Course Overview
Are you passionate about fitness and want to make that step from fitness enthusiast to skilled fitness instructor? Whether you wish to work in a gym or set up a personal fitness business, the Fitness Instructor Course will guide you every step of the way to turning your passion into a sustainable income. This course includes step-by-step training on how to conduct a fitness assessment, create a HIIT workout routine, set long-term goals for your clients, minimise the risk of injury, and much more.
Key Topics to Be Covered
- The role, qualities and responsibilities of a fitness coach
- An overview of the human anatomy and the body’s systems
- How to conduct a client fitness assessment step-by-step
- An introduction to resistance training & bodyweight exercises
- How to build muscle, lose fat and maintain your new physique
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the most in-demand skills required to become an effective fitness instructor
- Know how to assess the fitness levels of clients and create the ultimate workout and diet plan
- Understand the science behind healthy weight loss management and muscle development
- Learn how to perform a range of resistance training, weight training and cardio workouts
- Demonstrate understanding of how to warm up before exercising and improve your flexibility
- Become an expert at HIIT and know how to measure your heart rate during a workout
Your Path to Success
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be equipped with a range of skills required to secure a role in the fitness sector and become a certified fitness instructor working in a gym, fitness centres and clients’ homes. You will also have an excellent understanding of the science of weight loss to support clients on their fitness journey and grow your business in no time.
Skills You Will Gain
- Coaching & motivation
- Weight loss management
- Goal setting
- Client management
- Nutritional knowledge
Is This Fitness Instructor Course Right for You?
This course is a must for aspiring fitness instructors and personal trainers looking to gain the core skills to work in the fitness industry or set up their own personal business. To provide you with ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can complete this course in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement by the Quality Licence Scheme
An endorsed certificate will be issued for the learners as proof of their achievement after the completion of this course.
After successful course completion, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Only for £119 you can order and get endorsed certificates delivered to your home. International students have to pay an extra £10 as a postage charge.
CPD Certification from HF Online
The learners have to successfully complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD certificate. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Academy for Health & Fitness will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Method of Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam and fulfil the Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate criteria. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding regarding the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Course Curriculum
Introduction | |||
Course promo | 00:02:00 | ||
Introduction & What You Will Learn | 00:03:00 | ||
Get to Know Your Instructor | 00:00:03 | ||
The Roles & Responsibilities Of A Fitness Coach | 00:02:00 | ||
Anatomy | |||
Anatomy Introduction | 00:00:01 | ||
Nervous System | 00:02:00 | ||
Bones & Joints | 00:01:00 | ||
Muscular System | 00:00:02 | ||
The 2 Types Of Muscle Fibers | 00:00:03 | ||
Muscle Contractions Explained | 00:00:02 | ||
Muscle Agonist & Anatagonist | 00:02:00 | ||
Cardiovascular System | 00:02:00 | ||
Client Assessment | |||
Client Assessment Intro | 00:01:00 | ||
The Client Interview | 00:00:02 | ||
Fitness Assessment | 00:03:00 | ||
Harvard Step Test | 00:00:02 | ||
Strength Test: How To Estimate Your 1 Rep Max | 00:00:04 | ||
Resistance Training | |||
Resistance Training Overview | 00:01:00 | ||
Bodyweight Training vs Weight Training | 00:02:00 | ||
Bodyweight Fundamentals | 00:00:02 | ||
Muscle Building Formula | 00:00:09 | ||
Fat Loss Formula | 00:00:06 | ||
Hypertrophy Explained: The 3 Types Of Muscle Growth | 00:04:00 | ||
Weight Training Fundamentals | 00:00:03 | ||
Progressive Overload | 00:03:00 | ||
How To Create The Perfect Resistance Training | 00:00:09 | ||
The 4 Fundamental Exercises For Muscle Growth | 00:03:00 | ||
How To Warm Up Before Lifting Weights | 00:03:00 | ||
Exercise Instruction Videos | |||
Bench Press | 00:01:00 | ||
Squats | 00:01:00 | ||
Deadlift | 00:01:00 | ||
Overhead Press / Military Press | 00:00:01 | ||
Barbell Row | 00:01:00 | ||
Pull-Up 1 | 00:00:01 | ||
Push-Ups | 00:01:00 | ||
Bodyweight Squat | 00:01:00 | ||
Lunges | 00:00:01 | ||
Pull-Up 2 | 00:00:01 | ||
Cardio & Endurance Training | |||
Cardio Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
The Different Types Of Cardio | 00:02:00 | ||
Creating The Right Cardio Workout | 00:04:00 | ||
How To Measure Heart Rate During A Workout | 00:02:00 | ||
Weight Loss Exercising Myths | 00:00:08 | ||
Cardio vs Weight Training – Which Is Better For Weight Loss | 00:00:07 | ||
Cardio For Weight Loss | 00:00:04 | ||
HIIT Explained | 00:07:00 | ||
Hiit workout | 00:00:05 | ||
How To Warm Up Correctly | 00:02:00 | ||
Flexibility | |||
Flexibility Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
Most Common Stretching Mistakes | 00:04:00 | ||
Static vs Dynamic Stretching | 00:00:05 | ||
Sample Stretching Routine | 00:03:00 | ||
Resources | |||
Resources – Fitness Instructor Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Feedback | |||
Course Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
Mock Exam | |||
Mock Exam- Fitness Instructor Course | 00:20:00 | ||
Final Exam | |||
Final Exam – Fitness Instructor Course | 00:20:00 | ||
Assignment | |||
Assignment – Fitness Instructor Course | 2 weeks, 2 days | ||
Order Your Certificate | |||
Claim Your QLS Certificate | 00:00:00 |
COURSE REVIEWS
Course Reviews
- 1 year
- Level 5
- Number of Units56
- Number of Quizzes2
- 2 weeks, 2 days Gift this course
excellent
easy to follow and understand, excellent learning