Outdoor Fitness Coach
Leading to CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Training in Different Environments
One of the key advantages of becoming a Personal Trainer is flexibility and if you are self-employed you will certainly have clients who want you to go to them as there are so many people who simply do not have time to visit a gym or prefer to exercise at home or in the outdoors. The Outdoor Fitness Coach course is designed to expand your skills and your imagination to give you all you need to know to use the environment that you find yourself in to prescribe a stimulating exercise regime.
Why should I do this course?
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to design exercise programmes in the home, at work and in an outdoor setting. You will learn how to use and adapt portable fitness equipment, how to design effective walking programmes and the precautions for working in outdoor environments. Designed for fitness professionals looking to train people outside of a traditional gym environment or if you already have Personal Trainer and would like to become a Master Personal Trainer.
How is the course delivered?
Prior to attending your two practical course attendance days, you will be required to complete four units of home study, to prepare you for your attendance with our support team on hand to give you help and advice.
How will I be assessed?
Exercise programming
Practical Assessment
What will I learn?
Unit 1 - Health & Safety associated with working in outdoor environments
Unit 2 – Delivery of Personal Training sessions in the home or office
Unit 3 – Tool box of Bodyweight exercises – learn a huge range of bodyweight exercise to adapt to any environment.
Unit 4 – Tool box of small portable equipment exercise – learn how to utilize a vast range of small portable equipment such as dynabands, TRX, Swiss balls to add variety and intensity to a clients programme.
Unit 5 - Planning safe & effective programmes in non-traditional environments
Unit 6 - Benefits of walking and walking levels – Learn the set three levels of walking and its advantages
Unit 7 - External training considerations – escape routes, first aid, mobile communication, third party notification
What do I need?
Students must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Students must be aged 16 or over
What qualification will I receive?
CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Training in Different Environments.
20 REPs CPD points.
