Courses

Introduction The Active IQ Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork is at level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3. Qualification structure and credit value The learner must achieve all seven mandatory units. Mandatory units - Credit Value required: Minimum...

As a fitness instructor you will be designing specific exercise programmes, encouraging your clients to exercise efficiently and safely. You will be taught by our highly qualified Leisure Industry Academy tutors who will tailor their delivery to suit your individual learning style. You will receive online support, student handbooks, manuals, slide...

Your learning outcomes Understanding of tonic and phasic musculature and a basic overview of postural distortions and muscle imbalance Recognition of tonic and phasic muscles Background anatomy and physiology relevant to self myofascial release including muscle physiology and in depth connective tissue anatomy/physiology Understanding of myofascial pain, referred pain, trigger points...

A Sports Specific First Aid Course is created for those likely to come across an accident or injury whilst someone is undertaking exercise. These courses develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to assist in a first aid role in any given leisure pursuit. Course Content The course covers the Core subjects below...

​This Master Class is a one day course to up skill your current Level 2 Kettlebell Qualification. You will learn at least 10 brand new techniques to excel your classes and knowledge. Pre-requisite: Minimum of Level 2 Gym and Level 2 Kettlebell Instructing Content: •Introduction •Kettlebell Health and Safety Considerations •Warm Up Drills •Cooling Down after Exercise •Choosing a...

GF Box is a studio based, group work-out which is mirrored on the training regimes of professional boxing athletes. It combines all aspects of boxing and uses both the aerobic and the anaerobic energy systems with the systematic recruitment of both fast and slow twitch muscle fibres. GF Box not only...

GF Equilibrium is a 45-60 minute class which incorporates a combination of exercises which include the basic principles of Pilates, an introduction to Assisted Isolated Stretching (AIS) techniques and mind, body relaxation. This course will train instructors to design, develop and choreograph their own class which will incorporate a series of...

GF Hydro is a new and innovative group fitness discipline which follows the traditional methods of water based exercise but includes updated sport specific training regimes. GF Hydro is a great form of cardiorespiratory training that causes very little stress to the joints and offers an intensive conditioning session with a...

GF Resistance is a free weights class which is focused on developing muscular strength and endurance encourages cardiovascular capacity and increases bone density. This class educates instructors on how to create and deliver safe and effective resistance exercises in a group fitness environment. GF Resistance can be adapted for all fitness...

GF Revolution has taken indoor cycling classes to the next level. Newly created by a team of fitness professionals, whose main focus was to create an uncomplicated, safe routine which focused on basic training principles that took client’s fitness goals and made them a reality. GF Revolution instructors are trained to...

Directly linked to the level 2 Exercise to Music Active IQ qualification, students can continue their aerobic exercise skills by including this two day group fitness course to their study programme. Using adjustable steps, instructors will learn simple yet effective moves, to challenge their participant’s aerobic training abilities by using fat...

Get loose, feel the burn, welcome the madness! The only way to some up this class is ‘pure fighting power’. Combined with aerobic training methods and intensive conditioning exercises, class participants will be wowed by the high energy routines instructors will offer in GF Strike. Created to suit all ages and...

GF Vitality promotes positive physical health through moderate but effective toning and mobility exercises. This complete conditioning class suits a range of needs and groups and is great start if you are just coming back to exercise or if you would like a lower level of training in your workout routine....

Introduction Some experience of circuit training is useful but not essential. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is also a high degree of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved, and candidates should have basic skills in communication pitched...

On completion of the 2-day course the instructor should be able to: •Define core stabilisation in simple terms. •Explain the role of ‘stabilser’ and ‘mobiliser’ muscles. •Briefly explain the debate relating to mechanisms of stabilisation. •Briefly explain the theory of neutral spine. •Carry out practical methods of contracting transversus abdominis....

Introduction A vocationally related qualification (VRQ) at Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification allows access on to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 2. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary. There is also an element...

Vocationally related qualification The Active IQ Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym) is at level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. It also provides access onto The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness...

The Kettlebell Instructor course is a 2 day REPs Accredited Course where you'll not only learn how to perform the foundation Kettlebell exercises with precision, but how to teach them to your clients in a safe and effective manner. Candidates will be able to: Understand the history of kettlebell exercises. Identify the progression...

The training associated with bags has allowed sports-people and trainers from many different areas to really find out what functional training can mean and what results can be achieved when applied properly. Used by Elite performers across the world, bag training has have found their way into schools, gymnasiums and...

Suspension Training links together components such as Balance, Flexibility and Whole Body Stability in a time, space and cost efficient way. Most coaches agree there are limitations to weight lifting due to a lack of functional and sport specificity exercises. Although weight lifting produces power in the vertical plane and is multi...