Learners must hold a recognised level 2 or level 3 fitness instructing qualification e.g.

• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.

The learner must complete:

Unit 1:  Physical activity and health considerations for the older adult

Unit 2: Designing and adapting exercise programmes for the older adult

• Coursework/Project.
• Portfolio of Evidence.

• Fitness Academy Europe Certificate of Achievement
• Active IQ Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults

This qualification provides progression on to:

• Level 2 Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness
• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Level 3 NVQ diploma in Personal Training
• Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness

• Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career either in the health and fitness sector, community setting or in schools as teachers of children’s physical activity.
• 16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification.

• Learners must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (or equivalent).
• Learners must be able to apply factual and theoretical knowledge and be able to use a range of cognitive and practical skills to generate specific solutions for personal training clients. This will require learners to work in predictable and unpredictable situations using knowledge, skills and competencies pitched at level 4 on the RQF.

The learner must complete:

Unit 1:  Applied techniques to support, enhance and manage the client journey

Unit 2: Progressing clients towards successful achievement of goals

• Coursework
• Practical Demonstration/ Assignment

• Fitness Academy Europe Certificate of Achievement
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training

This qualification provides progression on to:

• Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.
• Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance.
• Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness.
• Level 4 special-populations-related qualifications.
• Other level 3 and 4 technical qualifications in related subjects.

• Learners aged 16+.
• Personal trainers.

Learners must hold a suitable Level 2 fitness instructing qualification, for example:

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.

Some experience of circuit training is useful.

The learner must complete:

• Unit 1: Planning and instructing circuit sessions

• Coursework.
•  Practical Demonstration/ Assignment.

• Fitness Academy Europe Certificate of Achievement
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions

This qualification provides progression on to:

• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
• Apprenticeships within the active leisure sector.

• Learners aged 16+.
• Qualified fitness instructors wishing to widen their skills to offer circuit sessions.

• Learners must have a minimum of two years experience of participating in yoga classes.
• The course requires physical exertion, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
• There is an element of communication involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.

The learner must complete:

Unit 1: Underpinning principles of teaching yoga

Unit 2 :Anatomy and physiology for yoga

Unit 3 :Planning a series of yoga sessions

Unit 4 :Health and safety of yoga

Unit 5 :Teaching a yoga session

• Coursework/Project.
• Multiple Choice Examination.
• Portfolio of Evidence.
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

• Fitness Academy Europe Certificate of Achievement
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

This qualification provides progression onto:

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

Active IQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.

Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults.

Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients.

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork.

• Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in teaching yoga
• Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved this qualification