Course Details and prices

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GB FITNESS/N.A.B.B.A. ADVANCED GYM INSTRUCTOR COURSE

£599 inc ....manual, tuition, exam, certificate and 1 years membership to NABBA

2 full weekends attendance for classroom/gym tuition. Plus a full day for a written theory examination followed by a practical assessment.


A comprehensive course that takes you up to a high standard of Instructor enabling you to fully assess a new client (including health screening, bodyfat analysis, blood pressure and heart rate), construct an individual program (based on personal history and goals and to incorporate stretching, resistance training with correct techniques and cardio-vascular conditioning as well as basic dietary advice). The knowledge of anatomy and physiology that is taught will back up the information you give out.

• Basic Anatomy & Physiology - covering circulatory, energy, skeletal and muscular systems.
• Principles and effects of training - on musculature, metabolism, blood pressure, resting heart rate etc.
• Use of free weights, resistance machines and cardio-vascular equipment - to include detailed instruction on lifting techniques and the muscles involved. Also included are warm up, mobility and workout stretch techniques.
• Construction of programs for muscle gain, fat-loss and general fitness (with general nutrition advice).
• Health and safety issues (including health and activity history of clients, body-fat testing, resting pulse rate, blood pressure etc. as well as spotting techniques and gym etiquette).

Assessment and subsequent certificate award will be by means of a practical assessment including client appraisal as well as demonstration of sound knowledge on exercise prescription and demonstration of technique. There will also be a written theory exam to verify underpinning knowledge on anatomy and physiology, exercise protocols and safety issues. We at GB Fitness feel the 'multiple-choice' system of testing is a poor reflection of the student's knowledge and does not lead to the best of communication between client and trainer. Our students can pride themselves on 'knowing' their topic and 'thinking' through issues to create the best result possible.

 

GB FITNESS/N.A.B.B.A. ADVANCED PERSONAL TRAINER COURSE

£799 inc ...manual, tuition, exam, certificate and 1 years membership to NABBA as well as valid First Aid Certificate

3 full weekends attendance for classroom/practical tuition. Plus a half day for a written theory examination.

(pre-requisite for this course is the  GB FITNESS/N.A.B.B.A. ADVANCED GYM INSTRUCTOR COURSE or equivalent).
Taking the industry to a new high level of expertise that ensures success in the industry as well the maximum quality of service for your clients. The course will cover First Aid (gaining you your H.S.E. Appointed Person certificate), sports injuries and prevention (taught by a leading therapist with years of experience of elite athletes), core stability issues and exercise, advanced training techniques for athletes and high level trainees (including advanced exercise techniques) and a more in-depth look at nutrition and supplementation.

• Anatomy & Physiology - including energy systems, immune system, endocrine system, central nervous sysyem, digestive system and advancement of muscular and skeletal function.
• Basic First Aid procedures - achieve your H.S.E. 3 year Appointed Person 1st Aid Cert. - (*outside tutor).
• Stretching techniques - static and assisted for pre/post workout and developmental stretching programs for progressive flexibility as well as dynamic stretching for athletes.
• Advanced resistance exercise design for various sporting disciplines. This includes circuit training, olympic lifting, speed and agility drills and plyometrics.
• Basic nutrition education - to enable the trainer to give sound basic advice on dietary guidelines to support training goals (e.g. fat loss, muscle gain etc) and supplementation.
• Advanced cardio-vascular protocols (to advance fitness levels, maximise fat burning, to aid in specific sports development etc). Includes 'TrainSmart' demonstration (world leaders in metabolic analysers for VO2 max and calorific substrate utilisation - *outside tutor).
• Postural assessment and issues that would arise from imbalances and faulty recruitment patterns.
• Core stability and functional exercise principles. Testing and correctional exercises. Includes Swiss ball training.
• Sports injury overview - prevention and rehabilitation  (*outside tutor).
• Ergogenic aids used in sport, including supplements and drugs. Blood analysis is introduced to assess issues that may need to be addressed.
• Motivational tools from the field of Neuro Linguistic Programming for clients to maximise their results through psychological well-being and easy-to-follow drills (*outside tutor).
• Issues around special populations including the elderly, injury rehabilitation, sports specific needs and more.

Assessment will be as for level 1 by means of a practical and full written theory examination. In addition the student will be asked to produce a 2,000-word assignment detailing a full training, flexibility and nutrition plan for a specific sport (selected by the tutor and to be handed in 2 weeks after the course examination date).

 

GB FITNESS DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH

£699 inc...manual, tuition, exam, certificate as well as consent by top Nutrition Supplement companies to gain access to Practitioner accounts (discounted products).

3 full weekends attendance for classroom/gym tuition. Plus a full day for a written theory examination followed by a practical assessment with a client.


This is a course specifically written to give quality and scientifically proven education on the extensive topic of nutrition and its effect on health. A great benefit to all students but especially those who practise complementary therapies or work as trainers.
This course is designed to encompass the complex anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the role of micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and macro nutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates), the importance of hydration, government guidelines and their potential faults, the role of exercise and how it effects dietary requirements, advice on specific health issues, vegetarian and vegan dietary issues, the topic of nutritional supplements, assessing health by means of body fat analysis, nutrient interactions and the dangers of drugs.

Topics covered include:

Topics covered include:

O      THE IMPORTANCE OF OPTIMUM NUTRITION
O      BODYTYPES AND HOW DIET AND EXERCISE EFFECTS INDIVIDUALS
O      DIGESTION AND THE ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS
O      THE ROLE OF MICRO NUTRIENTS WITHIN THE BODY
O      VITAMINS
O      MINERALS
O      PROTEIN
O      FATS
O     CHOLESTEROL - GOOD AND BAD
O      ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
O      CARBOHYDRATES
O      ENERGY SYSTEMS AND YOUR METABOLIC RATE
O      FIBRE
O      HYDRATION PRINCIPLES
O      THE "HEALTHY EATING" (?) FOOD PYRAMID
O      THE ROLE OF EXERCISE IN HEALTH
O      APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS
O      DRUGS AND SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS
O      WHY TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS?
O      INFORMATION ON NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
O      BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS METHODS
O      VEGETARIAN DIETS & FOOD COMBINING FOR "COMPLETE" PROTEIN
O      DIABETIC DIETARY ADVICE
O      HEALTH ISSUES AND NUTRITION INC. EATING DISORDERS ETC.
O      READING FOOD LABELS
O      FACTS AND FIGURES...AND PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER!

Assessment: A full written examination testing the complete range of your underpinning knowledge and also a supervised role-play of a client consultation scenario.

This course qualifies you to Practitioner account approval with many leading nutrition companies (Solgar, Savant, Reflex, Higher Nature, Natures Best, Body Science, Sportlab, Lamberts, Egg Nation, UK-Muscle, Inner Armour, Body Limits, Sci-Mentor and more). Also registration and Insurance can be gained through the British Complimentary Medicine Association and the Complimentary Medical Association ... both being very prestigious organisations that ensure quality assurance within our industry.

 

Courses are backed by various government establishments including Job Centres, Pertemps etc ... here is a team of happy students on the SRB6 scheme from Birmingham North West City Jobs:

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