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Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Qualification

Provided by CMS Fitness Courses

Prerequisites

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 an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

Olympic Lifting Workshop

CPD

Provided by T2 Fitness

Prerequisites

Level 3 Personal Trainer

JTL Pool Plant Update/Refresher - Maintaining Currency Training Programme

CPD

Provided by Johnson Training Ltd

Prerequisites

Level 3 Pool Plant Operator qualification

FABS Training Programme (Fast Track)

CPD

Provided by Move it or Lose it

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the Fast Track Training you must have a recognised Level 2 fitness qualification or the equivalent.

JTL Principles and Practice of Pool Water Testing Training Programme

CPD

Provided by Johnson Training Ltd

Making Sports Organisations Equitable

CPD

Provided by Sport Structures Education CIC

Prerequisites

None

Nutrition Essentials for Fitness Professionals

CPD

Provided by Fitness Education Online Pty Ltd

Prerequisites

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Mobility Essentials for Personal Trainers (Level 1)

CPD

Provided by Fitness Education Online Pty Ltd

Prerequisites

Level 2 Gym Instructor or Level 3 Personal Trainer or Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Tai Chi Qi Gong (TCQ) for Well-Being (2-day course)

CPD

Provided by Midlands Tai Chi Rehab

Prerequisites

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, specialist activity professionals (e.g. cardiac rehab instructors), specialist nurses, tai chi instructors and personal trainers. Minimum level 2 group exercise instructor, Exercise to music (ETM) qualification, or similar. Please contact if unsure.

1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport

Qualification

Provided by Aspire Training Solutions