Fitness Training Solutions Brochure 2014/15

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Fitness Training Solutions strives to enhance the skills and employability of our Learners through a quality training programmethat meets the needs of potential employers.We support the needs of employers and young people & adults across the UK.

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becauselife is anadventureof mind & body

We are dedicated to training and developing individuals

within the sector; from school leavers and people changing

careers, to professional fitness experts. All qualifications are

nationally accredited through CYQ and are fully recognised

by employers.

Courses are delivered through face 2 face and distance

learning styles and offer e-learning platforms.

Our Mission statement:

Fitness Training Solutions strives to enhance the skills and

employability of our Learners through a quality training

programme that will meet the needs of their potential

employers.

Fitness Training Solutions aims to support the needs of

employers and enhance the working ability of young people

and adults across the UK.

Who is CYQ?

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) was launched in

1998 and is the UK’s leading health and fitness specific

awarding body, developing and awarding nationally

recognised health and fitness qualifications. To raise

standards in the delivery of health - related activity, fitness

and well being ; awarding qualifications and providing

independent quality assurance services

WelcomeFitness Training Solutions delivers outstanding tuition through a highly experienced team of training experts.

Our aim as always is to give you the qualifications, confidence & motivation to succeed in the rapidly expanding health & fitness industry.

Our vision is to “embrace change and enhance your future through training”

CoursesLevel 1 Qualifications:

CYQ Level 1 Award in Fitness & Physical Activity •ExerciseandFitnessKnowledge •ParticipateinPhysicalActivityintheFitnessEnvironment •ExploringPersonalFitness •UnderstandingtheHealthandFitnessIndustry •AssistintheDeliveryofanExerciseSession

Level 2 Qualifications:

CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing in the context of: •Gymbasedexercise •Exercisetomusic •Awardincircuittraining

Level 3 Qualifications:

CYQ Certificate in Personal Training •Awardinbusinessskillsforfitnessprofessionals •Awardininstructingoutdoorfitness •Awardinnutritionforphysicalactivity

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This qualification is also a first step towards a Level 2 qualification. It consists of

two learning options making it accessible and varied - a fitness pathway for those

who would like a more hands-on approach to instructing and a healthy eating

pathway for those who want to assist sessions.

What will I learn?

This course has been developed to provide you with all the necessary basic skills,

knowledge and understanding needed to become an Assistant Fitness Instructor.

The qualification is recognised worldwide and will enable you to work as an

Assistant Fitness Instructor with any leading fitness provider. This course is also

beneficial to anyone wishing to learn about being healthy.

Course Content

•Basicstructure&functionofthehumanbody

in relation to exercise & fitness

•Usingapersonalexerciseprogramme

•Introductiontotheroleofthefitnessinstructor

•Introductiontothefitnessindustry&careersinfitness

•Basicprinciplesofassistinginleadinganexercisesession

safely and effectively

•Thebenefitsofabalanceddietandhealthylifestyle

This qualification is aimed at 14-18 years olds who are interested in pursuing a career in the Health & Fitness Industry and those wanting an introduction to exercise and fitness on a personal level.

Assessment:

•Coursework

•Multiplechoicetheorypaper

•Practicalevaluation

Requirements

•Noformalacademicentryre-

quirements

•Aninterestinhealthandfitness

•Goodtimemanagementandcom-

munication skills and an ability to

work independently.

This course is not suitable for those

learnersalsostudyingASPEor

BTECL3Sport.Theselearners

should progress directly onto the

Level 2 award in their A2 year

Price Includes:

Registration & unit fee

Examination fee

Certificate fee Workbooks

DVDinclass

Qualification:

CYQ Level 1 Award in Fitness &

PhysicalActivity

Total Cost

£190 per student x 10 = £1900

£170 per student x 15 = £2550

£150 per student x 20 = £3000

L1 AwardinFitness&PhysicalActivity

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Learners will cover:

•Anatomyandphysiologyincluding:

- the heart and circulatory system

- the respiratory system

- structure and function of the skeleton

- musculoskeletal system

- postural and core stability

- the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise

•Howtomaintainhealth,safetyandwelfareinavarietyoffitness

environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable

adults

•Howtoprogrammesafeandeffectiveexerciseforarangeofclients,

the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy

eating

•Howtocommunicatewithclientseffectively,andmotivateclientsto

adhere to an exercise programme

•Theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoplanandprepareagroup

exercise to music session 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.

Client groups also covered are older adults, ante and postnatal clients

and disabled clients provided the relevant contraindications and key

safety guidelines are observed.

Assessment:

•Homestudyworkbook

•2xmultiplechoicetheoryexamina-

tions

•Practicalassessment–planning,

teaching and evaluating a safe and

effective exercise to music session

Please note that students are required

to bring 2 class participants on their

practical assessment date

Requirements:

Students must be aged 16 or over

Qualification:

CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness

Instructing (Exercise to Music).

20REPSCPDpoints

L2 Certificate in Fitness InstructingExercise to musicExercise to music qualification will give you the latest practical skills and knowledge, allowing you to teach, safely and effectively, a fun group fitness session to music. This course is for students who want to become an Aerobic Instructor providing you with a nationally recognized qualification.

Deposit:

£250

Total Cost

£500

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Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology–Bonesandjoints,muscleand

muscle actions, cardiorespiratory system, components of fitness,

nutrition, and the nervous system

Unit 2: Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health –Howthebody

adapts to regular physical activity and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

Unit 3: Customer service–Howtocreateafriendlyenvironmentto

improve customer relations and adherence to a regular exercise regime.

Howtoimprovecommunicationskillstobuildclientrapport.

Unit 4: Health, Safety and Safeguarding–howtominimisetherisks

associated with a fitness environment, and ensure the well being of

clients.

Unit 5: Gym Programming–Understandtheprinciplesoffitness

programming for a variety of clients including pre natal, children

aged over 14 years, healthy older adults, and clients with disabilities.

Screening and risk factor identification

Unit 6: Instructing gym based exercise–Learnhowtoteachwarmup

and cool down techniques, free weight and resistance machine exercise

delivery, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility training.

Contact us for the latest course dates.

Assessment:

• 2xmultiplechoice‘exerciseand

fitness’ theory examinations

• Home-studyworkbook

• PracticalAssessment–planning,

teaching, evaluating a safe and

effective exercise session

Requirements:

Students must be 16 or over

Qualification:


Instructing(Gym)

20REPsCPDpoints

L2 Certificate in Fitness InstructingGymBasedExerciseThis qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.

Deposit:

£250

Total Cost

£599

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The aim is to show you how to design and teach safe and effective

circuit training sessions, the principles of warm up, the aerobic curve

and cool down working effectively to music motivating participants

during sessions a variety of group teaching skills and how to respond

to health and safety issues.

Assessment:

• Coursework

• Practicalexamination

Requirements:


Instructing(Gym)

CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise

to Music

Qualification:

Level 2 Award in Circuit Training

L2 Award in Circuit Training

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliversafe and effective circuit training sessions.

Total Cost

£300

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The aim is to show you how to design and teach safe and effective circuit training

sessions, the principles of warm up, the aerobic curve and cool down working

effectively to music motivating participants during sessions a variety of group

teaching skills and how to respond to health and safety issues. The course will run

over 2 days and can be tailored to you needs.

Course Content:

You will need to produce a session overview and appropriate notes/planning for a

safe and effective group indoor cycling session, including:

Aims,objectives,andhealthandsafetyconsiderations.

A class plan for a group indoor cycling session, including:

• Awarmup •Amaincomponent •Acooldowncomponent

Paperworkthatrelatestothisassessmentelement:

• SessionOverview •ClassPlan •ClassPlanMarkingScheme

You will be assessed teaching the following components of a group indoor cycling

session. The component can be assessed separately or at the same time.

This will include:

• Verbalscreening •Warmup •Maincomponent •Cooldown


• ContinuousObservationChecklist–GroupIndoorCycling

You will evaluate your performance in Assessment Element 2 reflecting on how

well you think the session went.


• SessionEvaluation

Assessment:

•Homestudyworkbook

•Practicalassessment–planning,

teaching and evaluating a safe and

effective exercise to music session

Please note that students are required

to bring 2 class participants on their

practical assessment date

Requirements:


Qualification:


Instructing (Exercise to Music).

20REPSCPDpoints

L2 Award in Indoor Studio Cycling

This Fitness Training Solutions level 2 Award in indoor studio cycling course is aimed at individuals wishing to design and deliver safe and effective spinning/cycling training sessions.

Total Cost

£300

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Suspension Training Instructor

Suspension is an approach to fitness training that uses a system of ropes and pul-

leys to manipulate client’s bodyweight to produce an all body workout. The equip-

ment used is light, small and quick to assemble which offers great portability to the

freelance personal trainer. This training approach promotes compound multi-pla-

narmovementswhichwilldevelopstrength,balance,flexibility,andjointstability

simultaneously.Duetotherangeofexercisesthatcanbeperformedandhoweach

of these can be modified to meet the client’s abilities, this new and exciting training

form has a wide appeal, ranging from professional athletes to the newly active.


Thesetup–FTSSuspensiontrainingequipment

• Thepracticalprinciplesofsuspensiontraining

• Exerciseideasfortargetingthewholebody

• Planningeffectivesessionsforavarietyofclientsmanageindividualsandsmall

groups using suspension training

FTS Workshop:

•1dayface-to-facelearning(amixtureoftheoryandpractical)

Assessment:

The assessment will take place over

thecourseoftheday–students

will be required to demonstrate

competence in the criteria based on

the learning aims of the day.

The FTS Suspension course is ideal for gym instructors whose gyms contain suspension training equipment. It is also highly relevant for personal trainers who wish to challenge their clients to a full body workout with only one simple piece of kit, ideal for sessions both indoors and outdoors. It can also be delivered to small groups.

Total Cost

£150

L2

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Combat style fitness training can be seen in gyms and parks across the

country and is a format which appeals to an increasing numbers of

clients which makes this course the ideal tool.

There will be a number of skills to learn and it is a great way to train

all of the main components of fitness, including cardiovascular fitness,

muscular endurance, motor skills and coordination.

You will have a tutor to support you through the day and by the end of

thecourseyouwillknowwhyyouchooseFTSBoxingforInstructors.


• IntroductiontoBoxingforInstructors.

• Boxingequipment

• InjuryPrevention

• Stance,guardandfootwork

• Punchingtechniqueandpadwork

• Padwork(Basiccombinations)

• Effectiveuseofotherboxingequipment

• Sessionplanning

FTS Workshop:

1 day face-to-face learning (a mixture of theory and practical)

This qualification is aimed at providing a popular and effective addition to the personal trainer’s skill set.

Assessment:

The assessment will take place over

thecourseoftheday–students

will be required to demonstrate

competence in the criteria based on

the learning aims of the day.

Total Cost

£150

L2 BoxingforInstructors

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Kettlebells have become extremely popular additions to any fitness

club’s functional area. Kettlebells can assist your range of explosive

exercisesthatchallengeallofthemajormuscles,strengthenthecore,

burn fat, and improve explosive power.

• Understandthehistoryandbenefitsofkettlebelltraining

• Teachadynamicflexibilitywarmupandmobilisationformulti

planarjointexercises

• Demonstrateandperformkettlebellexerciseswithstrongtechnique.

• Teachkettlebellexercisesinasafeandeffectivemanner,including

modifications, progressions and regressions for technique

• Plananddeliveragroupexerciseclassaswellasaone-to-onePT

session

Workshop:

1 day face-to-face learning (a mixture of theory and practical)

Assessment:

• Formativeassessmentwilltake

place over the course of the day

–studentswillberequiredto

demonstrate competence in the

criteria based on the learning

aims of the day.

L2 KettleBellInstructorTrainingThis course will provide all fitness professionals with a tool to increase functional training expertise and add a new dimension to your client’s training. Kettlebells are relatively portable which makes them a must-haveforthemobilePersonalTrainer.

Total Cost

£150

The key benefits to our Personal Training Courses are the following:

• 1to1orgrouplearning

• Atyourownpace

• Inyourowntime

• Whenyou’rereadyasupporttutorwillassistyoubookingexams

and workshops

See Fitness Level 2 Certificate & Personal Trainer Level 3 Certificate for full details

Assessment:

See Fitness Level 2 Certificate &

PersonalTrainerLevel3Certificate

for full details

You will also receive

the following materials:

Workbooks

Textbooks

DVD’s

Workshops

FTS T-Shirt

Qualification:

Fitness Instructor - Level 2

PersonalTraining-Level3

Advance Nutrition - Level 3

Bonus - Spinning or

Circuit training

Course information:

http://youtu.be/PxlAFMRz0XQ

L3 AdvancePersonalTrainingDiploma

This is the complete package for anyone wishing to work in the fitness industry. The Advance Personal Training Diploma provides you with the tools you need to become a personal trainer.

Deposit:

£250

Total Cost

£1995 paid via monthly installments

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L2

The Personal Trainer course is divided into three areas:

Advanced Instructing Skills

Nutrition Advisor

Advanced Client Appraisal

+ BONUS - FTS Boxing for instructors or FTS Kettlebell Instructor


Module 1: After receiving your learning materials, a telephone support tutor will

help you to plan and agree your submission dates for your home study work.

Telephone appointments will be arranged so we can keep in close contact with

you to give specific feedback on your learning needs. Once all the home study

work has been completed you will attend the two practical course days to learn all

the practical skills required for your assessment. You will then have six weeks to

design and implement your programme and practise your teaching skills before

returning for a further two day attendance.

Module 2: This module is delivered by supported distance learning followed by

attendance for your theory assessment, you will have four weeks to complete and

submit a real-life case study.

Module 3: Priortoattendingyourtwopracticalcoursedays,youwillberequired

to complete two modules of work giving you an insight into using calculations

to interpret assessment results. Your practical course attendance days will give

you an opportunity to practise fitness assessment protocols whilst using the latest

fitness assessment equipment found in most fitness facilities today. You will be

required to complete a practical assessment on day two.

Assessment:

• Coursework

• Multiplechoicetheorypaper

/ e-Assessment

• Casestudyandimplementation

• Practicalassessment

Requirements:

You must hold a Level 2 Fitness

Instructor qualification If you do not

alreadyhavethisaPersonalTrainer

course package is available.


Qualifications:

CYQLevel3CertificateinPersonal

Training.

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L3 CertificateinPersonalTrainingThe aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

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Deposit:

£250

Total Cost

£1599 paid via monthly installments


•Thecomponentsandthepurposeofabusinessplan

•Establishingabusinesswithintherequiredlegalframeworks

• Researchingbusinessideas

•Creatingamarketingplan

• Howtoidentifyandexploitinternalandexternalfactorsthatcan

affect the business

• Usingtargetsandobjectives

• Productlevelsandhowtomanagethelifecycleofproductsand

services

• Buildingapricingstrategyandpaymentpolicy

•Theimportanceofforecastingfinancialinformation

Assessment:

• Businessplanproject

• Casestudy

Qualification:

AwardinBusinessskillsforthe

fitness professional Level 3

L3 AwardinBusinessSkillsfortheFitnessProfessionalThe aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and competence required to market, plan and deliver a successful training service. Learners will apply the knowledge and skills they have learned to prepare a financially sound business strategy. This qualification is particularly relevant for learners wishing to work on a freelance basis.

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Deposit:

£150

Total Cost

£350

You will learn how to use and adapt portable fitness equipment, how

to design effective walking programmes and the precautions for

workinginoutdoorenvironments.Designedforfitnessprofessionals

lookingtotrainpeopleoutsideofatraditionalgymenvironment.Prior

to attending your two practical course attendance days, you will be

required to complete four units of home study, to prepare you for your

attendance with our support team on hand to give you help and advice.


•Theconsiderationsinvolvedinworkingwithgroupsin

outdoor environments

• Planningarangeofexercisesrelevanttogroupsofparticipants

outdoors, using bodyweight, environment, and small equipment

• Planningappropriateexercisesessions,takingintoaccountthe

opportunities and limitations presented by the environment

• Instructingsafeandeffectivegroupexercisesessionsin

outdoor environments

Assessment:

• Practicalexamination

• Exerciseprogramming

Requirements:

Students must hold a Level 2

Certificate in Fitness Instructing


Qualification:

CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Training in

DifferentEnvironments.

20REPsCPDpoints.

L3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver safe and effective fitness training sessions to groups of participants in outdoor environments.

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Deposit:

£100

Total Cost

£250

Nutritional Components of Diet: Identify the different macro and micro nutrients

Food Science: An introduction to the biochemistry of different nutrients and food

sources and how this impacts the body.

Metabolism and Energy Balance: Discovertheonlyeffectivewaytohelpclientslose

weight and keep it off for good. We evaluate the energy balance equation and learn

how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Nutrition and Health: Learn the optimal balance of nutrients for good health and

how this translates to real foods.

Psychology of Eating: Knowing nutrition theory is next to useless if you can’t

work with clients to help them change their eating behaviours and lifestyle. An

introduction to behaviour change psychology gives you the tools you need to help

clients make the changes needed to achieve their goals.

Sports Nutrition: An introduction to the fascinating world of performance

enhancing nutrition.

Using Food Diaries: Learn how to implement food diaries effectively to get the most

accurate reflection of your client’s eating habits and allow you to work with them

to make the changes that will give the best results without depriving them of their

favourite foods.

Dietary Analysis: Learn how to analyse food diaries efficiently and effectively.

Calculating Energy Values of Food: Find out how to get the most from reading

food labels and teach your clients how to know which foods to choose when out

shopping.

Planning Balanced Diets: Look at why diet plans don’t work and how to advise your

client how to gradually introduce changes in their diet towards a healthy varied and

balanced one.

Weight Management Programmes: Learn how to implement nutrition advice into

your personal training sessions,

Assessment:

• Coursework

• Multiplechoicetheorypaper

/ e-Assessment

L3 AwardinNutritionforPhysicalActivityThe course is delivered by supported distance learning with a support tutor. You will attend a theory assessment at a venue to suit you and you will then have four weeks to complete and submit a real-life casestudy. This is a mandatory module for all personal training courses and comprises of the following units...

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Deposit:

£250

Total Cost

£800** Included in Personal Training Qualification

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TypicalCareerPathway

StudentGym

InstructorL2

Exercise to Music

InstructorL2

Worksheets

Theory ExamLevel 2

Practical Exam

Circuit Trainer

L2

Level 2 Instructor

Worksheets

Theory Exam Level 3

Advanced Practical Exam Personal Trainer

Nutritional Case Study

Nutritional Exam Level 3

I took away some great new ideas and

coaching points for my classes. It’s great

to see a course tutor with such blatant

passion for the industry who has the

teaching acumen to match. A great course.

Joseph LaddsGymManager

Interaction was great and I felt I had real

support all the way through! I would

definitely recommend FTS to a friend and

hope to do future courses provided by FTS!

Beata KelemenGymInstructor

Ithoroughlyenjoyedthecourseand

particularly liked how it was completed

within 4 days. There was a lot to learn but I

preferred the fast track approach to having

the course spaced out.

Ashley BrewsterGymInstructor

Payments

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We offer interest free credit. Paymentscanbepaidover6monthlyinstallments

Example: Personal Training course

Paymentbreakdown:

Deposit £250

1st Installment: £224.83

2nd Installment: £224.83

3rd Installment: £224.83

4th Installment: £224.83



Total: £1,599

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Total: £599

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Total: £1995

Fitness Training Solutions

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TyseaHill

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08006891346

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