell website to gain new clients in your area.
- Use of the Extreme Kettlebell logo to market your business.
- Discounts of further courses.

Trainers that fail the assessment can reassess for free at one of the Optimal Life Fitness’ future course locations.

Available To

Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Fitness Enthusiasts.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 21 March 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

The EKI Advanced is all about making the body perform better. This 1 Day course utilises the key principles that were taught in the EKI and is delivered in partnership with Optimal Life Fitness.

By the end of the day, your Kettlebell lifting will be taken to a new level. Not only will you learn a host of new, exciting and challenging exercises, but you will also learn a myriad of new techniques and tools to improve yours and your clients performances.

The aim of the EKI advanced is to make a better performer. You will learn mind blowing new techniques that open pathways; improve movement patterns; release tension and tightness; re-align posture and allow the body to perform optimally.

You’ll learn the best ways to implement all of the tools into your programmes and finish with a firm understanding behind how to improve movement and achieve optimal performance.

Course Facts

The most advanced level of Kettlebell Instruction available in the UK
REPs accredited with CPD points
1 Day Course with 8 hours of contact time with trainers
Full manual provided
Mapped to Level 3 REPs

Benefits

New exercises and an introduction into Kettlebell Sport.
Learn fine, intricate techniques to improve efficiency and master the kettlebell.
Learn ways to improve range of movement across joints.
Learn how to make the body perform better.
This course is part of the Extreme Kettlebell Education System.

Available To

Personal Trainers; Strength and Conditioning Coaches; Fitness Instructors; Fitness Enthusiasts who have done the Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course (EKI).

Prerequisites

You must also have completed the Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course before your enrole on this course.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 01 January 1970

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This course is aimed at individuals over the age of 16 who wish to become Exercise to Music Instructors.

You will learn:

Exercise and fitness knowledge covering bones and joints, muscles and muscle actions, cardio respiratory systems, components of fitness and the principles of training
The bodies systems and there response to exercise
How to plan and teach safe and effective exercise to music sessions
The principles of training
How to adapt exercise to suit varied fitness levels
To use a range of teaching skills

To obtain the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music, you must successfully complete the following units:

Unit 1 - Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Unit 2 - Health, Safety & Professionalism in Exercise and Fitness Instruction
Unit 3 - Instructing Exercise to Music

Prerequisites

You must be over 16 years of age.

Course schedule

Online

Intensive

Assessment

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this course you will be able to become a registered Level 2 Fitness Instructor with REPs. You will also have two options.

Option 1:

You can begin working within the industry as an Exercise to Music Instructor. You will find employment opportunities in major health club chains, large hotels and local leisure centres. A full time fitness instructor can expect to earn between £12,000 - £18,000 per year. You may be required to work from several centres as a freelance instructor as most clubs do not offer full time roles for Exercise to Music instructors. It may be beneficial to also complete the GYM qualification to make it easier to secure full time employment.

Option 2:

You can progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training course. This course consists of 5 modules. The modules are;

After you have successfully completed all 5 modules you will gain the overarching Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification. This will allow you to begin working as a Personal Trainer.

After completing the Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor module, you will also be able to gain more specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 GP Referral certificate.

REPs requirements:

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in London on 10 April 2010

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

This qualification is particularly aimed at Personal Trainers or Advanced Instructors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications. As the quality of the fitness industry improves, more people and medical professionals are looking to fitness professionals for advice on how exercise and activity can be implemented into daily life to improve health.

You will learn;

The signs, symptoms and basic pathology of specific stable conditions
The implications and effects of specific medications relating to those conditions
Exercise limitations and requirements in special populations
How to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity program, that is personalised to the individual client’s needs and lifestyle
How to develop and implement behavioral change strategies
How to open up communication with medical practitioners across a variety of fields

Once you enroll onto the course, you will receive your pre-course reading pack. This pack will contain a variety of learning resources that you will need to read through and complete before the first day of the course. You will also be given the name of your tutor so that you can contact them if you have any questions before the course starts.

Prerequisites

You must be in possession of a current Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification to complete this course. It is advised that you also hold a Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor qualification although this is not a requirement.

Course schedule

You will attend 5 days of training, delivered over three consecutive weekends, Saturday and Sunday. After the first 4 days of training you will be required to attend your assessment which will happen on the third weekend, generally the Saturday. On this assessment day you will take the assessments that your tutor has prepared you for during the course. All of the assessment requirements will be explained on the first day by your tutor. On the first day of the course you will also receive more learning materials that will support you both during the course and after you have finished.

In between the weekend training days, you will be able to contact your tutor to again answer any questions you may have.

Progression & Employment

After successfully completing this qualification you will be able to do a variety of things. These could include;

Working within your local NHS – Exercise Referral Scheme
Setting up your own Exercise Referral Scheme
Establishing partnerships with local medical practitioners
Developing a one to one style training system for clients with controlled conditions or who have been referred to you by their doctor

There are also more medically based qualification that you may wish to obtain.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 01 January 1970

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

2010 will mark a special occassion.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our series of Summer Conferences aimed at fitness professionals, personal trainers and strength and conditioning specialists. These one day conferences will bring together the most up to date research and information on a range of topics to include;

Strength Training
Diet and Supplementation
Sports & Injury Rehabilitation
Program Design & Periodisation
Speed Development & Movement Patterns
Psychology of your Clients / Athletes

These conferences are for professionals looking for high performance education. You will benefit from listening to renowned experts talking about their areas of expertise. They will be providing you with information and ideas that you will be able to start using immediately with your clients / athletes. For the first time, we will also be running open question and answers workshops, which will allow you to fire questions at a panel of experts and have them discussed and answered.

The conferences are suitable for anyone involved in exercise and sport. Concepts will be broken down into simplified systems and you will be provide with ample opportunities and time to explore all of the topic areas in great depth.

There is no doubt these days will provide you with a great chance to network and will also increase your own motivation to start designing and implementing outstanding programs. Listening to experts that have dedicated thousands of hours to their fields will give you the spark to continue to further your career.

This is not an opportunity for us to try and sell things to you. There will be no trade show or advertising stalls. This is purely about providing you with an opportunity to learn from experts with proven track records.

The exact dates and list of presenters will be confirmed by the end of June. Host cities been confirmed. They are;

Venue	Dates – 2009
London	TBC
Manchester	TBC
Cardiff	TBC

Each day will run from 10.00am till approx 5.00pm. There will be an opportunity to mix with the presenters and other delegates at the end of the day.

REPs members will be happy to know that attendance at the conference will earn you 4 CPD points.

This fee includes attendance to all presentations, lunch and copies of each presenters lecture notes.

To book your place on a conference, click on the ‘enrol now’ button below, fill in your contact details and select ‘Summer Conference’ from the drop down box. Then press submit. A customer service member will then contact you to finalise your place.

Places are limited on each day so book now to avoid missing out. Delegates attending a conference this year, will have a guaranteed place on next year’s series.

Course dates for

2010-03-01T07:56:08+00:00

We've updated the schedule for this course and the next available intensive course is in on 01 January 1970

You can enrol now for this course or any other course in a matter of minutes.

Course summary

Olympic lifting forms an integral part of the strength and conditioning programmes of many athletes from a wide variety of sports. The Olympic lifts, along with the Squat, are movements that are excellent at improving strength, speed, acceleration, power and flexibility. Not only professional athletes such as sprinters, rugby players and swimmers can benefit from these lifts. Everybody can benefit from incorporating these lifts into their training.

This 1 day workshop will teach you the correct techniques of the Snatch, Clean and Jerk and the Squat. We will cover the theory behind each lift and then develop your skills as fitness coaches to be able to coach your athletes and clients to perform the lifts correctly. We will cover the full teaching sequence and you will leave with a full progression route, full of supporting exercises, to teach each lift correctly.

This course has been designed for fitness instructors, strength and conditioning coaches, general coaches and lifting enthusiasts.

Workshop learning objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Identify the key coaching points for each of the three lifts – Snatch, Clean and Jerk and the Squat
Offer correct supportive exercises and movements to help improve a clients performance of each lift
Be able to identify the reasons behind poor technique and execution of each lift

You will receive:

Detailed training manual
Supporting slides from theory session
Workshop tutors UKSCA accredited
Global Fitness Education Olympic Lifting Certificate
4 REPs CPD points

Suitable for:

Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Fitness Enthusiasts

Entry requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements to attend this workshop although a REPs accredited Level 2 Gym Instructors qualification is required as a minimum to obtain CPD points.