Do you have a passion for health & fitness? Looking to start a career doing what you love to do?

Look no further then IGR ACADEMY

An established fitness brand from the west midlands still fully active in the industry providing you with high quality fitness courses to start your journey whether your new to the industry or very experienced.

Prior qualifications are not needed to enroll onto the course, we will guide you and motivate you to get started and make your dream career become a reality.

There's levels to this game.

WITH IGR ACADEMY

Courses are remote (online) based which means you can study at your own pace in your own time

You will get ongoing career support during and after your course

Experienced tutors & assessors up to date and still in the fitness industry doing what they are passionate about

Delivering high quality fitness courses CIMSPA ENDORSED and ACTIVE IQ as the awarding body

Flexible Finance options available

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN GYM INSTRUCTING

The Level 2 Gym Instructor course will provide you with a platform to enter the fitness industry. By completing this CIMSPA recognised course, you can pursue a career in the fitness industry as a Gym Instructor in the UK or Internationally and potentially earn an annual salary of £20K at a minimum depending on hours and location. 

  • The key principles of exercise, fitness, and health, including the components, principles, and variables of fitness, the health, and benefits of physical activity, and the importance of healthy eating.
  • Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
  • Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
  • That gym instructors need to maintain health, safety, and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Plan and prepare a gym based exercise programme for adults with both individuals and groups.

You should be 16 years old at a minimum to be able to undertake this qualification.

Have some gym experience of exercises including free weights is recommended.

Have basic skills in communication.

  • Qualify in 4 weeks at a minimum
  • Live webinar induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
  • Interactive E-learning Platform
  • Course resource manual pack
  • Access to our student support team
  • Career Guidance & Support

 

INTRODUCTION

This qualification will provide learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The learner must complete the five mandatory units:

  •  Unit 1: Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness
  • Unit 2: Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors
  • Unit 3: Health and safety in the fitness environment
  • Unit 4: Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change
  • Unit 5: Planning and instructing gym-based exercise

ASSESSMENT

  • This qualification is assessed by:
  • Coursework.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment.
  • Multiple-choice exam.

£425

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PERSONAL TRAINING

The Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification will give you the required knowledge and skills to make a difference and stand out in the industry and grow a successful personal training business or travel and work abroad training clients. By completing this CIMSPA recognised course, you can pursue a career as a Personal Trainer in the UK or Internationally and earn a salary of £30k at a minimum.

  • Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
  • Nutrition in relation to physical activity programmes and of the strong links to diet and physical activity.
  • Design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with adults of all ages.
  • Delivering exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for adults of all ages.
  • Setting up and promoting your own personal training or fitness business.
  • key principles of exercise, fitness and health, including the components, principles and variables of fitness, the health and benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
  • Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
  • Maintain health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

A Level 2 Certificate in fitness/gym instructing, or equivalent. 

The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.

  • Qualify in 4 weeks at a minimum
  • Live webinar induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
  • Interactive E-learning Platform
  • Course resource manual pack
  • Access to our student support team
  • Career Guidance & Support 

 

 INTRODUCTION 

This qualification gives learners the knowledge and skills to work with individuals and small groups of clients as a personal trainer. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

A suitable Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) qualification or equivalent.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary. 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE 

The learner must complete:

  • Unit 1: Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
  • Unit 2: The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
  • Unit 3: Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
  • Unit 4: Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
  • Unit 5: Programme design and delivery for personal training
  • Unit 6: Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers  

ASSESSMENT 

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Multiple-choice exam.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment. 

£550

LEVEL 2 & 3 DIPLOMA IN GYM INSTRUCTING AND PERSONAL TRAINING

The Level 2 & level 3 diploma in gym instructing and personal training qualification will give you the required knowledge and skills to make a difference and stand out in the industry and grow a successful personal training business or travel and work abroad training clients. By completing this CIMSPA recognised course, you can pursue a career as a Personal Trainer in the UK or Internationally and earn a salary of £30k at a minimum.

  • Anatomy and physiology of the human body and how this relates to exercise and health, including postural and core stability.
  • Nutrition in relation to physical activity programmes and of the strong links to diet and physical activity.
  • Design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with adults of all ages.
  • Delivering exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for adults of all ages.
  • Setting up and promoting your own personal training or fitness business.
  • key principles of exercise, fitness and health, including the components, principles and variables of fitness, the health and benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
  • Effective working relationships with clients, how to provide ongoing customer services, and how to support clients to adhere to exercise/physical activity.
  • Maintain health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

You should be 16 years old at a minimum to be able to undertake this qualification.

Physical fitness at a good level is desired

Have some gym experience of exercises including free weights is recommended.

Have basic skills in communication.

  • Qualify in 8 weeks at a minimum
  • Live webinar induction hosted by a dedicated tutor
  • Interactive E-learning Platform
  • Course resource manual pack
  • Access to our student support team
  • Career Guidance & Support 

 

INTRODUCTION 

This qualification will provide learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes and personal training sessions to a range of clients. 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE 

The learner must complete the eleven mandatory units:

  • Unit 1: Principles of anatomy, physiology and fitness
  • Unit 2: Professionalism and customer care for fitness instructors
  • Unit 3: Health and safety in the fitness environment
  • Unit 4: Conducting client consultations to support positive behaviour change
  • Unit 5: Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
  • Unit 6: Applied anatomy and physiology for exercise, health and fitness
  • Unit 7: The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
  • Unit 8: Understanding lifestyle, health, wellbeing and common medical conditions
  • Unit 9: Encouraging positive health and fitness behaviours in clients
  • Unit 10: Programme design and delivery for personal training
  • Unit 11: Professionalism and business acumen for personal trainers  

ASSESSMENT 

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment.
  • Multiple-choice exam. 

£1000

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN EXERCISE REFERRAL

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health.
  • Professional practice.
  • Medical conditions for exercise referral.
  • Nutrition.
  • How to plan exercise referral programmes.
  • How to instruct exercise with referred patients

The learner must hold either a suitable Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym, Exercise to Music or Water-based Exercise), Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates Matwork or a Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga or equivalent.

  • Interactive E-Learning Platform
  • Course Resource Manual Pac
  • Access To Our student Support team
  • Career Guidance & Support

This Level 3 course will give you the ability work with patients suffering from a variety of health conditions. The knowledge and skills acquired on this qualification will allow you to create safe and effective training programmes that aid rehabilitation and recovery.

The learner must complete:
  • Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
  • Unit 2: Professional practice for exercise referral instructors 
  • Unit 3: Understanding medical conditions for exercise referral
  • Unit 4: Applying the principles of nutrition and physical activity
  • Unit 5: Planning exercise referral programmes with patients 
  • Unit 6: Instructing exercise with referred patients 

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Multiple-choice exam.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment.

£575

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to educate and train individuals and/or groups in a specific occupational area.

  • The knowledge and skills required to enter the education sector.

  • The roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.

  • How to deliver education and training to individuals and/or groups in an environment/subject, in which they are technically competent.

  • How to understand and support the process of assessment

There are no specific entry requirements.

The qualification has been designed for:

  • Individuals aged 19 +.

  • Individuals considering a career in education and training.

  • Individuals who already have a role within education and training, who do not already hold an equivalent/ higher teaching qualification.

  • Individuals who are already working as an assessor who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.

  • Interactive E-Learning Platform
  • Course Resource Manual pack
  • Access To Our Student Support Team 
  • Career Guidance & Support

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to teach in the further education sector.

The learner must complete the mandatory unit listed below plus six credits from optional group B and three credits from optional group C.

Mandatory unit:

• Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.

For further information on the optional units please download the qualification guidance:

https://www.activeiq.co.uk/qualifications/level-3/active-iq-level-3-award-in-education-and-training/

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment.

£400

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN INSTRUCTING STUDIO CYCLING

The Level 2 award In Instructing Studio Cycling will allow students to be able to prepare, instruct, demonstrate, and evaluate a studio cycling exercise session, highlighting the benefits and safety aspects to be considered when designing a studio cycling programme.

With IGR Academy our expert tutors who specialise in group exercise still teach regular cycle classes will ensure you are fully confident to deliver safe, effective and motivating cycle sessions.

  • Qualify in 2 weeks at a minimum
  • Live webinar induction hosted by a experienced IGR tutor
  • Interactive E-learning Platform
  • Course portfolio 
  • Access to our student support team
  • Career Guidance & Support

INTRODUCTION 

This qualification is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the legal and professional requirements of a group cycling instructor. Learners are provided with an understanding of the key concepts of studio cycling and how technology can be used in studio cycling sessions. Learners are also provided with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, prepare and deliver safe and effective group studio cycling sessions. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

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 studio cycling is useful. 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE 

The learner must complete the one mandatory unit:

  • Unit 1: Planning and instructing studio cycling sessions

ASSESSMENT 

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment. 

£180

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN ASSESSING VOCATIONAL RELATED ACHIEVEMENT

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment.

How to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment.

This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
in environments other than the work environment (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

There are no specific entry requirements. However, learners must be 19+ and have occupational and technical competence in the area(s) that they wish to assess.

The learner must complete:

• Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment. 

• Unit 2: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

This qualification is assessed by:

  • Coursework.
  • Portfolio of evidence.
  • Practical demonstration/assignment.

£400

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING & LEVEL 3 AWARD IN ASSESSING VOCATIONAL RELATED ACHIEVEMENT.

Two courses combined for a discounted price. See individual courses for course introduction, entry requirements, qualification structure and assessment process. 

£650

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Frequently Asked Questions

As IGR are currently working on a roll on roll of basis you can start your course as soon as soon as you have paid for the course and completed the enrolment form

You will receive an interactive webinar induction which will give you a detailed understanding about how to start your course and give you a chance to ask any questions you have about the course

To become a personal trainer fitness is not essential but helps if you have prior experience of being in a gym/fitness environment but if its something you want to get into then let us know and we will be happy to assist you

In the course description we have outlined the time that courses can be completed in at a bare minimum but as you will be self studying the more work you get done without delays, the quicker you can receive certification 

There are many different training providers who offer similar courses, however IGR is a well established fitness brand in the west midlands who have years of experience in the fitness industry and are still fully active in it so we can provide learners with the right training and resources to ensure they get off to a flying start once qualified in their chosen subject

As learning is online anybody located at any location in the UK can sign up to a IGR course, however arrangements for practical assessments would have to be in place. This could be discussed with your tutor/assessor

CONTACT US

If you are interested in taking on a course but need further information, please feel free to use the form below to contact us.

EMAIL – academy@igetresultsfitness.com

PHONE – 01215171320