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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

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Ideally candidates should be

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.

Course Modules

- 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

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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.

Training Schedule

Location :	Portlaoise / Tullamore
Start Date :	TBD
End Date :	TBD
Commitment:	Full time and Part time options available.

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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.

Certification Awarded

Certificate in Fitness Instruction, Level 3 (EQF), REPS Level 3, awarded by Active IQ.

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FAQ’s

What are the entry requirements for the Fitness Instructor Certificate ?

Learners must be 16+ years old.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learner should have basic skills in communication.
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.

What will I be qualified to do when I complete the Fitness Instructor Certificate ?

Upon successful completion of your certificate you will be qualified to work in the fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor.

What modules are involved in this qualification ?

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

What progression can I take on completion of this course?

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.