Course Details

  • Course Code: USMC21CFP
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 20 hours
  • Cost:
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices and browsers

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Course Modules/Lessons

Fitness Instructor Certification

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 respiration 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 and 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 : 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 Be Active & Understanding Health Benefits

  • About the health benefits of exercising
  • How to incorporate activity in to 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 over exertion

Module 13 : Physician Referred Exercise Program (PREP)

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

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: The Importance of Stretching

  • 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: Clients with Disabilities

  • 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 program

Module 18: Planning and Instructing

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

Module 19: 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: Diet and Fitness for Children

  • 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: Emergency Procedures

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

Module 25: Risks in a Fitness Environment

  • About the possible risks in a fitness center
  • 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 a 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

  • 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 center
  • How to minimise health and safety risks
  • About the health and safety hazards at a fitness center
  • About how to plan for emergencies

Pilates Foundation Level Certification

Module 01: What is Pilates?

  • Definition and history of Pilates
  • The benefits of Pilates
  • The eight principles of Pilates
  • The equipment needed

Module 02: Body Changes

  • Pilates provides overall body conditioning
  • How Pilates can help with back pain / About the spine, posture and supporting postural muscles
  • Mat work
  • The Pilates alphabet of 10 positions/movements

Module 03: Pre-Pilates

  • The importance of pre-Pilates exercises
  • What to be aware of during exercise regarding any pain in the movements
  • How to perform 10 exercises

Module 04: Commencing the Practise

  • Additional exercises to build on the pre-Pilates exercises learnt in the previous module
  • How to perform these additional exercises

Module 05: Intermediate

  • Some intermediate level exercises
  • That Pilates exercise should be done in a specific series
  • How to perform these intermediate level exercises

Module 06: Advanced Mat Series

  • Some advanced level exercises
  • Why you should not attempt these advanced exercises without prior extensive work on the previous modules’ exercises
  • You should warm-up before starting these exercises
  • How to perform these advanced exercises

Module 07: Toning the Buttocks and Thighs

  • How regular use of Pilates can improve buttocks and thighs
  • What the buttocks muscles are and what they do
  • Which exercises are beneficial for the buttocks and thighs
  • How to perform these exercises

Module 08: Spine Stretchers

  • The importance and benefits of having a supple spine
  • Which exercises to do to increase spine flexibility
  • How to perform these various exercises

Module 09: Cool Down

  • Three exercises recommended as a cool down and how to perform these exercises

Module 10: Top Exercises and Benefits

  • Recommendations for some essential exercises
  • How to perform these exercises
  • The many benefits of Pilates

Module 00: Pilates Foundation Level Introduction

  • Introduction/What this course will deliver

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the course?

    Anyone who has an interest in gaining a greater understanding of this subject is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down in to individual modules. Each module takes between 30 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all of the modules there is a 30 (multiple choice) question test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get a second opportunity to take the test again after further study.

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