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ADVANCED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - GYM

A 6 Day course for instructors with Level 2 Exercise & Fitness in Gym Instruction and at least 2 years teaching experience.  
 
This course will further your knowledge and enable you to analyse more advanced training systems.  
The Advanced Instructor Course also prepares students to sit the National Level 3 theory paper. This gives Reps recognition at Level 3 for Instructors with Personal Training or GP Referral qualifications.  
 
The course covers:-  
Days one, two and three - Advanced Theory  
• Advanced theory knowledge and practical application  
• Goal setting and behaviour change  
 
Days four, five and six - Programme Design  
• CV Training for a wide range of clients  
• Training for Strength, Endurance & Hypertrophy  
• CRAC & PNF stretching  
• Advanced teaching and motivational skills  
• Training periodisation  
 
ASSESSMENT  
Instructors will be able to put themselves forward for the National Level 3 Theory Paper (awarded by CYQ). The Level 3 theory paper is REPs recognised.  
 
The cost of the course includes practical assessment, theory paper (three day Advanced Theory and six day Combined Course only) and case studies, registration and certification with CYQ.  
 
ILA FUNDING  
You may qualify for financial help towards this course in the form of an Individual Learning Account. To be eligible, you have to be over 18 and live in Wales.  
 
If you do not have qualifications higher than GCSE, NVQ2 or BTEC first certificate, you may be eligible for up to £100 towards the cost of the course. If you or your partner are claiming any INCOME RELATED BENEFITS you could be eligible for up to £200 each year. For more information on ILA Funding contact Learn Direct on Tel:- 0800 100900.  
 
If you are applying for an ILA please note that FUNDING MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE YOU PAY ANY MONEY to Fitness Wales.  
 
If your funding is approved you will receive a training voucher which you should send to Fitness Wales along with your details. When your voucher has been processed by Fitness Wales you will receive a second letter acknowledging that your voucher has been accepted. At this stage your funding is secure and you can book onto the course.  
 
Should you need any clarification, help or advice regarding the above procedure please do not hesitate to contact Fitness Wales.  
 
COURSE DATES & TIMES  
Courses are run once or twice a year in Cardiff and are demand-led in other parts of Wales. For costs and details of in-house training, please contact us.  
 
Courses are also franchised to:-  
Coleg Menai Bangor - Contact Paul Williams Tel: - 01248 393335  
Llandrillo College - Contact Paul Murray Tel:- 01492 546666  
University of Wales Aberystwyth - Contact Rachel Hubbard Tel:-01970 622278  
 
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LAST COURSE - May '10  
Venue: Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff  
 
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NEXT COURSE - July '10 North Wales  
Dates: Advanced Theory - 17, 18 & 24 July '10  
Advanced Programme Design - 18,19 & 25 Sept '10  
Venue: Maes Glas Sports Centre, bangor  
Times: 9.15 - 5.15  
Assessment & Theory: 20/21 November 2010  
 
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NEXT COURSE - Nov '10  
Dates: Advanced Theory - 1, 2 & 3 Nov '10  
Advanced Programme Design - 4, 5, 6 Nov '10  
Venue: Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff  
Times: 9.00 - 5.00  
Assessment & Theory: Fri 10 December'10  
 
 

COST - £375.00  3 day Advanced Programming
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  £350.00  3 day Advanced Theory
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  £675.00  6 day combined course
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  £150.00  deposit (6 day course only)
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If you would rather enrol via the post then please click below to download an application form.
Application form for ADVANCED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - GYM

 
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