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Gym Instructor (GLH: 150 hours) (FTF: 75 hours to include at least 24 practical hours)

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 (A1) Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals	Health screening paperwork to include: 1. PAR-Q 2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information	15	5
Unit 2 (B1) Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context	Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper	30	15
Unit 3 (D1) Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction	Worksheets (internally assessed)	15	5
Unit 4 (D3) Promote healthy eating and physical activity	Worksheets (internally assessed)	15	5
Unit 5 (G1) Promote health and safety in a fitness environment	Worksheets (internally assessed)	15	5
Unit 6 (H1) Provide customer service in health and fitness	Built into Provide Motivation and Support worksheets and client interview	10
Unit 7 (I1) Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry	1. Personal development plan 2. Viva with assessor	10	5
Unit 8 (B3) Plan and instruct exercise in the gym	Programme card	40	30

Group Exercise Instructor (freestyle) (GLH: 150 hours) (FTF: 75 hours to include at least 24 practical hours)

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 (A1) Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals	Health screening paperwork to include: 1. PAR-Q 2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information 6.Observation of Client Interview checklist	15	5
Unit 2 (B1) Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context	Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper	30	15
Unit 3 (D1) Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction	Worksheets internally assessed	15	5
Unit 4 (D3) Promote healthy eating and physical activity	Worksheets internally assessed	15	5
Unit 5 (G1) Promote health and safety in a fitness environment	Worksheets internally assessed	15	5
Unit 6 (H1) Provide customer service in health and fitness	Built into provide motivation and support worksheets and client interview	10	5
Unit 7 (I1) Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry	1. Personal development plan (PDP) 2. Viva with assessor	10	5
Unit 8 (B4) Plan and instruct group exercise (freestyle)	1. Class plan 2. Planning and instructing group exercise worksheet 3. Practical observation 4. Reflective statement 5. Professional discussion	40	30

Pilates Matwork Instructor (GLH: 275 hours) (FTF: 150 hours to include at least 75 practical hours)

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology for Pilates Matwork	Theory Paper	30	20
Unit 2*: Professional practice and personal career development	1. Personal Development Plan (PDP) 2. Personal Business Plan (PBP) 3. Viva with assessor	10	5
Unit 3*: Supporting and educating the client	1. Practical observations 2. Customer service worksheet	1	5
Unit 4*: Provide customer service	1. Customer service worksheet	5	5
Unit 5*: Adaptations, modifications and contraindications for special populations	Special populations worksheet	15	5
Unit 6*: Health, safety and welfare	Health, safety and welfare worksheet	15	5
Unit 7: Principles of exercise and programming for Pilates Matwork	1. Group class plan 2. One to one plan	30	15
Unit 8: Principles, fundamentals, philosophy and origins of Pilates Matwork	Pilates principles worksheet	20	5
Unit 9: Collect and analyse relevant information and agree goals with Pilates participants	1. Health screening questionnaire 2. Client profile	15	5
Unit 10: Assessing the Pilates client	1. Client interview 2. Postural and movement assessment 3. Client induction 4. Analyse assessment results 5. Practical observation of assessments	25	20
Unit 11: Plan and design Pilates Matwork programme	1. Group Pilates Matwork class plan 2. One to one session plan	30	20
Unit 12: Prepare and deliver group Pilates Matwork sessions	1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement 3. Professional discussion	25	15
Unit 13: Prepare and instruct one to one Pilates Matwork session	One to one practical observation	25	15
Unit 14: One to one re-assessment	One to one 6-week review	20	10

Certificate in Pilates Comprehensive (GLH 225 hours) (FTH: 150 hours)

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1: Principles, fundamentals, philosophy and origins of Comprehensive Pilates	1. Worksheets 2. Practical observation 3. Session plans	150	100
Unit 2: Plan and design a Comprehensive Pilates programme	1. Client consultation 2. Practical observation 3. Session plans 4. Review	35	20
Unit 3: Prepare to instruct Comprehensive Pilates sessions	1. Practical observation 2. Client consultation	20	15
Unit 4: Teach, adapt, modify and progress Comprehensive Pilates exercises	1. Practical observation 2. Evaluation	20	15

Diploma in Pilates Comprehensive (GLH 500 hours) (FTH: 300 hours to include at least 150 practical hours)

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Units marked with an * are the Core Units

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology for Pilates	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	30	20
Unit 2*: Professional practice and personal career development	1. Personal development plan 2. Personal business plan 3. Professional discussion	10	5
Unit 3*: Supporting and educating the client	Practical observation of assessments (unit 10)	10	5
Unit 4*: Provide customer services	Customer service worksheet	5	5
Unit 5*: Adaptations, modifications and contraindications for special populations	Special populations worksheet	15	5
Unit 6*: Health, safety and welfare	Health, safety and welfare worksheet	15	5
Unit 7: Principles of exercise and programming for Pilates	1. Group Mat-based Pilates class plan (Unit 11) 2. One to one session plan (Unit 11)	30	15
Unit 8: Principles, fundamentals, philosophy and origins of Mat-based Pilates	Pilates principles worksheet	20	5
Unit 9: Collect and analyse relevant information	1. PAR-Q 2. Health screening questionnaire 3. Client profile	25	20
Unit 10: Assessing the Pilates client	1. Client interview 2. Postural and movement assessment 3. Client induction 4. Analyse assessment results 5. Practical observation of assessments	35	20
Unit 11: Plan and design Mat-based Pilates	1. Group Mat-based Pilates class plan 2. One to one session plan	30	20
Unit 12: Prepare to instruct Mat-based Pilates session	1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement 3. Professional discussion	25	15
Unit 13: Prepare and instruct one to one Mat-based Pilates sessions	One to one practical observation	25	15
Unit 14: One to one re-assessment	One to one 6-weel review	20	15
Unit 15: Principles, fundamentals, philosophy and origins of Comprehensive Pilates	1. Worksheets 2. Practical observation 3. Session plans	150	100
Unit 16: Plan and design a Comprehensive Pilates programme	1. Client consultation 2. Practical observation 3. Session plans 4. Review	35	20
Unit 17: Prepare to instruct Comprehensive Pilates sessions	1. Practical observation 2. Client consultation	20	15
Unit 18: Teach, adapt, modify and progress Comprehensive Pilates exercises	1. Practical observation 2. Evaluation	20	15

Certificate in Personal Training (GLH: 200 hours) (FTF: 102 hours to include at least 50 practical hours)

UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 (A2) Carry out client fitness assessments	1. Client interview and initial assessment 2. Analyse assessment results 3. Practical observation of assessments 4. Fitness assessment worksheets	25	16
Unit 2 (D2) Support long term behaviour change by monitoring client exercise adherence and applying motivational techniques	1. Support behaviour change and adherence worksheet	15	5
Unit 3 (C3) Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to programme design	1. Client nutritional assessment 2. Promote healthy eating worksheet	25	15
Unit 4 (C1) Plan exercise training programmes	1. Personal training programme cards checklist 2. 6-week plan	30	22
Unit 5 (C4) Apply the principles of exercise science to programme design	1. Principles of exercise worksheet 2. Personal training programmes x 3 (as per unit 2) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)	20	10
Unit 6 (B8) Instruct, supervise and deliver training programmes	1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement 3. Professional discussion	30	22
Unit 7 (C2) Manage, review, adapt and evaluate personal training programmes	1. 6-week review	20	10
Unit 8 (J1) Undertake small business planning	1. Business plan	4	2

Diploma in Personal Training (GLH: 275 hours) (FTF: 150 hours to include at least 75 practical hours)

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UNITS (You will be provided with a full qualification syllabus for mapping your training to the standards when you purchase the accreditation pack)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 (D1 & A3) Conduct health screening and assess client exercise preferences, barriers and goals	Health screening paperwork to include: 1. PAR-Q 2. Client interview 3. Health screening questionnaire 4. Client profile 5. Analyse and interpret client’s information 6. Practical observation of a fitness assessment 7. Special populations worksheet	15	5
Unit 2 (D1 & B2) Carry out client fitness assessments and gym inductions	1. Client interview and initial assessments 2. Analyse assessment results 3. Practical observation of assessments 4. Practical observation of gym inductions 5. Fitness assessment worksheet	25	16
Unit 3 (A2 & D2) Apply principles of anatomy and physiology in a fitness context	Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper	30	20
Unit 4 (A5) Provide motivation and support as part of exercise instruction	Provide motivation and support worksheet	15	5
Unit 5 (D6) Support long term behaviour change by monitoring client exercise adherence and applying motivational techniques	Support behaviour change and adherence worksheet	15	5
Unit 6 (B1) Promote healthy eating and physical activity	Promote healthy eating worksheet	15	5
Unit 7 (D3) Apply the principles of nutrition and weight management to programme design	1. Client nutritional assessment 2. Promote healthy eating worksheet	25	15
Unit 8 (A1) Promote health and safety in a fitness environment	Promote health and safety worksheet	15	5
Unit 9 (A4) Provide customer service in health and fitness	Covered in units 1 and 4	10	5
Unit 10 (A6 & D7) Develop professional practice and personal career in the health and fitness industry	1. Personal development plan (PDP) 2. Viva with assessor 3. Business Plan	10	5
Unit 11 (B3, D4 & D5) Plan exercise training programmes	1. Personal training Programme cards checklist 2. 6-week plan	30	22
Unit 12 (D2) Apply the principles of exercise science to programme design	1. Principles of exercise worksheet 2. Personal training cards x3 (as per unit 2) 3. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)	20	10
Unit 13 (B3 & D5) Instruct, supervise and deliver training programmes	1. Practical observation 2. Reflective statement 3. Professional discussion	30	22
Unit 14 (D7) Manage, review, adapt and evaluate personal training programmes	6-week review	20	10

Pre and Postnatal Exercise Instructor (GLH: 160 hours) (FTF: 120 hours to include at least 65 practical hours)

UNITS (These units map to ICREPs Global Standard E4)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 Professional roles and responsibilities	Professional roles and responsibilities worksheet	15	10
Unit 2 The physiological and biomechanical changes during the pregnancy and postnatal periods	1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 2. Short questions	30	25
Unit 3 Support Health and well-being for pregnant and postnatal clients	1. Support health and well-being worksheet 2. Basic nutrition rules for pregnant and postnatal client’s worksheet 3. Professional discussion	30	25
Unit 4 Collect and analyse information about pregnant and postnatal client	Case studies worksheet	15	10
Unit 5 Plan exercise for pregnant and postnatal clients	1. Case studies worksheet 2. Session plan x 2 3. Professional discussion	30	25
Unit 6 Instruct exercise session for pregnant and postnatal clients	1. Case studies worksheet 2. Session plan x 2 3. Professional discussion	25	20
Unit 7 Evaluate and review exercise for pregnant and postnatal clients	Reflective statement	15	5

Older Adult Exercise Instructor (GLH: 50 hours) (FTF: 35 hours to include at least 25 practical hours)

UNITS (these units map to ICREPs Global Standard E1)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 Professional roles and responsibilities when working with older adults	Professional roles and responsibilities worksheet	5	4
Unit 2 The anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes in older adults	1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 2. Short questions	15	10
Unit 3 Support Health and well-being for older adults	1. Support health and well-being worksheet 2. Basic nutrition rules for pregnant and postnatal client’s worksheet 3. Professional discussion	5	4
Unit 4 Collect and analyse information about older adults	1. PAR-Q 2. Summary of PAR-Qs and exercise considerations table	5	4
Unit 5 Plan exercise for older adults	1. Risk assessment 2. Session plan 3. Professional discussion	8	5
Unit 6 Instruct exercise session for older adults	Practical observation	8	4
Unit 7 Evaluate and review exercise for older adults	Reflective statement	4	4

Disability Exercise Instructor (GLH: 50 hours) (FTF: 35 hours to include at least 25 practical hours)

UNITS (These units map to ICREPs Global Standard E2)	ASSESSMENT STRATEGY (A learner assessment pack is provided if using our manual)	GUIDED LEARNING HOURS (GLH)	MINIMUM FACE TO FACE TUITION HOURS (FTH) (As part of the GLH)
Unit 1 Professional roles and responsibilities when working with disabled participants	Professional roles and responsibilities worksheet	5	4
Unit 2 The key considerations affecting working with clients with disabilities	1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 2. Short questions	15	10
Unit 3 Support Health and well-being for clients with disabilities	1. Support health and well-being worksheet 2. Basic nutrition rules for disabled client’s worksheet 3. Professional discussion	5	4
Unit 4 Collect and analyse information about clients with disabilities	Case studies worksheet	5	4
Unit 5 Plan exercise for clients with disabilities	1. Case studies worksheet 2. Session plan x 2 3. Professional discussion	8	5
Unit 6 Instruct exercise session for clients with disabilities	1. Case studies worksheet 2. Session plan x 2 3. Professional discussion	8	4
Unit 7 Evaluate and review exercise for clients with disabilities	Reflective statement	4	4

Youth Exercise Instructor (GLH: 50 hours) (FTF: 35 hours to include at least 25 practical hours)

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