Module 1 : Beginning a career in the fitness industry

• How to start a career in the fitness industry
• The skills you need to become a fitness instructor
• The role of a fitness instructor
• How much you can earn

Module 2 : Anatomy – the skeleton

• The functions of the skeletal system
• The types of bones in the human body
• The effects of exercise on your bones
• What happens to the bones as we get older

Module 3 : Anatomy – cardiovascular system

• About the structure and functions of the heart and blood vessels
• About the upper and lower respiratory systems
• About the integration of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• The functions of the cardiorespiratory system

Module 4 : Anatomy – muscles and somatotypes

• What muscles are and how they work
• About the types of muscles in our body
• How to keep muscles healthy and prevent injuries
• About the shape of the human body

Module 5 : Anatomy – The nervous system

• The main parts of the nervous system
• The different sections of the brain and how it functions
• The structure and function of the spinal cord
• About nerve cells and how they transmit messages around the body

Module 6 : Anatomy of the joints

• About the classification of joints
• What synovial joints are and how they work
• Where the hinge joints are located and their functions
• Examples of gliding joints and how they work

Module 7 : Obesity & Diabetes

• What obesity is
• What diabetes is
• About the link between obesity and diabetes
• How they are best treated

Module 8 : Diet and fitness

• About the types of food our body needs to stay fit and healthy
• About the 5 main food groups
• About the vitamins and minerals the body needs to help it function
• How to have a balanced diet

Module 9 : Collecting & analysing nutritional information & nutritional goal setting

• About ways to collect nutritional information from clients to help with their diet and fitness plan
• About the type of information needed
• How you will use this data to set goals for the client
• What you need to do to help the client achieve their goals

Module 10 : Encouraging clients to incorporate activity into their lifestyle & understanding of health benefits

• About the health benefits of exercising
• How to incorporate activity into your client’s lifestyle
• What you need to consider when adding physical activity to a client’s life
• The best way to encourage clients to exercise

Module 11 : The effects of exercise on the body

• The importance of physical activity
• The effects on the body during and after exercise
• The reasons for undertaking physical exercise
• How to improve your health and prevent illness

Module 12 : How to safely monitor exercise intensity

• What exercise intensity is and how to measure it
• How best to measure the heart rate
• How and when to check the pulse
• How to spot signs of overexertion

Module 13 : GP and exercise referral

• About the exercise referral programme
• About the qualifications needed to be involved with the programme
• The benefits of exercise referral to your business
• About the patients who may be referred to the exercise programme

Module 14 : Preparing fitness plans for clients

• How to prepare a fitness plan
• About adapting exercise plans for the client's needs
• The difficulties with creating a plan
• The standards you should follow as a trainer

Module 15: Stretching Fitness

• The importance of warming up and stretching before exercising
• What happens to your muscles while stretching
• How to stretch without causing injury
• How to stretch different parts of the body

Module 16: Fitness training for disabled people

• About working with disabled people
• The benefits of exercise for a disabled person
• How to design an effective exercise plan
• Types of exercises for people with a disability

Module 17: Group personal training

• About conducting group exercise sessions
• The qualities needed to run your own group exercise classes
• How to become a group fitness instructor
• An example of a group exercise programme

Module 18: Gym exercising – Planning and Instructing

• The role of an exercise instructor
• What the requirements of the job are
• How to set exercise goals
• How to design a training plan

Module 19: An in depth look at personal training

• The role of a Personal Trainer
• How to prepare personal training plans
• The basic principles of personal training
• The best way to demonstrate exercises to your clients

Module 20: Outdoor fitness

• The benefits of working outdoors
• Some examples of outdoor activities
• Examples of warm-up activities
• How to use the outdoors to enhance your workout

Module 21: Children – Fitness and Diet

• About fitness exercises for children
• About nutrition for children
• The benefits of exercise for children
• How to design a training plan for children

Module 22: Yoga Instructing

• How to become a Yoga Instructor
• Which training course is right for you
• About Yoga Teaching Associations
• About the different types of Yoga

Module 23: Pilates Instructor

• The essential traits of a Pilates Instructor
• The principles of Pilates
• The training required to become a Pilates Instructor
• Types of certification available

Module 24: Understanding emergency procedures in a fitness environment

• The importance of emergency procedures
• The responsibility of a fitness centre
• The equipment needed in an emergency
• What to do in an emergency

Module 25: Understanding & Controlling risks in a fitness environment

• About the possible risks in a fitness centre
• What is considered a hazard
• Risks of machinery and equipment
• How to assess the risks in a fitness environment

Module 26: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

• About creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults
• The responsibilities of a fitness instructor
• The key principles for safeguarding vulnerable people
• About the planning and supervision of activities

Module 27: Setting up your own Fitness or Personal Training business

• What you need to know before setting up your own fitness business
• The advantages of a virtual training business
• The qualities you need to be a successful personal trainer
• Some tips for a successful business

Module 28: Customer care. Dealing with enquiries

• About the importance of customer service in a fitness facility
• How to provide good customer service
• How to manage customer complaints
• About providing quality assurance to your customers

Module 29: Finance

• About the finance needed to start up your own business
• About creating a business plan
• Where to find the funding for your business
• About the Government schemes available

Module 30: Insurance and Tax

• About the tax deductions you can make as a fitness instructor
• About the types of insurance you will need
• About the taxes you will need to pay
• Which bookkeeping software you can use to keep track of your financial obligations

Module 31: Marketing yourself as a personal trainer

• Key marketing strategies for your business
• The different ways to advertise your business
• About using social media
• Things to avoid when marketing

Module 32: Health and Safety

• How to ensure the health and safety of everyone at a fitness centre
• How to minimise health and safety risks
• About the health and safety hazards at a fitness centre
• About how to plan for emergencies

Module 01: Introduction to Nutrition and Hydration

Module 02: Breakdown of Nutrients

Module 03: The Importance of Water and Hydration

Module 04: Maintaining a Balanced Diet with the Eatwell Guide

Module 05: Malnutrition and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)