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endorsement scheme for fi tness industry degrees
Higher education institutions are being urged to submit undergraduate courses in sports development, sport management, fitness, playwork and sports coaching for endorsement through a new national scheme launched by SkillsActive. T e new Higher Education Endorsement
Scheme has been developed following a consultation period and pilot scheme involving over 80 experts, including academics, employers and students. It’s the fi rst time the sports and fi tness sectors have partnered to off er industry endorsement to enhance the employability agenda for graduates hoping to work in the sectors.
A major new campaign inviting members of the public to pledge their support for the athletes taking part in the 2012 London Games is to launch nationwide in January 2012. Team GB and Paralympics
GB, working with official Games supplier Technogym, revealed the ‘Our Greatest Team’ initiative at this year’s Leisure Industry Week in Birmingham last month. Individuals will be invited
to make a pledge to improve their health and wellbeing in support of British Olympians and Paralympians, which will take a variety of forms – including physical activities. Meanwhile, the health and fi tness sector will
Scheme will encourage people to pledge to undertake physical activities
also be able to participate in the campaign, helping to establish a Pledge Community Hub network throughout the UK. Using Technogym’s online platform, it is hoped that
DLL has renewed its agreement with Keiser
david lloyd leisure extends deal with keiser
David Lloyd Leisure has extended its equipment procurement deal with Keiser UK for a further year. Paul Batty, head of procurement at
David Lloyd Leisure, says: “We were keen to continue working with Keiser because of the M3 Bike’s strong performance. “It helps us deliver high quality classes for
both our instructors and class participants, with excellent feedback.” T e deal will see David Lloyd Leisure
clubs become the fi rst in the UK to receive the newly updated M3 Indoor Cycle.
evoenergy launches free solar panel scheme
EvoEnergy has announced its new scheme to provide free solar panel systems to gyms and health clubs. With the high cost of powering these facilities, solar panels provide the opportunity to generate free renewable electricity. The company is able to install solar
panels on eligible roofs completely free of charge. EvoEnergy will also maintain the systems at no additional cost. T e scheme aims to encourage the uptake
of renewable energy projects and help health facilities to lower their carbon emissions.
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the campaign will connect people who have made individual pledges with participating facilities in a bid to create a Games legacy. Participating venues will be able to make use
of the Our Greatest Team branding and web tools, which includes use of the Olympic logo, and link the public to fi tness establishments.
premier unveils new level 4 qualifi cation
Health and fitness training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has announced the launch of its new Level 4 Exercise for Specialist Populations (ESP) Diploma. T e course, which was unveiled at this year’s Leisure Industry Week in Birmingham, is a nationally accredited QCF programme. Designed as a progression
from the Level 3 Certifi cate in Advanced Personal Training, it is hoped that the new course will reflect the industry’s closer links with the medical sector. Candidates will be required to have
T e course will off er a progression from the current Level 3 courses PTI chief executive offi cer Debra Stuart
completed a Level 3 qualification to be eligible for the new course, and will gain 20 REPs points for each of the qualifi cations taken within the diploma.
explains: “Expectations for fi tness industry professionals are at an all-time high and nowadays Level 3 qualifi cations oſt en aren’t enough to make graduates stand out from the crowd.”
pulse secures contract for isle of wight facilities
Pulse Fitness has secured a contract to equip three new fi tness clubs and provide support services for the Isle of Wight Council. T e contract – valued at around £450,000
– will see Pulse install its latest Fusion cardiovascular range that offers many
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entertainment and motivational features, along with a selection of the inclusive resistance equipment and SmartCentre soſt ware. T e three centres covered by the deal are
Medina Leisure Centre, Heights Leisure Centre and Westridge Squash and Tone.
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