AIQ CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS COACHING
Fitness Coach course content and delivery/assessment method
The Gym Instructor course consists of 7 units:
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Anatomy and Physiology For Exercise
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Principles of Fitness Training
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Principles of Nutrition and Lifestyle
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Health and Safety in a Fitness Environment
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Professionalism and Customer Care
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Conducting Client Consultations
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Planning and Delivering Fitness Sessions
Taught element (taught courses only):
You will receive 5 taught days during which you will learn all practical elements of the course. We teach you the movement patterns of: Squat, Hinge, Press, Pull, Rotation and Anti-rotation. You will become proficient at all of the major freeweight lifts and will learn how to coach these, plus resistance machines and cardiovascular exercise to clients. Gym experience is useful - but not essential!
Elearning learning element:
You will receive elearning resources including manuals that give you the knowledge that you need to back up your practical ability.
A sample of the elearning content can be found here.
Assessments:
Assessments are completed via learning (attendance at a centre is only required to complete the practical exam.
Examples of how e-assessment works can be found here.
Course duration:
You have up to 12 months* to complete your course. However, it is common for students to complete their Fitness Coaching qualification in 2-3 months.
*All assessments must be passed within 6 months of each other or reassessment of specific units may be required.
A full Fitness Coaching qualification specification can be found here.
This course is a pre-requisite to the Personal Trainer course
Taught courses available in:
- Telford, Shropshire
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Penkridge, Staffordshire
- Worcester, Worcestershire
- Uckfield, Sussex
Elearning courses, nationwide!