Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Professional Trainer Certificate

Understanding the basic principles of group training - refining your training techniques This course is intended for Fitness Instructors who have a broad knowledge and range of skills in the fitness industry and who wish to develop their careers as Tutors/Trainers. You will learn the basic principles of training and refined training techniques.

TARGET CANDIDATES

This course is designed for:

• Fitness Instructors who wish to pursue a career as a Tutor/Trainer within the Fitness Industry and Active Leisure Sector
• Those who are already working in as a Tutor/Trainer but who do not hold any formal qualifications

PREREQUISITES

• Hold a nationally recognised qualification in the particular subject area that they wish to tutor in, e.g.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Gym or Exercise to Music Instruction or equivalent
    • Note: candidates with quaifications that are not current (i.e. achieved within the last three years) should provide additional evidence of CPD (continued professional development) and work experience
• Have a minimum of three years industry experience

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Training needs and objectives
• Learning styles and preferences
• Training skills, structure and design
• Training styles and communication

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

COURSE DATES 2009 - starting date(s) shown at the foot of the page

Course 1 (CIEH/05/09): 3 days

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.