SUPPLIER & TRAINING Active IQ upskill qualification
A new qualification designed to upskill health and fitness industry professionals, and help them achieve practitioner status, has been launched by awarding organisation Active IQ. The Active IQ Award
in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) is now available at Levels 3 and 4 and is endorsed by the Institute for Learning. Mandatory units include the roles, r esp onsi bi li ties and relationships in lifelong learning; the use of inclusive learning and teaching approaches; and the principles of assessment. Three centres – ICON Training, UK Fast and
YBFIT Training – have been given the green light by Active IQ to deliver the Level 3 award. Active IQ executive director Suzy Gunn says: “The new qualifications are the
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Pulse onside with youth zone contract
Pulse is to supply charitable organisation OnSide North West with a range of equipment and supporting services to several of its youth facilities across the region. The facilities are designed to offer an
environment in which young people can interact and engage in a range of activities, from fitness to arts, as well as receiving health and wellbeing advice and enterprise opportunities. The Pulse contract, worth more than £250,000, involves four OnSide North West projects – in Carlisle, Manchester, Oldham and Blackburn.
The programmes are designed for staff looking to advance their careers
first step towards practitioner status and, as such, are invaluable for those wanting to progress their career. “Through working with training providers
like YBFIT and introducing new qualifications, we’re constantly providing up-to-date and industry-relevant qualifications that will help the next generation of fitness professionals.”
Premier Training to open five new venues LMI will offer its programmes directly to clubs
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced that it will open five new UK venues in the first half of the year as part of an ongoing expansion strategy for the provider. New training centres in Exeter and Sheffield
are scheduled to launch during the next couple of months, with three more sites in Teddington, Chigwell and Bath to open by the summer. The additional facilities will join the existing
PTI portfolio, which offer fitness professionals the chance to enhance existing skills, as well as helping those looking to change careers. All venues will operate a full range of Active
IQ-accredited health and fitness qualifications, which have been recognised by employers and the Register of Exercise Professionals.
Premier will open new training centres across the UK PTI global sales director Victoria Branch says:
“Expanding our portfolio of venues allows us to qualify thousands more exercise professionals. We work closely with key stakeholders to ensure our courses deliver the skills and expertise our students need to thrive.”
Les Mills takes control over distribution of UK classes
Les Mills International (LMI) is to be the exclusive distributor for Les Mills group fitness programmes in the UK after reaching a deal with Fitness Professionals (FitPro). The agreement will see LMI acquire
the division of FitPro which has been responsible for the distribution of Les Mills programmes in the UK. LMI will work alongside FitPro to ensure
a smooth handover, with the Les Mills UK office based at FitPro’s current offices until May before relocating to east London.
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