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Q&A:
General questions
Questions regarding
level 2 qualifications
Questions regarding
level 3 qualifications
Questions regarding
short-course workshops
General questions:
Are the various qualifications recognised within the fitness industry?
Yes, ActiFIT Education deliver Active IQ qualifications which are
nationally recognised, and successful level 2 and 3 candidates gain
recognition on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS).
What jobs are available within the fitness industry?
The jobs are varied, and include personal training, fitness instructing,
exercise to music instructing, fitness management, and diet coaching.
Instructors and trainers may be involved with working with the general
population, or specific groups including GP referrals, children, or
athletes.
How do I enrol on a course?
For level 2 and 3 qualifications you can apply for a course by sending
us a completed booking form and photocopies of your current relevant
certificates etc. If you are unable to download the booking form we can send
it to you, please contact us on 01474 334664 or info@actifit.co.uk.
Are there subsidised rates available?
ActiFIT Education offer subsidised rates to full time students, and am
happy to take on individuals who are on government benefits. Please contact
us for details.
How do I contact ActiFIT Education?
You can call us at 01474 334664, email us at info@actifit.co.uk, or
complete an electronic form on our website.
Questions regarding level 2 qualifications
What is the cost of the level 2 qualification?
Contact us for details
Is the qualification eligible for funding?
The Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) is
eligible for funding, which schools may be able to draw down from the
Learning Schools Council. However, individual candidates who are not at
school are unable to draw down this funding.
Am I able to take the level 2 qualification without having achieved a
level 1?
Yes. The level 1 qualification is primarily aimed at aged 14+ candidates
who have no prior experience within the fitness industry e.g. school pupils.
However, ActiFIT Education may check your knowledge prior to enrolling you
on a level 2 course.
What jobs can I get from the level 2 qualification?
The Level 2 qualification will enable successful participants to seek
employment as a fully qualified fitness instructor, and you may also be able
to commence personal training.
Does the qualification involve physical activity?
Yes, you will be expected to take part in physical activity. If for any
reason you are unable to do so, please contact us to discuss this.
Questions regarding level 3 qualifications
What is the structure of the level 3 qualifications?
There are two main level 3 qualifications:
1. Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing:
o Consists of 3 units
(Advanced Exercise and Fitness Knowledge, Advanced Resistance Training,
Advanced Cardiovascular Training)
o This qualifies an
individual at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
2. Certificate in Personal Training:
o Consists of the 3
Advanced Fitness Instructor units plus 3 others (Health, Fitness and
Lifestyle Analysis, Nutritional Advice for Physical Activity, Plan, Market
and Sell Personal Training Services)
o This qualifies an
individual at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals
Units can be taken on an individual basis, but each of the above units
must be achieved to gain the relevant level 3 accreditation.
What is the cost of the level 3 qualifications?
Full personal trainer qualification: £2,195 (subsidised rate for
all 6 units*)
Individual units:
- Advanced Fitness
Instructor qualification (3 units): £1,595
- Health, Fitness and
Lifestyle Analysis: £295
- Nutrition for Physical
Activity: £295
- Plan, Market and Sell
Personal Training Services: £295
(* Discount for full award only
applicable when paying in full prior to commencing the first unit of the
qualification)
Is the qualification eligible for funding?
The level 3 qualifications are not eligible for funding.
What are the requirements to take a level 3 qualification?
Each candidate must achieve the level 2 qualification prior to
commencing any of the level 3 qualifications. It is also expected that
candidates have experience of working within the fitness industry, or have
good background knowledge/experience in fitness or sport and exercise
science.
What jobs can I get from the level 3 qualification?
The level 3 qualification is aimed at individuals who currently work in
the fitness industry and want to progress their knowledge to advanced
trainer status or become personal trainers. Many fitness establishments now
require personal trainers to have a level 3 qualification.
Does the qualification involve physical activity?
Yes, you will be expected to take part in physical activity. If for any
reason you are unable to do so, please contact us to discuss this. However,
the ‘Nutrition Advice For Physical Activity’ and ‘Plan, Market and Sell
Personal Training Services’ units do not involve physical activity.
Questions regarding short-course workshops
Are the short courses nationally recognised within the fitness industry?
Not at present, therefore, they do not gain CPD points. The advantage of
these courses is that they are bespoke workshops that can be tailored to the
attendees needs, ensuring that they get maximum benefit from them. They are
also generally delivered within or near to your establishment, therefore
avoiding high transport and accommodation costs associated with many other
courses.
Are the workshops flexible in their structure?
Very much so. If you have specific needs, please contact us to discuss.
Can ActiFIT Education deliver workshops on alternative topics that are
not listed?
Yes, we can deliver workshops on a whole range of topics within
exercise, nutrition, health and sports science, and these can be tailored to
attendees needs.
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