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Premier launches online PT business course P r e m i e r


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International has joined forces with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to create an online course focusing on the busi- ness aspects of personal training. Premier, which specialises


in providing high quality education for the health and fitness industry, is targeting the “running a successful PT business” course at graduates of Premier courses and indus- try professionals who are currently running or aspir- ing to run their own personal training business. Te UK course will explore subjects such as


Te course will teach students the business aspects of personal training The qualification is nationally accred-


VAT, cashflow and budgeting to provide par- ticipants with the “sound business knowledge” needed to run a personal training company. Debra Stuart, CEO of Premier Global, said:


“We know more and more people are keen to develop their knowledge, skills and exper- tise in running a successful PT business. Te new course offers graduates the core finan- cial knowledge to really control and grow their business.”


ited through Active IQ and fully recognised by employers and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). “With many graduates already committed


to client appointments and class instruction, this flexible online course offers the perfect learning solution,” Stuart added. “It allows learners to progressively advance


their individual careers and business, without impacting upon the client base and work that they already have.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=4f3H9


InstructAbility rolls out new programmes


InstructAbility, an award win- ning training programme providing fitness industry train- ing for people with disabilities, has announced a raft of new courses for 2014. Created by spinal cord injury


charity, Aspire and YMCAfit, the programme offers partici- pants the opportunity to gain a level 2 gym instructor qualifica- tion and gives them support to find a job in the fitness industry. The current programme –


custom-made in-house training


all-inclusive Apprenticeship programmes


apprentice Vacancy Matching Service


free recruitment support


discounts on staff training


InstructAbility courses will run across the south of England during 2014


open to any disabled people aged 16 and upwards – also includes a CYQ Level 3 Exercise & Disability module which qualifies fitness instructors to work with dis- abled clients. So far, successful graduates have involved


people with spinal cord injury, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, limb loss, depression and loss of function caused by stroke or brain injury. “We want to dispel the idea that you have to


be a 20-something with ripped muscles and who looks good in Lycra to work in the fitness


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industry,” says Hilary Farmiloe, InstructAbility national project manager. “By widening the demographic of the work-


force, we can widen the range of people who feel comfortable to come in and use the gym.” Students come from a range of backgrounds,


including those who have lost jobs due to their impairment, as well as injured service person- nel and those injured through sport or who are competing in para sport/ Paralympics. Details: http://lei.sr?a=c5m4Z


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