Come along to our free open evening where you can ask any questions, find out about the course, and meet the tutors and some fellow students. It's free to book, so just contact our Course Sales Advisors to reserve your place today.
t. 020 7343 1850
e. bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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The gym floor is vibrant, varied, often challenging and most of all, fun. You will have the opportunity to improve customers' overall well-being, enhance their fitness levels, improve their confidence and help them train for specific sports or events. You will be designing tailored gym programmes, encouraging gym users to train effectively and ensuring that they work out safely.
Training as a Gym Instructor
You will be taught by our highly qualified tutors who tailor their delivery to suit your individual learning style. You will receive comprehensive learning resources and all the guidance and support needed to pass the course. YMCA Gym Instructor course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to begin your fitness career. It will also make you desirable for employment in any gym across the UK.
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Career options once qualified
- Work full-time or part-time as a gym instructor within a health and fitness club
- Become a gym supervisor or fitness manager within a health and fitness club
- Deliver popular group classes (by taking CPD modules) including Circuit Training, Keiser Cycle or Core Stability
- Build towards becoming a personal trainer by completing the remaining personal trainer modules
- Specialise in working with older adults or prenatal and post-natal women
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