PFS PERSONAL TRAINER® with Gym Instructor and Nutrition

PERSONAL TRAINER & NUTRITION
PFS PERSONAL TRAINER®
with Gym Instructor and Nutrition
PFS Gym & PT with Nutrition

Early Bird Price:
€1590

Price:
€1790

Instalment Price:
€630 x 3

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The PFS Personal Trainer course now provides you with 3 Certificates:

PFS Personal Trainer, PFS Gym Instructor & PFS Nutrition Advisor

Students will gain a prestigious qualification, obtained in the most innovative fitness school in Ireland. In only 16 days (105 Hours course), become a Personal Trainer with the knowledge that will enable you to make a mark in the existing world of fitness. Book now - limited spaces so register and guarantee yourself an AMAZING future in the health & fitness industry.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The PFS PERSONAL TRAINER is the most comprehensive course on the Irish market. Our teaching programme is built on the foundation of the experience and research of our tutors, who have been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years. It is created to help health and fitness professionals deliver tailored programmes their future clients will require to live a healthy life style.

During the course not only, you will gather the knowledge that enables you to train people one to one, you will also learn many different training techniques and principles of assisting your clients with professionalism.

A personal trainer’s role includes designing, implementing and evaluating exercise/physical activity programmes for apparently healthy and low-risk adult populations by collecting and analysing client information to ensure the effectiveness and safety of personal exercise programmes. A personal trainer should also actively encourage potential clients/members to participate in and adhere to regular exercise/physical activity programmes, employing appropriate motivational strategies to achieve this.

PFS PERSONAL TRAINER®  and PFS FITNESS NUTRITION ADVISER® 2 in one provides you with the opportunity to become a highly qualified and experienced professional.

 In only 16 days (105 Hours course), become a Personal Trainer with the knowledge that will enable you to make a mark in the existing world of fitness. Book now - limited spaces so register and guarantee yourself a colourful future now!

Full Schedule Details in the "Duration Tab"

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The PFS PERSONAL TRAINER WITH NUTRITION is the most comprehensive course on the Irish market. Our teaching programme is built on the foundation of the experience and research of our tutors, who have been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years. It is created to help health and fitness professionals deliver tailored programmes their future clients will require to live a healthy life style.

During the course not only, you will gather the knowledge that enables you to train people one to one, you will also learn many different training techniques and principles of assisting your clients with professionalism.

A personal trainer’s role includes designing, implementing, and evaluating exercise/physical activity programmes for apparently healthy and low-risk adult populations by collecting and analysing client information to ensure the effectiveness and safety of personal exercise programmes. A personal trainer should also actively encourage potential clients/members to participate in and adhere to regular exercise/physical activity programmes, employing appropriate motivational strategies to achieve this.

The PFS FITNESS NUTRITION ADVISER® course will give our students a broad understanding of Nutrition.  The course will touch on crucial areas including nutrients and the digestive system, weight control, and management, diets for various populations.

This is a huge opportunity to expand on the services you offer as a trainer; by fully understanding these components you can advise your clients on how to achieve amazing results. This course will enable students to advise clients on their eating habits to make small adjustments to their body weight and composition. This course does not enable students to advise any clients that have any underlying medical conditions or obese clients; this advice must be given by a fully qualified Dietician.

If you want to have the full scope of knowledge to succeed as a Personal Trainer or if you have a keen interest in Nutrition the PFS Fitness Nutrition Advisor is an absolute must-have certification. 

 

FULL Schedule Details are in the "Duration Tab"

Our PFS PERSONAL TRAINER  or PFS PERSONAL TRAINER WITH NUTRITION is the hybrid course that is the web-based live online learning theory part and the portion of the practical part in the gym is traditional face-to-face instruction.

The course will commence Live Online days + 3 days Face to Face in the gym

Live Online courses are interactive, you can ask live questions, the instructor shows you the exercises and checks the technique of all students' exercises.

Live Online Course Benefits:

  • No traveling, doing the course from the comfort of your own home.
  • This is not pre-recorded content; you will interact LIVE on the day with your tutor.
  • Private chat with your tutor throughout the course, (Send any questions you have by private message or send to the group)
  • Face to Face interaction with all students and your tutor.
  • Much easier to take notes and follow slides while your tutor gives real-life practical examples of the subject.

Face to Face Practical Modules – Delivered in the Gym in four locations. 

  • Dublin 
  • Cork
  • Galway 
  • Limerick

PFS  Personal Trainer consists of:

The basic knowledge is necessary to progress with the course to become a Personal Trainer.

Our teaching program is built on the foundation of the experience and research of our tutors, who have been working in the fitness industry for more than 10 years.

It is created to help health and fitness professionals deliver basic programs and duties that their future employers will require to provide on a daily basis. 

The essential modules are necessary for a Personal Trainer Qualification. During the course not only will you gather the knowledge that enables you to train people one to one, but you will also learn much different training and motivational techniques and principles of a professional approach to your clients.

We all know that exercise can only account for half the battle. Without following sound dietary guidelines, clients will never achieve their full potential. Be that source of nutrition information they need to navigate a landscape of quick-fix solutions, poor food choices, and a multi-billion diet industry.

This will empower you to have the skills and knowledge of a complete and versatile Personal Trainer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you require additional information about any of the above courses, please navigate into each description individually. If you require to speak to an adviser, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team on (+353) 860723820 or email office@profi-fitness.ie

Do I need to hold any prior qualifications?

There are no previous qualifications required however a reasonable level of fitness and exposure to the industry are recommended.

Who should attend?

·         Those who love fitness, and want to make it their career

·         Those who want to help other people achieve their fitness goals and change lives

·         Those who are outgoing and eager to work hard and expand their own fitness knowledge

·         Those with a passion for group fitness and that want to jump on the industry's latest group training trends

·         Those that want to leap ahead of the competition when it comes to employment opportunities

  • Those who plan to progress into Personal Training

 

Please inform us during the registration process if you have any learning difficulties or disabilities so we can accommodate you appropriately.

The PFS Combo® Gym & PT with PFS Fitness Nutrition Adviser course is spread over 16 days (117 hours) + 40-60 self-study

Content of the course

Day 1  10.00 - 13.00      PFS FUNCTIONAL BIOMECHANICS® ANATOMY, POSTURAL & PHYSIOLOGY ONLINE LIVE part 1
13.30 - 16.30      PFS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION® ONLINE LIVE part 1
17.00 - 18.00      PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 1
Day 2 10.00 - 13.00      PFS FUNCTIONAL BIOMECHANICS® ANATOMY, POSTURAL & PHYSIOLOGY ONLINE LIVE part 2
13.30 - 16.30      PFS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION® ONLINE LIVE part 2
17.00 - 18.00      PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 2
Day 3 10.00 - 13.00      PFS FUNCTIONAL BIOMECHANICS® ANATOMY, POSTURAL & PHYSIOLOGY ONLINE LIVE part 3
13.30 - 16.30      PFS CARDIO FITNESS PROGRAMMING® THEORY ONLINE LIVE part 1
17.00 - 18.00      PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 3
Day 4 10.00 – 11.00      WEBINAR - DEVELOP MINDSET OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
11.00 – 16.30      PFS MINDSET & STRESS MANAGEMENT® ONLINE LIVE 
17.00 - 18.00       PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 4
Day 5 10.30 - 17.30      PFS BASIC EXERCISE TECHNIQUE® ONLINE LIVE
Day 6 10.00 - 11.30      WEBINAR - PFS PRE &  POST NATAL TRAINING
12.00 - 16.30      PFS MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY® ONLINE LIVE part 1
17.00 - 18.00      PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 5
Day 7 10.30 - 17.30      PFS SCALING WORKOUTS® IN THE GYM OR ONLINE
Day 8 10.00 - 13.00      PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® part 1 ONLINE LIVE
13.30 - 17.30      PFS PT MENTORSHIP & GROWTH STRATEGY® ONLINE LIVE
Day 9 10.00 - 14.30      PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® part 2 ONLINE LIVE
15.00 - 16.30      WEBINAR-  myover40 ® INTRODUCTION STARTUP BUSINESS
17.00 - 18.00       PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 6
Day 10 10.00 – 13.30    PFS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT®  part 1 ONLINE LIVE
14.00 - 15.30      WEBINAR- PFS FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
16.00 – 18.00     PFS CLIENT MANAGEMENT® Assessment ONLINE LIVE 
Day 11 10.30 - 13.45      PFS CARDIO FITNESS PROGRAMMING® IN THE GYM
14.15 - 17.30      PFS MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY® IN THE GYM
Day 12 10.00 – 14.00      PFS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT® part 2 ONLINE LIVE
14.30 – 18.00      PFS FITNESS PROGRAM DESIGN®  part 1 ONLINE LIVE 
Day 13 10.00 – 13.00      PFS NUTRITION FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS® part 1 ONLINE LIVE
13.30 - 17.30      PFS FITNESS PROGRAM DESIGN® part 2 ONLINE LIVE
17.00 - 18.00      PFS LIFE COACH CERTIFICATION®  PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ONLINE LIVE part 7
Day 14 10.00 – 14.00      PFS NUTRITION FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS® part 2 ONLINE LIVE
14.30 - 18.00      PFS FITNESS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION® part 1 ONLINE LIVE
Day 15 PFS EXAM ONLINE 
Day 16 10.30     PFS FITNESS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION® part 2 IN THE GYM EXAM

 

Additional self-study hours: 40- 60 hours* the time burden can vary depending on individual ability and dedication.

"Our brightest students are being recommended by us to eager employers, so prepare to impress us."

The Personal Trainer (EQF level 4) Diploma examination will take place on the last day of the course, as specified in the course schedule below.

The Personal Trainer (EQF level 4) Diploma interim examination consists of:

  1. Interim practical and theoretical assessments are scored and the score goes towards the final examination. If not passed, the mini-assessments have to be repeated. The details of these assessments will be given at each appropriate phase of the course.

The Personal Trainer (EQF level 4) Diploma final day examination consists of:

  1. Theory: The PFS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY exam consists of 72 multiple-choice questions. For more information about the Anatomy & Physiology exam please follow the link provided.

  2. Theory: The Personal Trainer principles of practice exam consists of 7multiple-choice questions. Please follow the link to take a short 5 question mock exam: PFS Personal Trainer Sample Questions.

  3. Practical:  Training programme - and 1 to 1 with the teacher, where the student explains: client introduction, warm-up, a summary of executing 9 equipment exercises in a correct and safe manner, cool down, stretching 

Optional PFS Nutrition

The PFS NUTRITION ADVISER examination is designed to help understand all the information contained in the course and it consists of:

We assess our students using an end-of-term multiple-choice questionnaire consisting of 64 questions, after the completion of real-life case studies and a practical class using body-fat calipers.

Students are given impromptu pop tests throughout the course to flag any areas of difficulty so every student gets all the help and support they need to successfully complete this course.

Please check our Terms and Conditions for the examination procedures and repeats.

 

Practical Personal Trainer Exam:  

Practical Exam Format:

Warm-Up (5 Mins)

  • Proper Activity Selection and Correct Range Of Movement Demonstration
  • Mobility of The Joints
  • Appropriate Intensity
  • Conditioning Exercises
  • Active Stretching Exercises
  • Teaching Points
  • Correction of Errors 

Present & Teach 6 Exercises (10 Mins)

  • Your External Assessor will mention which exercises to demonstrate for your clients.

 

Present 2 Methods for 1 Exercise Using:  (2 Mins)

  • Pyramid Training
  • Isometric Training
  • Super Series Method
  • German Volume Training
  • Method of Cheated Reps

 

Alternative Exercises from The Booklet (5 Mins)

       Four exercises from the blow list will be chosen by your external examiner

  • Shoulder Press
  • Leg Press
  • Triceps Kickback
  • Squat
  • Plank
  • Lat Pull Down
  • Chest Cable
  • Lunge
  • Press up

Cardio(5 Mins)

Can be used after your warm-up or towards the end of your test.

You can use 1 of the following machines:

  • Bicycle     
  • Treadmill  
  • Rower      
  • Cross trainer

        You will be assessed on:

  • Machine set up and proper demonstration
  • Correction of errors
  • Increasing Intensity
  • Fartlek training/interval training

Static Stretching (3 Mins)

      Demonstrate Static Stretching for:

  • Quads
  • Hamstrings
  • Back
  • Chest
  • Arms

 The exercises can only be chosen from the ones covered in the Gym Instruction and Personal Trainer manual.

  1. Practical: 1 to 1 with the teacher, where the student explains: client introduction, warm up, a summary of executing 9 equipment exercises in a correct and safe manner, cool down, stretching 

  "Our brightest students are being recommended by us to eager employers, so prepare to impress us."

Internationally recognised and REPs accredited. Become a gym trainer and exercise specialist, free weights, and bodyweight training.

Main Qualification obtained: Gym Instructor (EQF level 3|NQF level 4) | Ireland completed referencing the Irish NFQ to the EQF in 2009.

Main Qualification obtained: Personal Trainer (EQF level 4|NQF level 5) | Ireland completed referencing the Irish NFQ to the EQF in 2009.

OPTIONAL Main Qualification obtained: PFS Fitness Nutrition Adviser® (EQF level 3|NQF level 4)

Examination: Required - Information available on the EXAM tab found above.

Study Mode: Theory in class, Practice in the gym, and mandatory Self-study.

You will receive three main certificates (PFS Gym instructor, PFS Personal Trainer, and PFS Fitness Nutrition Adviser ) and

 additional CPD certificates.

 

Additional information

If you require additional information about any of the above courses, please navigate through each description individually. If you require to speak to an adviser, please do not hesitate to contact us on (+353) 860723820 or email office@profi-fitness.ie

 

Accreditation

Verification service: CYQ - Central YMCA Qualifications

This course is accredited by REPs Ireland and EREPs recognised worldwide through ICREPs.

All PFS qualifications meet industry standards that have been developed and published by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA).

REPs Ireland ensures that all standards used are mapped to and meet all appropriate International standards where possible, to ensure all REPs Ireland members benefit from recognition of their status from other National REPs.

Payment rules 

  • We operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with no exceptions.
  • To secure your place on the course the payment should be made upon registration.
  • We allow 5 calendar days to receive payment before your place is given to another person that has paid.
  • After 5 calendar days have passed, and we haven't received any payment, you will need to register again if places are still available.
  • There is no possibility to extend the 5 calendar day period. Registrations are not accepted if you have already registered and the initial 5 days have not elapsed.
  • If we have received a late Early Bird payment (i.e. you registered for Early Bird but we haven't received a payment within 5 calendar days) you will be switched to the Regular Price as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. No exceptions will be made.
  • If you have signed up at the Regular Price or Early Bird price and we haven't received the full amount from you before the start of the course, then you will be subject to Instalment payments.

 

Payment options 

Early Bird

This offer is only available on selected courses, dates or locations.

When displayed, the offer expires  28 calendar days before the start of the course.

If you do see this offer we advise you to take action and get this great course at a special price!

Regular Price

Payment must be made in full and received by us before the course starts. Please take into account that bank transfers may take time and we operate on a first come first serve basis with no exceptions as outlined in PAYMENT RULES.

 

Payment methods

Once you register, you will be guided through the payment process.

  • Bank transfer
  • Paypal
  • Credit/Debit Card
  • Cash payments are not accepted

 

If you encounter any issues with payment and you have read our FAQ page, please reach out via the Contact section.

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