Fitness Instructor Certificate (Gym)
Course Aim
The aim of this Certificate in Fitness Instructing qualification is to train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes within a gym or health club environment as a Fitness Instructor.
- €200 deposit must be paid with application form.
- Total amount of €500 is required on the start date
Ideal Candidates:
- 16+ years old.
- Some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
- The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
- There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learner should have basic skills in communication.
Certification Awarded
Certificate in Fitness Instruction, Level 3 (EQF), REPS Level 3, awarded by Active IQ.
Course Tutors
All our Tutors are highly qualified in the area of health and fitness. Many are successful business owners in the industry and have worked with clients ranging from health related to elite athletes.
Career Progression
This qualification provides progression to Level 4 EQF qualifications in Personal Training for learners who wish to further their knowledge and skills and become Personal Trainers.
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Assessment Process
This programme is assessed in two ways :
Theory Examination
Completed on-line.
A minimum Pass Mark of 60% must be achieved in order to Pass this component.
Skills Assessment
This will consist of a demonstration of practical skills based on the learning outcomes.
A minimum Pass Mark of 60% overall must be achieved in order to Pass this component.
Venue
Maltings House, Coote Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Training also takes place at various venues around Ireland. Contact 086 262 5994 for more details.
Course Content
- Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise
- Know how to support clients who take part in physical activity
- Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
- Principles of exercise, fitness and health
- Preparing for gym based exercise
- Instructing gym based exercise
Advance Resistance Training - Costs
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Course Fees include: Access to on-line learning resources, Tuition, Learning Resource Manual, Assessment and Certification Fees.
Successful candidates will receive a Certificate in Advanced Resistance Trainingt from Maltings Training.
Validity Period : 2 years
