2021 Dates:

20th September 2021

2022 Dates:

Monday 14th February 2022

Monday 19th September 2022

Course Overview:

Designed for those assessing Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) or similar.

This qualification is for individuals who would like to pursue a career in assessing vocationally related qualifications within the active leisure sector. It is suitable for programme managers, studio coordinators, experienced fitness instructors and any one who would like to help raise the standards in the fitness industry.

Candidates will need to have industry experience and hold a nationally recognised qualification in the subject area that they wish to assess and aged 18 or over

Entry requirements:

• You must have a Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing, Level 3 qualification in Yoga or Pilates (or equivalent)

What you will learn:

• Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
• Unit 2: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

• How to plan, prepare and conduct an assessment
• Complete assessment paperwork
• The stages of the assessment process
• Assessment skills, strategies and methods
• How to make valid, reliable assessment decisions and meet national requirements
• The quality assurance procedures and practices

Reductions for 6 learners, further reductions for more than 6 learners, we can come to you if you prefer (contact us for prices)

Assessment:

• Worksheet
• Observation of candidates assessment
• Carry out a live assessment and make the assessment decision
• Carry out other assessments using other assessment methods such as marking worksheets, case studies,recognising prior learning, Professional discussion etc

What to do now:

Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
You will attend your training days and returning for assessment.

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
• CPD Points and Certificate

What next?

• Active IQ Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Active IQ Award in Education and Training (EAT)

Active IQ Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

2022 Dates:

Sunday 30th January & Sunday 6th February 2022

Sunday 18th & Sunday 25th September 2022

Course Overview

The aim of this qualification is for the learner to be able to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence needed to work with independently active, older people in an unsupervised manner. There is a particular focus on the considerations for safe and effective exercise and how to plan and adapt exercise for this demographic group. With this course you will learn how to adapt your training methods to the older adult population, this includes the 70+ age group.

Entry Requirements/Learner prerequisites:

Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.

What you will learn:

• Recognise who ‘independently active, older people’ are in the population.
• The ageing process and demographics.
• The effects of ageing and inactivity on body systems, cognitive function/performance,
  psychological/emotional/social function and wellbeing.
• The special considerations that must be taken into account when programming and delivering
  exercise for independently active, older people and the benefits of physical activity and exercise to them.
• How to support and motivate the independently active, older adult in exercise and promote exercise for this section of the population.
• The impact of ageing on the planning and delivery of safe exercise for independently active, older people.
• The components of a pre-exercise consultation with independently active, older people.
• How to plan and adapt exercise, and adapt session instruction, for independently active, older people.

Assessment

The exams are taken during your 2 days of classroom-based learning:

• Case study
• Worksheet
• Portfolio of Work

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment.
• You will be assigned a tutor with regular contact via email or telephone.
• Your training resources will be sent to you in the post.
• You will attend your training days and assessment.

What you will achieve:

• • • YMCA Awards Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active Older People
    • CPD Points and Certificate
    • 10 CIMSPA Points

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
This is a HSE approved qualification and lasts for 3 years

Next Course Date:

Saturday 16th October 2021

2022 Dates:

Sunday 6th March 2022

Sunday 10th July 2022

Sunday 2nd October 2022

Our training is Covid Safe, social distancing will be observed and where practice requires closer contact PPE will be used.                                                                                                                                              We will be using removable mannequin faces that will be sterilised after each use and mannequin airways and lungs will be changed and replaced for each user.

Course runs from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

What you will learn:

• Responsibilities and reporting
• Resuscitation
• Angina
• Fainting
• Assessment of the situation
• Heart attack
• Choking
• Anaphylaxis
• Hygiene Bleeding control
• Shock
• Minor burns and scalds
• Recovery Position
• Foreign Objects
• Seizures
• Legalities

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your full payment
• You will attend a one day training course
• Assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who meet the criteria.

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

2021 Dates:

Saturday 13th & Saturday 20th November 2021

2022 Dates:

Saturday 5th & 12th March

Saturday 13th & 20th August

Saturday 19th & 26th November

Course runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm.

Course overview:

There is a great demand for aqua instructors in the fitness industry and Personal Trainers who can adapt to a water-based environment. If you are looking to increase your skills as an instructor and to gain more knowledge, this course will teach you how to adapt exercises in the water.

Entry Requirements:

You should already have a level 2 fitness instructors qualification or a level 2 swim teachers qualification to do this training, for example:
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
Or
• Level 2 Swimming Teaching qualification.

• Some experience of water-based exercise is useful.
• 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.

What you will learn

• How to plan a safe and effective water based session
• How to instruct a safe and effective water based session with music
• How to evaluate a safe and effective session
• How to adapt water based exercises

Assessment:

• Worksheet
• Practical assessment including planning, teaching and evaluating a water-based exercise class.

What to do now:

• Click on ‘Register’ and fill in the online application/attendee information form, making your deposit or full payment to receive confirmation of booking.
• You will attend your training days which includes your practical assessment.

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ  Level 2 Award in Instructing Water-based Exercise
• CPD Points and Certificate

What next?

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• Active IQ Award in Designing Pre/Post Natal Exercise Programmes

2021 Dates:

28th & 29th October 2021

2022 Dates:

10th/11th March 2022

7th/8th July 2022

Course runs from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Course overview:

You may want to specialise in teaching group exercise classes for pregnant women or new mums, teach in the gym or increase your confidence in prescribing safe and effective exercises on a one- one basis. Often women who are expecting or new mums attend classes or gym sessions and will need specific exercises. You need to have the knowledge to adapt your exercise to suit all your clients.

This course will ensure you have the expertise and confidence to give advice and adapt exercises. You will become a skill full and knowledgeable Instructor.

• Unit 1, Physical Activity Health and Nutrition Considerations for Pre and Post Natal Clients
• Unit 2, Programming safe and effective exercise sessions for Pre and Post Natal Clients

Entry requirements:

• You must have a Level 2 qualification in Fitness Instructing, Level 3 qualification in Yoga or Pilates (or equivalent)

What you will learn:

• The anatomical and physiological changes that occur to the body systems as a result of pregnancy
• How to plan an appropriate session
• How to deliver and evaluate ante/post natal exercise practical session, studio or gym
• How to provide appropriate exercise and nutrition advice

Assessment:

• Worksheet
• Portfolio of evidence/Case Study

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
• You will attend your 2 training days, a mixture of theory and practical, submitting your portfolio in your own time

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes (QCF)
• CPD Points and Certificate

What next?

• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat Pilates
• Level 3 GP/Exercise Referral

Next available course dates:

23rd/24th & 30th/31st October 2021

2022 Dates:

5th/6th & 12th/13th February

11th/12th & 25th/26th June

15th/16th & 22nd/23rd October

Course runs on weekends from 9:30am – 5:30pm.

Course overview:

You will learn the practical skills to plan and teach a safe and effective group exercise class to music. This will include aerobics, high intensity interval training, body conditioning or circuit training and relaxation and recovery.

A successful group exercise Instructor needs to have excellent communication skills, love people and have a passion for fitness and encouraging others that just shines. Life as a group exercise instructor is rewarding, and allows you to have fun, be creative and work in an exciting environment that suits you

For many people, exercising in a group situation is the best way to keep fit and healthy. Running the class is just as much fun as attending one. You can work as a freelance instructor in the community and a Health Club or Leisure Centre. Becoming a group training instructor is usually a stepping stone to other careers in the health and fitness industry. You can add other qualifications such as Aqua, Gym instructor, Pre Post natal instructor and much more.

You must be 16 years or older. You do not need any previous experience to be a Group Exercise Instructor, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

What you will learn:

Assessment:

• • • An Invigilated multiply choice theory paper (Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness)
    • worksheets
    • Session Planning
    • Summative practical assessment

What to do now:

• • • Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
    • You will be assigned a tutor with regular contact via email or telephone
    • Your training resources will be sent to you in the post
    • You will attend your training days and then prepare for a practical assessment day also returning for your multiple choice theory paper assessments,

What you will achieve:

• • • Active IQ Certificate in Group Training
    • CPD Points and Certificates

What next?

• • Active IQ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work 
  • YMCA Awards Level 2 Fitness Instructing Water Based Exercises
  • Active IQ Level 3 Pre/Post Natal Exercise

2022 Dates:

22nd/23rd & 29th/30th January 2022

7th/8th & 21st/22nd May 2022

17th/18th & 24th/25th September 2022

Course runs on weekends from 9:30am – 5:30pm.

Course overview:

The role of a Gym Instructor will include:

• Providing clients with guidance, counselling, and direction on all aspects of fitness
• Designing basic gym programmes for club members
• Showing club members how to use the equipment
• Maintenance of equipment

To become a Personal Trainer you will need to complete this course first.

What you will learn:

• How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients.
• The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group.
• Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Instructors
• Providing a Positive Customer Experience in the Exercise Environment
• Lifestyle and health Awareness Management

Assessment:

• Multiple Choice theory paper
• Worksheets/Knowledge Questions
• Practical observed assessment

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form by clicking on the course dates. Make your deposit or full payment.
• Your training resources will be sent to you in the post
• You will attend your training days and then return for your assessments.

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
• CPD Points and Certificates

What next?

•  Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
•  YMCA Awards Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Group Exercise to Music (Freestyle)

Pilates Courses, 2021 Dates:

9th/10th October, 6th/7th November & 11th/12th December 2021 (Leatherhead KT22 8DY)

Pilates Instructor Course, 2022 Dates:

19th/20th February, 19th/20th March & 23rd/24th April 2022

8th/9th October, 12th/13th November & 10th/11th December 2022

Pilates Instructor Course overview:

The Active IQ Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork is at level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
You can gain the full Level 3 Diploma by enrolling onto this Pilates instructor training course, attending all the training days and completing the assessments.This is a blended learning pilates certification which means you will study the theory elements at home with the course manuals at your pace with online tutor support.

Entry requirements to this Pilates teacher training:

• You must be aged 18 years or older
• A willingness to learn
• It is ideal that you are already attending Pilates classes

What you will learn:

This mat Pilates course will teach you how to instruct a group of individuals and adapt exercises for their different needs and requirements. You will also learn how to prescribe exercises and give advice to individuals with specific postural conditions on a one-one basis.

• Principles of exercise, fitness and health
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
• Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity
• Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
• Principles of Pilates Matwork
• Programme Pilates Matwork
• Instructing Pilates Matwork
• The Principles of Pilates
• Teaching skills, group and one-one
• Progressive and advanced Mat Pilates exercises
• Using small Equipment

 Pilates instructor Course Assessment:

• Invigilated multiple choice theory papers
• Worksheets
• Practical observed assessments
• Assignments

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
• Your training resources will be sent to you in the post
• Attend your training days and then return for your assessments.

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
• CPD Points and Certificate

What next?

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre & Post Natal Clients with Exercise & Nutrition
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

2022 Dates:

12th/13th & 26th/27th March and 9th/10th April 2022

2nd/3rd, 16th/17th & 30th/31st July 2022

5th/6th, & 19th/20th November and 3rd/4th December 2022

Course runs on weekends from 9:30am – 5:30pm.

Course overview:

This qualification is for individuals who would like to work with clients on a 1-1 basis. This is a challenging and rewarding career in the fitness industry as you will be responsible for training people, tailoring their fitness programmes to suit their personal needs and requirements, and offering specialist dietary advice.

Entry requirements:

• You must have a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing

 What you will learn:

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
Level 3 Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
Promoting Wellness Through Client Motivation and Interaction
Bespoke Exercise and Program Design for Personal Training Clients
Customised Exercise Programme Instruction and Communication Techniques
Business Skills for a personal Trainer

MODULES:

Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology:

• The heart and circulatory system
• The musculoskeletal system
• Postural and core stability
• The nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health

Programming and Delivering Personal Training:

• Incorporate different resistance and cardiovascular training methods into an exercise programme
• Construct and implement short term, medium and long -term exercise programmes (periodisation)
• Plan one-to-one sessions
• How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
• How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
• How to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages
• How to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages

Physical Measurements:

• How to analyse and assess clients fitness, blood pressure and body composition
• Analyse posture
• Assess muscular strength and endurance
• Assess flexibility
• Aerobic capacity
• Stress and stress management techniques
• Pre exercise screening

Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity:

• Food labelling
• Eating disorders and prevention
• Sports nutrition concepts
• Psychology of weight loss
• Digestive systems

Level 3 Business Skills for a personal Trainer

Assessment:

• 2 x Theory papers and Worksheets
• Practical assessment
• Coursework/Case Studies

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
• You will be assigned a tutor with contact via email or telephone
• Your training resources will be sent to you in the post
• Attend training days and return for assessments

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• CPD Points and Certificate

What next?

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Matwork
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Course overview:

This qualification is for the Fitness Professional who would like to be able to teach a range of specialist exercises and offer advice to clients on a 1-1 basis.
This is a challenging course that brings a rewarding career in the Fitness Industry.

We are selling these courses as a package as well as selling them individually. The package price is discounted as they are booked together so no other discounts will apply.

The course is delivered via blended learning, a combination of class room, practical and distance learning.

2022 course dates:

L2 Gym = 22nd/23rd & 29th/30th January. L3 PT = 12th/13th, 26th/27th March & 9th/10th April

L2 Gym = 7th/8th & 21st/22nd May. L3 PT = 2nd/3rd, 16th/17th & 30th/31st July

L2 Gym = 17th/18th & 24th/25th September. L3 PT = 5th/6th & 19th/20th November and 3rd/4th December

Course runs on weekends from 9:30am – 5:30pm.

What you will learn:

Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

• How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients.
• The skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare a gym-based exercise programme with apparently healthy adults – both individuals and groups. This may include young people in the 14-16 age range, provided they are part of a larger adult group.
• Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise and Fitness Instructors
• Providing a Positive Customer Experience in the Exercise Environment
• Lifestyle and health Awareness Management

Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, includes:

• Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
• Level 3 Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
• Promoting Wellness Through Client Motivation and Interaction
• Bespoke Exercise and Program Design for Personal Training Clients
• Customised Exercise Programme Instruction and Communication Technques
• Business Skills for a personal Trainer

Assessments:

• Coursework/Case Studies
• Theory Papers
• Worksheets
• Practical Assessments

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
• You will be assigned a tutor with contact via email or telephone
• Your training resources will be sent to you in the post
• You will attend your training days and return for your assessments

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• CPD Points and Certificates

What’s next:

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre & Post Natal Clients with Exercise & Nutrition
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga