6 Things to Look for In Your Fitness Qualifications

At the Academy of Fitness Professionals we know that to be truly successful in your fitness career it’s essential that your qualifications are fully recognised by employers and approved industry bodies.

Our fitness courses are endorsed by PD Approval and accredited by CIMSPA and REPs so you know from the very start that your course meets all the required industry standards. What’s more we’re a UK Active Supplier and endorsed by the NCFE awarding body who support more than 340,000 students every year.

This delivers a mark of assurance with regards to the exceptional quality and standard of training every one of our students receives.

1 – Endorsed and Accredited Fitness Qualifications

Endorsed and accredited fitness qualifications provide a mark of assurance with regards to the exceptional quality and standard of training you will receive. Our fitness courses are endorsed by Skills Active and accredited by REPs so you know from the very start that we have met all the required industry standards. What’s more we’re a UK Active Supplier and endorsed by the NCFE awarding body.

2 – Inclusive Upfront Pricing

Our mission here at the Academy of Fitness Professionals is to provide great training at great prices. As an accredited fitness industry training provider our students have the peace of mind that our fitness courses provide all the knowledge and skills necessary for a great stepping stone into your new career. We don’t believe that gaining your fitness qualifications should break the bank or involve taking out loans that leave you paying back for your course for many years to come. We are committed to offering our students the very best in value underpinned by our best price promise.

3 – Unlimited Tutor Support

Your tutor should be an experienced qualified Personal Trainer and Assessor providing a pivotal link in bringing your course materials to life and helping you to succeed. In our opinion tutor access should be included in your training and unlimited. After all you’re investing in your future career and we want you to succeed. You will get plenty of feedback and support from your tutor throughout your learning journey with us but can also get in touch whenever you feel the need. This might be for a helping hand, to chat through a topic, to share some industry news or simply for a friendly chat.

4 – Theoretical and Practical Training

As you’d probably expect it’s fundamental in your quest to become a Fitness Professional that your course content ticks all the necessary boxes. Throughout your training with us you’ll gain a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care and motivation and exercise design and prescription. You will learn all of this and much more during the theory part of your course and this is broken down into a series of easy to follow modules.

Once you’ve gained all this knowledge it’s important to apply it hands-on in the gym setting so that by the end of you course you’re ready to work with your very own gym members and clients. We call this blended learning and it’s how we deliver the vast majority of our fitness industry training so that you benefit from the very best start.

5 – Flexibility

It’s important that your course fits in with your work commitments and lifestyle and that the commitments involved are realistic for you. Our courses offer fast-track and part-time study options right the way through to go at your own pace study giving the ultimate in flexibility for our students.

6 – Employment Support

Ultimately your fitness qualifications should provide a springboard into your new fitness career. We work in partnership with Fit Jobs giving you access to UK wide employment opportunities, CV writing and interview support to help you land that dream job.

Fitness Qualifications to Count On

If you’re keen to find out more about our range of fitness qualifications and whether a career in fitness is a good step for you our customer service team are here to help point you in the right direction.

Get in touch using the options below or call us on 0845 270 1990 to kick start your fitness career today.

The Academy of Fitness Professionals provide the gold standard in accredited personal training courses, fitness instructor courses and nutrition courses with state of the art training fully endorsed by REPs, Skills Active and the NCFE. Their specialist knowledge features in the UK health and fitness media including the Mirror, BBC2 and Women’s Running. This is the ultimate learning destination for those serious about their fitness industry education and long term career as a Personal Trainer.

Get in touch to kick start your fitness career.

T – 0845 270 1990
E – info@aofp.co.uk
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