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Welcome Located in Essex, Fitness Training Solutions delivers outstanding tuition through a highly experienced team of training experts. Our aim as always is to give you the qualifications, confidence & motivation to succeed in the rapidly expanding health & fitness industry. Our vision is to embrace change and enhance your future through training We are dedicated to training and developing individuals within the sector; from school leavers and people changing careers, to professional fitness experts. All qualifications are nationally accredited through CYQ and are fully recognised by employers. Courses are delivered through face-to-face and distance learning styles and offer e-learning platforms. Mission statement: Fitness Training Solutions strives to enhance the skills and employability of our Learners through a quality training programme that will meet the needs of their potential employers. Fitness Training Solutions aims to support the needs of employers and enhance the working ability of young people and adults across the UK. Who is CYQ? Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) was launched in 1998 and is the UK s leading health and fitness specific awarding body, developing and awarding nationally recognised health and fitness qualifications. To raise standards in the delivery of health-related activity, fitness and well being; awarding qualifications and providing independent quality assurance services. 3
Payment Option Payments can be paid over 6 monthly installments Example personal training course payment breakdown: Example fitness instructor course payment breakdown: Deposit 250 1 st Installment: 224.83 2 nd Installment: 224.83 3 rd Installment: 224.83 4 th Installment: 224.83 5 th Installment: 224.83 6 th Installment: 224.83 Total: 1599 Deposit 250 1 st Installment: 58.16 2 nd Installment: 58.16 3 rd Installment: 58.16 4 th Installment: 58.16 5 th Installment: 58.16 6 th Installment: 58.16 Total: 599 Fitness instructor & Personal Training Combined Package = 2000 4
Career Pathway Fitness Instructor Worksheets Gym ETM Qualified Practical Exam Theory Exam Level 2 Personal Training Certificate Worksheets Theory Exam Level 3 Advance Practical Exam Qualified Nutrition Exam Level 3 Nutrition Case Study 5
Courses Level 2 Qualifications: Certificate in Fitness Instructing in the context of: Gym based exercise Exercise to music Award in circuit training Level 3 Qualifications: Certificate in Personal Training Award in business skills for fitness professionals Award in instructing outdoor fitness Award in nutrition for physical activity 6
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym-Based Exercise Level 2 This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise. Total: 599 Learners will cover: Anatomy and physiology including: - the heart and circulatory system - the respiratory system - structure and function of the skeleton - musculoskeletal system - postural and core stability - the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults - both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16-age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper/eassessment Practical examination Worksheets 7
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise to Music Level 2 This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of exercise to music. Total: 500 Learners will cover: Anatomy and physiology including: - the heart and circulatory system - the respiratory system - structure and function of the skeleton - musculoskeletal system - postural and core stability - the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a group exercise to music session with apparently healthy adults - both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group. Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key safety guidelines are observed Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper/eassessment Practical examination Worksheets 8
Level 2 Award in circuit training This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective circuit training sessions. Learners will cover: How to design and teach safe and effective circuit training sessions The principles of warm up, the aerobic curve and cool down Working to music Motivating participants A variety of group teaching skills How to respond to health and safety issues Assessment: Coursework Practical examination 9
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-toone training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client. Learners will cover: Anatomy and physiology including: - the heart and circulatory system - the musculoskeletal system - postural and core stability - the nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme How to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages How to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages Total: 1599 Assessment: Coursework Multiple choice theory paper/eassessment Practical examination 10
Level 3 Award in Business Skills for the Fitness Professional Level 3 The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and competence required to market, plan and deliver a successful training service. Learners will apply the knowledge and skills they have learned to prepare a financially sound business strategy. This qualification is particularly relevant for learners wishing to work on a freelance basis. Learners will cover: The components and the purpose of a business plan Establishing a business within the required legal frameworks Researching business ideas Creating a marketing plan How to identify and exploit internal and external factors that can affect the business Using targets and objectives Product levels and how to manage the lifecycle of products and services Building a pricing strategy and payment policy The importance of forecasting financial information Assessment: Business plan project Case study 11
Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness Level 3 The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver safe and effective fitness training sessions to groups of participants in outdoor environments. Learners will cover: The considerations involved in working with groups in outdoor environments Planning a range of exercises relevant to groups of participants outdoors, using body weight, environment, and small equipment Planning appropriate exercise sessions, taking into account the opportunities and limitations presented by the environment Instructing safe and effective group exercise sessions in outdoor environments Assessment: Practical Exam 12
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Level 3 The course is delivered by supported distance learning with a support tutor. You will attend a theory assessment at a venue to suit you, you will then have four weeks to complete and submit a real-life case study. This is a mandatory module for all personal training courses and comprises of the following units: Nutritional Components of Diet: Identify the different macro and micro nutrients Food Science: An introduction to the biochemistry of different nutrients and food sources and how this impacts the body. Metabolism and Energy Balance: Discover the only effective way to help clients lose weight and keep it off for good. We evaluate the energy balance equation and learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Nutrition and Health: Learn the optimal balance of nutrients for good health and how this translates to real foods. Psychology of Eating: Knowing nutrition theory is next to useless if you can t work with clients to help them change their eating behaviours and lifestyle. An introduction to behaviour change psychology gives you the tools you need to help clients make the changes needed to achieve their goals. Sports Nutrition: An introduction to the fascinating world of performance enhancing nutrition. Using Food Diaries: Learn how to implement food diaries effectively to get the most accurate reflection of your client s eating habits and allow you to work with them to make the changes that will give the best results without depriving them of their favourite foods. Dietary Analysis: Learn how to analyse food diaries efficiently and effectively. Calculating Energy Values of Food: Find out how to get the most from reading food labels and teach your clients how to know which foods to choose when out shopping. Planning Balanced Diets: Look at why diet plans don t work and how to advise your client how to gradually introduce changes in their diet towards a healthy varied and balanced one. Weight Management Programmes: Learn how to implement nutrition advice into your personal training sessions, multiple choice theory paper/eassessment coursework 13
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