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£595 Full Price or Payment Plan (includes non-refundable deposit) This Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing has been designed for candidates who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to work and/or seek employment as a gym instructor. Candidates will be equipped with the skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients. The qualification will be delivered online with the use of online lectures and online learning resources. The practical assessments will be delivered at one of our locations. Each online course has a location assigned to it. Other practical assessment options are available including a video assessment, changing to an alternative practical assessment date and location, and paying for a private practical assessment. Please contact the office for more information all options on info@ftscotland.org or 07881 362 208. Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam. Guided Learning Hours: 40                                                                                          Total qualification Hours: 230                                                                                  (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Payment options: Full Price: £595 (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan: £200 non-refundable deposit then 2 payments of £222.50 (total £645) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Full Price Alternatively Make a Booking Enquiry
£595
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ONLINE Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

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£1195.00 Full Price or Payment Plan (includes non-refundable deposit) (no other offers can be used in conjunction with this competitive price)  The aim of this qualification is to develop candidates with existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction who would like to pursue a career in personal training. The qualification will be delivered live online over six days (3 consecutive weekends) with the use of online lectures, and learning resources. It is only the practical assessment that will be required to be held at one of our facilities face to face. Once the candidate is qualified, they will be able to train clients on a one-to-one basis and in small groups using advanced training methods and creating programs specific to the client's needs. This qualification also includes business skills which is an important part of starting a new career as a Personal Trainer. Other practical assessment options are available including a video assessment, changing to an alternative practical assessment date and location, and paying for a private practical assessment. Please contact the office for more information all options on info@ftscotland.org or 07881 362 208. Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam. Guided Learning Hours: 152                                                                                         Total qualification Hours: 430                                                                               (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Please note if you hold a Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise, and Health qualification, it can only be used towards the Nutrition theory and cannot exempt you from the case study. Payment options: Full Price: £1195.00 (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan Options: £195 non-refundable deposit, Then 5 payments of £240 per month (total £1,395) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Full Price Alternatively Make a Booking Enquiry
£1195
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ONLINE Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

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‘The Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructor and Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training package combines both qualifications you need to work successfully as a qualified Personal Trainer. Completing both courses will enable you to induct clients safely and effectively onto gym equipment and plan and devise programs using advanced training methods. Other practical assessment options are available including a video assessment, changing to an alternative practical assessment date and location, and paying for a private practical assessment. Please contact the office for more information all options on info@ftscotland.org or 07881 362 208. Due to an element of the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam.’ Price: Online Gym and Online PT - £1,640, payment plan £340 deposit, then 5 instalments of £293 (total £1,805) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Full Price Alternatively Make a Booking Enquiry It is mandatory that you attend the level 2 course before the level 3, and all course dates are mandatory.
£1640
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Build Your Own Online Gym and Online Personal Training Package

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The Sports Massage Therapy Package combines all the qualifications you need to work successfully as a sports massage therapist, including both the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy and the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. This qualification package will provide the student with the knowledge skills and abilities for advanced client assessments, enhanced massage practice and more detailed post massage advice. Payment options: Non-refundable deposit: £500 Full Price: £3,000 (includes £500 non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan: £500 non-refundable deposit with 5 monthly installments of £560 (total £3,300) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price It is mandatory that you attend the level 3 course before the level 4
£3,000
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Active IQ Level 3 & Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Package

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The aim of the Active IQ L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is to provide the learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to be recognised as a qualified sports massage therapist. The qualification will provide learners with both the skills and knowledge to be able to apply sports massage therapy to a range of clients who have dysfunctional tissue who have no acute/post-acute injuries or underlying pathological conditions. Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Payment options: All course bookings include a £300 non-refundable deposit Full Price: £1500 (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan Options: £300 non-refundable deposit, Then 5 payments of £270 per month (total £1,650) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£1500
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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

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The Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy provides learners with the opportunity to develop their skills base and competencies further, allowing them to treat and/or seek to correct common patterns of dysfunction and pre-diagnosed injuries. The qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to pursue or further a career in sports massage, providing sports massage therapy to a wide range of clients, inclusive, but not limited to, sports performers, athletes, and individuals with pre-diagnosed injuries. Applications for all courses close at 12 p.m. on the Monday before the course commences unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Payment options: All course bookings include a £300 non-refundable deposit Full Price: £1600 (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan: £300 non-refundable deposit, 5 monthly payments of £292 (total £,1760) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£1600
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Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

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£300 Full Price (includes non-refundable deposit) The purpose of this qualification is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to programme safe and effective exercise for both pre and postnatal clients, taking into account the physiological and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy and the key health and safety considerations for pre and postnatal clients taking part in physical activity. The qualification will be delivered online, there is an element of home study and a portfolio of evidence required as part of the assessment criteria. Guided Learning Hours: 12                                                                                         Total qualification Hours: 30                                                                                (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam. Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Payment Option: Full Price: £300 (includes non-refundable deposit) Select Payment Option: Pay Full Price Alternatively Make a Booking Enquiry
£300
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ONLINE Active IQ Level 3 Award in supporting Pre and Post-natal clients with exercise and nutrition

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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. Other assessment options are available. Please contact the office for more information on info@ftscotland.org or 07881 362 208. Due to the course being delivered via Zoom, we ask all learners have a good stable internet connection, and use of a PC, Laptop or Tablet with webcam. Guided Learning Hours: 150                                                                                         Total qualification Hours: 240                                                                               (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. £495 Full price or payment plan (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Options: Full Price: £495 (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan: £195.00 non-refundable deposit then 2 payments of £175 (total £545) Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£495
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ONLINE Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

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The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork is to provide learners with a professional level of skills and knowledge to enable them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective Pilates classes. Guided Learning Hours: 150                                                                                        Total qualification Hours: 300                                                                               (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this. Payment options: All course bookings include a £300 non-refundable deposit Full Price: £1695  (includes non-refundable deposit) Payment Plan Option: £300 non-refundable deposit, Then 5 payments of £313 per month (total £1,865) Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£1695
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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

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£130 At Shifting Diabetes, which holds a CIMSPA Training Provider Partnership, empowers fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals living with diabetes through evidence-based online training. Founded by Phil Calvert, PhD(C), a leading authority in Diabetes and Physical Activity Education, Shifting Diabetes bridge the gap between exercise science and diabetes management, ensuring professionals become trusted allies in health and well-being. Our programme is endorsed by CIMSPA and ActiveIQ and caters not only to individual learners but also to organisations within the leisure trust sector, equipping them with the tools to implement effective diabetes-focused initiatives. By fostering a deeper understanding of diabetes management, we enable professionals and businesses alike to create inclusive, impactful, and sustainable health solutions. Use must use code 'FTS26' on booking.
£130
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Shifting Diabetes – An awareness of working with diabetic members

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The Level 4 Strength and Conditioning (S&C) qualification has been designed for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, with the ambition of providing high-quality S&C support to athletes of all abilities. This includes Level 3 Personal Trainers, Advanced Level 3 Gym Instructors and Coaches engaged with the BWL education pathway i.e. coaches who have completed the BWL Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Power alongside relevant experience and/or industry related qualifications (e.g. degree in related field, armed forces PT qualifications, advanced anatomy and physiology etc..). British Weight Lifting’s aim in developing this course was to highlight the skills and knowledge required to be an effective strength and conditioning coach and as a result, provide a syllabus of learning for aspiring coaches. We believe the information in this course can help provide the foundations for effective coaching in the strength and conditioning industry. Payment options: Standard Price: £1295 BWL Member Price: £1230.25 Payment Plan: Standard Price: £695 non-refundable deposit. Then 7 instalments of £85.71 BWL Member Price: £695 non-refundable deposit. Then 7 instalments of £76.46 Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£1295
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Level 4 Diploma in British Weight Liftings’ Coaching Strength and Conditioning

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The Level 2 Award in Coaching Strength Training is an entry level course. If you have at least one years’ experience participating in strength-based activities and you would like to develop your knowledge to become a Strength Coach this course will enable you to start coaching. This course is also for you if you are already working as a Trainer or Instructor within the fitness industry and would like to add Strength Coaching to your CV. Payment options: Standard Price: £350 Member Price: £333 Payment Plan: Standard Price: £200 non-refundable deposit. Then 4 instalments of £37.50 Member Price: £200 non-refundable deposit. Then 4 instalments of £33.25 Select Payment Option: Payment Plan Pay Deposit or Full Price
£350
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Level 2 Award in Coaching Strength Training

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£375 (non-refundable payment) This is an entry level course for aspiring coaches in weightlifting. It is aimed at anyone aged 16 or over, who is new to coaching but has some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
£375
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Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting

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£450.00 non-refundable payment The online Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting is designed for coaches who currently deliver and work with small groups of athletes under supervision from a more qualified coach. This course will provide learners with the information they need to progress to becoming a fully qualified coach, including assisting athletes at national competitions as their qualified coach – once a BWL Coach Licence has been applied for. We have updated our Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting to include the latest technical updates from BWL. We have also added lots of new content specific to this online course to help you achieve this qualification.  You can complete this from the comfort of your home so that when you are able to enter your club again you will be a fully qualified Coach. As there is no face to face delivery element to this course, you are able to take advantage of a cheaper price for the online version of this course.
£450
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ONLINE British Weightlifting Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting

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£295 Full Price (non-refundable payment) 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. Guided Learning Hours: 14                                                                                         Total qualification Hours: 25                                                                                (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this. Student rate is available on this course, please email info@ftscotland.org for more information on this.
£295
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Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling

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£775 (non-refundable payment) The level 1 and Level 2 British Weightlifting package combines both qualifications you need to work successfully as a qualified coach. By completing both courses this will enable you to introduce the basic moves of the snatch, clean and jerk. This will also enable you to independently create, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive Weightlifting coaching sessions to groups of beginner and intermediate level weightlifters. Parts of the course are made up of practical activities allowing coaches the opportunity to experience delivering and participating within coaching sessions. It is mandatory that you attend the level 1 course before the level 2 Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
£775
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British Weightlifting Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Weightlifting Package

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The online Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting is designed for those who are new to coaching, but who have some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. Learners will cover an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching weightlifting to adults and children. You will be helped to understand how to effectively assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, as well as how to design and plan training sessions. This Online Course includes: 6 great pieces of bonus content BWL Members £333.00 non-refundable payment Non-BWL Members £350.00 non-refundable payment
£350
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ONLINE British Weightlifting Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting

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£325 Full price (includes non-refundable payment) This qualification will enable learners to develop their knowledge of healthy eating to analyse their client’s nutritional habits and to be able to offer healthy eating advice linked to their clients’ exercise and lifestyle goals. Guided Learning Hours: 24                                                                                          Total qualification Hours: 70                                                                                (Preparation, Home study, Course Attendance, and Assessments) Payment Options:  Full Price: £325 (includes non-refundable payment) Payment Plan: £200.00 non-refundable deposit then 2 payments of £79.00 (total £358)  
£325
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ONLINE Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health

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£500 (non-refundable payment) Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
£500
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British Weightlifting Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting

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