OVERVIEW

A Fitness Instructor delivers exercise instruction to individuals within a gym facility,  with the purpose of growing and maintaining fitness participation of new and existing members through fitness experiences that meet their needs.

The Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 3 Fitness Instructor course provides the knowledge and skills to be able to safely and effectively plan, delver and evaluate gym-based exercise sessions and is therefore aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor. This qualification is ideal for those beginning their career in fitness and provides the underpinning knowledge and skills required to make the progression on to the EHFA Level 4 Personal Trainer course or other more advanced fitness-related disciplines.

This course is mapped and aligned to the to the EHFA level 3 Fitness Instructor standards, validating the relevance and quality of the learning content for Fitness Instructors.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

None

However ,there is also an element of communication (speaking, reading and writing) involved, and learners should possess basic communication skills.

UNITS INVOLVED

Core Fitness Units

1.1 Human Movement
1.2 Exercise Physiology
1.3 Lifestyle Management & Modifications
1.4 Health & Safety
1.5 Communication

Fitness Instructor Units

2.1 individual Instruction

DELIVERY

Online eLearning with additional tutor support and guidance

ASSESSMENT

Worksheets, or alternative question and answer activity, for knowledge-based aspects

Video submission of evidence to confirm practical competence

PROGRESSION

Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 4 Personal Trainer EQF

Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 4 Active Ageing Trainer EQF

Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 5 Exercise for Health Specialist EQF

Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 5 Pre-Diabetes Specialist EQF

Careers in Fitness EHFA Level 5 Weight Management Specialist EQF