Exercise and Fitness Instructing Diploma

Exercise and Fitness Instructing Diploma
Prospectus Code (FTB30) Barnstaple
Length of Study
One year over three days per week. Days run from 9.30-2.30 but there will be requirements on occasions to work outside these times or at weekends.
Entry Requirements
Cost
Tuition and certification are free if you are 16-18 years old. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits etc which are payable by all students.
If you are 19+ tuition Fees will be 1,179 plus an Exam Fee of 111.
In certain circumstances fees may be reduced.
The Programme
This comprehensive and flexible qualification is designed to thoroughly prepare candidates for employment in the health and fitness industry.
The Diploma is based upon three mandatory units which are developed by a range of Level 2 and 3 optional units.
The course will be taught by practising professionals using a variety of practical and theory based sessions. The delivery of the course will be realistic to the Fitness Industry that you will be aspiring to work in.
The Programme Content
The Mandatory units followed are:-
Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym or Exercise to Music
Understanding the Fitness, Leisure and Recreation Industry
Award in Circuit Training
The Optional units are:
Certificate in Health Related Exercise for Children
Award in Studio Resistance Training
Certificate in Gym
Award in Group Cycling
Certificate in Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
Award in Walk Leading
Certificate in Improving the Customer Experience
in the Active Leisure Sector (Fitness Instructing Context)
Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
Nutrition and Weight Management
Progression / Careers
This course gives you all the qualifications you need to work in different parts of the Fitness Industry, in gyms, leisure centres or as a freelance instructor or trainer.
The College is planning to offer a Level 3 Personal Trainers Diploma from September 2010 as a specific progression route for those who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to work in the fitness industry.
Further study includes Level 3 qualifications in Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness or Sports Performance and Excellence here at North Devon College.