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€210
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Are you ready to take your first step into the world of professional fitness training? Want to confidently coach clients in the gym, master proper technique, and understand how to adapt exercises for different needs?
This course is your essential foundation.
PFS GYM INSTRUCTOR® BASIC EXERCISES, CARDIO, MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY® is an intensive program combining both theory and hands-on practice. You'll learn not only how to perform exercises correctly, but also how to explain, modify, and correct them with real clients in real training scenarios.
This course offers a deep dive into the mechanics and application of key movement patterns. You’ll learn how to coach and perform essential exercises by understanding:
Push & Pull Movements
Isometric, Concentric & Eccentric Muscle Actions
Upper & Lower Body Training Integration
You’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills with:
Squats (various stances and depths)
Deadlifts (conventional, stiff-leg, Romanian)
Lunges (static, walking, reverse)
Leg Press, Hack Squat, Calf Raises
Hip Extensions, Abduction/Adduction
Push Exercises:
Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Overhead Press
Chest Flyes, Triceps Press & Kickbacks
Pull Exercises:
Lat Pulldown, Seated Row, Bent-Over Row
Biceps Curls (Standard, Hammer, Preacher)
Abdominal Crunches (traditional, oblique, reverse)
Planks and isometric holds
Core engagement drills using proprioceptive tools
Dynamic warm-up and active mobility drills
Static and dynamic stretching
Foam rolling and functional movement integration
This course is a must for personal trainers, fitness instructors, and strength training enthusiasts who want to build a safe and professional foundation. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to solidify your knowledge, this course gives you the tools to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective sessions.
✔️ Earn the Certified GYM INSTRUCTOR – Exercise Technique title
✔️ Gain confidence working with clients from their very first session
✔️ Learn how to analyze movement and choose the right exercises
✔️ Build the core knowledge required for advanced education (like PFS Personal Trainer)
Join the PFS GYM INSTRUCTOR® BASIC EXERCISES, CARDIO, MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY® course and become a confident, skilled, and knowledgeable gym instructor – ready to change lives through movement and education.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, you will:
Explanation of Warm up
Explanation of cool-down |
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're just starting your journey in the fitness industry or you're already coaching and want to level up — this course is for you.
Our Personal Trainer Certification is designed for anyone who’s passionate about movement, wellness, and helping others achieve their fitness goals. If you're ready to grow, learn, and make a real impact — you belong here.
This course is perfect for:
Open Access – No Barriers
No previous qualifications are required to enrol in this course.
Please bring the following items:
This course isn’t just about becoming a trainer — it’s about becoming a leader, a coach, and a trusted guide in someone’s journey toward a healthier life.
Start where you are. We’ll help you go further than you imagined.
Total Course Duration: 7 hours
Includes:
2 Coffee Breaks (15 minutes each)
1 Lunch Break (30 minutes)
Welcome and learning objectives
What it means to be a confident and competent Gym Instructor
Overview of movement types: push/pull, upper/lower, isometric/concentric/eccentric
Safety and communication essentials when working with clients
The human movement system: bones, joints, muscle actions
Muscle types and contractions (isometric, concentric, eccentric)
Introduction to kinetic chains, posture, and movement patterns
Understanding planes of motion in exercise
Coffee Break (15 min)
Squats: back, goblet, front (barbell vs bodyweight)
Deadlifts: conventional, Romanian, stiff-leg
Lunges: static, walking, reverse
Leg Press, Hack Squat, Calf Raises
Hip abduction/adduction, glute bridges
Focus: Movement cueing, grip types, form correction, progression/regression
Lunch Break (30 min)
Push Exercises:
Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Flyes, Triceps Extensions
Pull Exercises:
Lat Pulldown, Bent-Over Row, Seated Row, Biceps Curls
Focus: Spotting technique, form alignment, client assessment basics
Ab crunches, oblique crunches, reverse crunches
Core stability and proprioception drills (planks, holds, banded work)
Mobility flow for hips, shoulders, and spine
Foam rolling and flexibility basics
Coffee Break (15 min)
How to structure a warm-up: general vs specific
Movement prep with dynamic drills and cardio
Safe cooldown strategies: static stretching and breathing
Avoiding common exercise errors and overtraining
Practicing verbal cueing and client correction
Exercise selection based on client goals, injury history, age, or mobility
Small-group practical: coach and correct a mini circuit
Coaching feedback loop
Course recap & key takeaways
Final Q&A with practical clarifications
How to continue to Level 2 / PFS Personal Trainer®
Certification presentation: "Certified GYM INSTRUCTOR – Exercise Technique"
In order to obtain a Certificate of Completion, students must pass the final examination.
The exam will consist of:
Theory: 16 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Pass rate: 75% (i.e., 12 correct answers required)
Exam Details:
The exam takes place online and can be completed by the student at their own pace but must be completed within 72 hours from the end of the course.
The exam link allows for 1 attempt only. If the student does not pass, a repeat exam fee will be required to take the exam again.
Important Notes:
Be sure to carefully review all relevant information provided by your instructor during the course to prepare for the assessment.
The final exam must be completed within the given time frame, and failure to do so will result in the inability to obtain the certificate.
Certification – Your Next Step to Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion of our course, every participant who actively engages in the practical components will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, issued by PFS Education.
Each certificate is internationally recognised and comes with 4 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Points — a valuable asset for building your credibility in the fitness industry.
What You Get:
Certification will not be granted in the following cases:
Any misconduct or safety violations will be reported to the course supervisor or club manager for review and may result in dismissal from the course.
Become a globally recognised fitness professional.
Take pride in your certification — it proves your commitment, professionalism, and readiness to thrive in the fitness world.
To secure your place on the course, payment must be made at the time of registration.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no exceptions.
Payment Deadline: We allow 5 calendar days to receive your payment after registration. If we do not receive payment within this time frame, your spot will be given to someone else who has paid.
After 5 calendar days, if payment has not been received, you will need to re-register, subject to availability.
No Extension: The 5-day payment window cannot be extended.
If you registered for the Early Bird offer but payment was not received within 5 calendar days, you will be liable for the Normal price, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. No exceptions will be made.
If you register at either the normal price or the early bird price but we do not receive full payment before the course starts, you will be required to pay via instalments.
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Expiry: The offer expires once there are less than 28 calendar days until the course begins.
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