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Active IQ Level 3 ISRM Fitness Management Certificate

Study with Discovery Learning Fitness Instructor

This distance learning qualification is based around 240 learning hours. You will be fully supported during the learning process by one of our experienced tutors, and they will guide you throughout the course, and during the final assessment phase. The course is designed to be flexible and may take between 3 and 12 months depending upon your own personal circumstances and learning capabilities. This is the only available Fitness Management Qualification which appears on the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

Course content


This course provides an overview of how a health & fitness facility is managed from the design and technical considerations, operations and management, through to marketing and member retention.

The course comprises of three units:
  1. Unit 1: Client retention in Health & Fitness Facilities

Identify the processes for effective customer recruitment and retention and their importance in maximising income generation within health & fitness facilities.

Apply the principles of motivation theory to effective management of individuals and the teams

Evaluate procedures and systems to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources to achieve consistent service delivery

 

  1. Unit 2: Design and Technical Requirements of Health & Fitness Facilities

Explain the basic technical requirements associated with design, construction and operation of all areas of health and fitness facilities

Describe the various factors involved in the selection and maintenance of surfaces and equipment used in health & fitness facilities

Explain the general management responsibilities required under Health & Safety legislation including techniques of effective risk assessment

 

  1. Unit 3: Operations and Management of Health & Fitness Facilities

Evaluate the internal and external influences on the current and future market position of the U.K’s health and fitness sector

Apply effective marketing techniques to develop services and programming opportunities to niche markets

Explain the principles of financial management and their application to budget planning, preparation and performance

 

The Active IQ Level 3 ISRM Fitness Management Certificate course price includes:

  • Active IQ registration, assessment and qualification certificate
  • Unlimited online and telephone support
  • Course training manual and additional learning materials
  • VAT
  • 16 REP’s credits

Entry requirements:
Candidates should have 12 months industry experience or be currently working in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Ideally you will hold a relevant level 2 qualification. Writing and numeracy skills are also required for presentation of course work.
Minimum age is 18.

This course is for:

This course is perfect for Level 2 and Level 3 Instructors wanting to broaden their expertise within the health & fitness industry and take on management duties. It is also appropriate for current Duty Mangers or staff in managerial positions who want to deepen their knowledge of operations management and gain a formal qualification.

Course format:

  • 240 hours distance learning
  • Work based assignments/projects

Assessment:
Completion of three assignments approx. 2000 words each corresponding with each of the three units. The work must be submitted electronically in word processed format to the course tutor within the agreed deadline date.

Certification & Qualifications:
Active IQ ISRM Fitness Management Certificate

Progression routes:

This qualification will help prepare candidates for higher level courses, and in particular the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Sport & Recreation Management. It will also enable you to register for ISRM membership.

Call us on 0208 543 1017 for more information or to book onto this course.

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