Training in Different Environments

Ideal for personal trainers or gym instructors, this course introduces a variety of training methods that allow you to take invigorating sessions away from the confines of the gym and into the home or the great outdoors! It will provide you with a range of options for clients with a low level of skill or fitness and who are intimidated by, or don't have access to a gym. Includes an introduction to running work outs.

Learn to…

Identify the characteristics of the typical client group
Use small equipment and different environmental structures such as trees, stairs or benches
Teach a variety of walking classes in different environments for groups and on a one-to-one basis
Understand the characteristics of the typical client group (i.e. general populations/apparently healthy individuals)
Structure appropriate walking sessions that include warm ups/cool downs, timings, intensities, environments and relevant exercises

Pre-Requisites

Level 2 YMCA Gym or Studio Instructor or equivalent
At least 30 hours of teaching experience (recommended)

Format

3 days face to face learning (a mixture of theory and practical)

Assessment

Practical

Certification

CYQ Level 3 Training in Different Environment

REPs

Course price

Price: £320

Payment methods

You can pay for YMCAfit courses in the following ways:

Credit/debit card by telephone on 020 7343 1850 (option 1)
In person at our offices during the hours (9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 3pm on Friday)
Cheques or postal orders by post. Please make these payable to ‘YMCA Fitness Industry Training’
Purchase order/invoice
By fax on 020 7436 1278

Note: postal bookings can only be confirmed once we have received the payment and a completed application form, which is signed and dated. Please do not send cash through the post.

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