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Turn your passion for exercise into a profession that makes a difference
Turn your passion for exercise into a profession that makes a difference
Our CIMSPA-endorsed exercise instructor course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to turn your passion for fitness into a profession. This is the minimum qualification needed to work with in any fitness environment. So, whether you are at the start of your journey or looking to leverage your experience, this qualification opens the door to the fitness industry and enables you to take the first step towards a rewarding career as an exercise professional.
Course Information
Course Information
Pre-requisites: None
Pre-requisites: None
Course Cost:
£300
Start Dates:
Weekend Option: Sunday: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February (Approximately 9.30-5:00pm)
Weekday Option: Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th February (Approximately 1:00-8:30pm)
Course Details: Exercise Instructor Award
Course Details: Exercise Instructor Award
The Sheffield Hallam Exercise Instructor Award is the perfect opportunity to gain the skills and qualifications needed to instruct exercise confidently in gyms, leisure centres, and community venues. This course has been developed by specialists at Sheffield Hallam and is fully mapped to the CIMSPA Gym Instructor professional standards. This Exercise Instructor Award is designed to provide all the knowledge and skills needed to instruct exercise with a range of clients.
Why Choose This Course?
This qualification is the minimum requirement to work in the health and fitness industry, setting you up for success in a growing and exciting field. The Exercise Instructor Award is an essential pre-requisite to progress to a Personal Training or Exercise Referral qualification.
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, you will:
Gain technical knowledge: learn how to perform consultations, gym inductions, and offer exercise support and guidance.
Develop communication skills: provide professional and supportive instruction that ensures clients feel motivated and confident.
Master safety protocols: carry out health and fitness assessments and pre-exercise screening to ensure a safe environment for all clients.
Design effective programs: create safe, client-centred gym-based exercise programmes and provide ongoing monitoring and support.
Promote client independence: deliver exercise instruction that empowers clients to take control of their fitness journey.
The 4 units you'll complete:
The course covers 4 essential units:
Health, Safety, and Providing a Positive Customer Experience
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
Planning Gym-Based Exercise
Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
Each unit is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed as an Exercise Instructor.
Course Delivery:
Combination of Learning Methods: The course uses a blend of seminars, practical sessions, and some optional asynchronous learning for topics needing additional support, such as anatomy and physiology.
Applied Assessments: You’ll be assessed through a reflective 6-week exercise programme, online workbooks, and designing and delivering a gym based exercise session.
Continuous Feedback: Formative assessments will help guide your learning and skill development.
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