• Anatomy and physiology
• The components and principles of fitness
• Warm up and cool down principles
• Cardiovascular exercise technique and training methods
• Fixed resistance technique and training methods
• Freeweight exercise technique and training methods
• Flexibility training methods
• Screening, risk factor identification and referral
• Exercise programme design
• Communication and teaching skills
• Health & Safety
• Customer care

Gym Instructor course entry

To gain entry onto the Gym Instructor module with Executive Fitness Careers you must:

• Be 18 years or above
• Be familiar with free weights, resistance machine and CV training

NOTE: Students are also required to hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).

Course format

The course can be studied as a blend of home study (12 weeks) and location-based practical training and assessment (spread over 6 days). The practical assessment will require students to bring a friend to act as a participant.

Gym Instructor course assessment

• Complete a 1 hour multiple choice theory paper
• Complete health & safety and customer care worksheets
• Plan, teach and evaluate a 60 minute gym training session
• Provide evidence of current CPR certification

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