Student Support Questions…Answered!
By, Victoria Clout, Discovery Learning Tutor
On a daily basis, myself and the student support interact with many of the students on Discovery Learning courses; we are always on hand to answer any questions about the courses, assessments, etc.
The main questions I get asked are:
- Will I be judged on my physical fitness?
- Will I be the only one there over 25?
- Will I be the only female for the PT course?
- Will I be the only man on the Exercise to Music (ETM) course?
The answer to all the above questions is no! Your level of physical fitness is not important; we are not expecting all our students to be elite athletes! But it does come down to your own preferences and where you see yourself working in the future. Shape and size doesn’t matter but remember Gym Instructing and Personal Training are physical jobs and you must be able to cope with the demands.
My personal example is my level of flexibility.  I can’t squat/deadlift due to tight gastrocnemius, the result of many years of swim training. The squat is incorporated into many other moves and is an excellent toning exercise. If I can’t do something, then I need to know how to explain and teach to a high standard. Although my demonstrations of a squat are not great, I do understand why clients find it hard. I have developed ways to overcome my weakness and maintain a professional demeanour.
The age range of students on our courses range from 16 to 65 years old; the range of courses are open to everyone. At Discovery Learning, we pride ourselves in being inclusive and having the relevant support systems in place for a wide demographic.
There are an equal number of males and females on all of the courses we offer at Discovery Learning. Â The Exercise to Music Instructor Level 2 course is the basis of so many choreographed courses that you get a wide range of students. As with Personal Training courses, the male to female ratio is equal.
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Our Student Support is open from 9 to 5 pm Monday to Friday, and on Monday and Wednesday we are available 9 to 7.30 pm to cater for all students who work or have other commitments.
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