PFS TRAIN THE TRAINERS® IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

SPECIALIST & ADVANCED PROGRAMS
PFS TRAIN THE TRAINERS®
IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY
122 hours – Advanced Education & Practical Training

Price:
€3800

Instalment Price:
€650 x 6

Free for Selected ProFi Fitness School Graduates

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PFS TRAIN THE TRAINERS® IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY.

GLOBAL PERSONAL TRAINER

 

Advanced Education & Business Programme

Become a Fitness Educator. Build Your Own Education Business.

PFS Train the Trainers® in the Fitness Industry is an advanced international education programme designed for experienced fitness professionals who want to move beyond coaching clients and become educators, presenters, mentors and course providers.

This programme has been developed for professionals who wish to:

  • Teach within ProFi Fitness School

  • Deliver accredited fitness qualifications

  • Create and deliver their own courses and workshops

  • Develop CPD programmes and professional education events

  • Build a successful education-based fitness business from A to Z

  • Become recognised industry leaders and educators

This qualification goes far beyond traditional tutor training.

Participants learn how to design, structure, market, sell and legally deliver professional education programmes, workshops, webinars, online courses and CPD events — either under their own brand or within established education organisations.

The qualification is internationally recognised and aligned with EQF Level 5 professional standards.

Currently delivered exclusively in Ireland.

A Unique Opportunity for ProFi Fitness School Graduates

We are currently recruiting future tutors and educators for four training locations.

Successful candidates may have opportunities to teach internationally recognised and accredited programmes, including the following:

  • Gym Instructor

  • Fitness Classes Trainer

  • Personal Trainer

  • Advanced Health Specialist

  • Active Ageing Specialist

  • Recovery Specialist Programmes

  • CPD Courses

  • Staff Training Programmes

  • Corporate Education Projects

Free for Selected ProFi Fitness School Graduates

As part of our tutor development strategy, former ProFi Fitness School students may attend this programme free of charge.

To be considered, simply submit an expression of interest and tell us:

  • Which ProFi Fitness School qualification(s) you completed

  • Your current professional role

  • Why you would like to become a tutor

Sponsored Places Available

External applicants are welcome.

However, if your professional experience, specialist expertise or industry knowledge would bring significant value to ProFi Fitness School, we may offer a fully sponsored place following a successful interview process.

Who Is This Programme For?

  • ✔ Experienced Personal Trainers & Fitness Professionals
  • ✔ Educators, Mentors & Presenters
  • ✔ Fitness Managers & Team Leaders
  • ✔ Trainers who want to create CPD courses and workshops
  • ✔ Professionals planning to launch their own education platform
  • ✔ Coaches ready to move into teaching, leadership and mentoring roles
  • ✔ Specialists seeking additional income through education and course delivery

What You Will Learn

This programme combines education, business, psychology, communication, marketing, sales and legal knowledge specifically tailored to the fitness education industry.

Topics include:

Education & Teaching Skills

  • Adult learning principles

  • Teaching methodologies

  • Practical coaching delivery

  • Group management

  • Assessment techniques

  • Learner engagement

  • Feedback and evaluation systems

Course Creation & Development

  • Designing accredited programmes

  • Writing course manuals

  • Creating assessments

  • Building workshops and CPD events

  • Developing online learning systems

  • Educational quality assurance

Business Development

  • Building an education business

  • Pricing strategies

  • Financial planning

  • Creating multiple income streams

  • Scaling education services

  • Business growth strategies

Marketing & Sales

  • Brand development

  • Course marketing

  • Social media strategy

  • Client acquisition

  • Sales systems

  • Event promotion

Communication & Psychology

  • Public speaking

  • Presentation skills

  • Confidence building

  • Behaviour change principles

  • Managing different learner types

Legal & Professional Requirements

  • Education compliance

  • Professional standards

  • Insurance requirements

  • Certification procedures

  • Data protection and learner management

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates may progress into roles such as the following:

  • Fitness Tutor

  • Education Manager

  • Course Developer

  • CPD Provider

  • Staff Trainer

  • Lecturer

  • Education Consultant

  • Online Course Creator

  • Fitness Business Owner

Tutor Opportunities with ProFi Fitness School

Approved tutors may be offered opportunities to deliver programmes within the ProFi Fitness School network.

Tutor Rates

€35 – €60 per hour

Contracts operate on a subcontractor basis.

Each teaching assignment is discussed individually based on:

  • Qualifications

  • Teaching experience

  • Industry expertise

  • Programme level

  • Tutor responsibilities

Contact & Applications

Entry is by application and interview only.

Please send:

  • CV

  • Qualifications

  • Professional experience summary

  • Details of any ProFi Fitness School courses completed

ProFi Fitness General Manager

Michael Doocey

 

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the PFS Train the Trainers® in the Fitness Industry programme, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience working directly with clients

  • Recognised instructor, trainer or specialist qualification
    (Qualifications from any country are accepted.)

Eligible professional backgrounds include:

  • Fitness Instructors

  • Personal Trainers

  • Strength & Conditioning Coaches

  • Physiotherapists

  • Nutritionists / Dietitians

  • Mental Health & Behaviour Change Specialists

  • Other health- or movement-related professionals

Qualifications do not need to be obtained in Ireland.
International certifications are accepted, provided they meet professional standards.

This programme is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to move into education, leadership, and course delivery roles within the fitness and health industry.

Qualification Outcome

Successful graduates will receive the following:

PFS Train the Trainers® in the Fitness Industry

International Tutor & Education Business Qualification

EQF Level 5 | REPs Accredited

Recognising advanced competencies in:

  • Fitness Education

  • Course Development

  • Adult Learning

  • Assessment & Evaluation

  • Business Development

  • Professional Course Delivery

This programme prepares professionals not only to teach fitness but also to build a successful education business and become leaders within the fitness industry.

Teaching Assistant Development Programme

Recorded Online Theory

Access Anytime

Future instructors are required to complete all online theory modules before attending the practical teaching assistant days.

Day 1 | Introduction to Gym Training

Teaching Assistant Practice Session at the Training Venue

Teaching assistant responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the lead tutor during practical sessions
  • Assisting participants with exercise technique
  • Explaining selected training principles
  • Demonstrating basic exercises under supervision

Day 2 | Free Weights & Functional Equipment

Teaching Assistant Practice Session at the Training Venue

Teaching assistant responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with practical demonstrations
  • Supporting participants during coaching activities
  • Explaining equipment use and safety procedures
  • Providing supervised exercise feedback

Day 3 | PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1®

(Stretching | Foam Rolling | Fascia Training)
Teaching Assistant Practice Session at the Training Venue

Teaching assistant responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating recovery techniques
  • Assisting participants during practical workshops
  • Explaining selected recovery concepts
  • Supporting tutor-led practical activities

Day 4 | PFS 3 Postural Assessment in 1®

(Correction | Core Stability | Healthy Back)
Teaching Assistant Practice Session at the Training Venue

Teaching assistant responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with postural assessments
  • Supporting practical evaluations
  • Explaining corrective exercise concepts
  • Delivering selected educational components under supervision

Day 5 | PFS 3 Functional Courses in 1®

(Suspension Training | Resistance Bands | Fitball)
Teaching Assistant Practice Session at the Training Venue

Teaching assistant responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with exercise demonstrations
  • Supporting participant learning
  • Explaining selected functional training concepts
  • Leading short practical segments under tutor supervision.

Day 6 | Live Coaching, Evaluation & Graduation

Teaching Assistant Assessment Session at the Training Venue

During the final practical day, candidates will:

  • Assist in the delivery of live coaching sessions
  • Lead selected practical components independently
  • Demonstrate teaching, communication and coaching skills
  • Respond to participant questions
  • Support course delivery alongside the lead tutor

Successful completion confirms readiness to progress towards delivering Profi Fitness School education programmes as an approved Teaching Assistant and future Instructor.

Examination & Assessment

Theoretical Examination

Participants must:

  • design a short professional training course in their area of specialisation
  • prepare selected course materials
  • record parts of the educational content

Practical Examination

  • 48 hours of shadowing an active educator
  • 18 hours of assisted teaching, supported by a lead instructor

✅ All assessments are completed within ProFi Fitness School.
✅ No external placements or outside practical hours required

PFS Train the Trainers® is not just a course.
It is a complete transformation from trainer to educator, leader, and education entrepreneur.

Certification & Accreditation

✔ EQF Level 5 Qualification
✔ REPs Accredited Programme
✔ International recognition
✔ Preparation for cooperation with REPs Poland & EU partners

Career Opportunities

For top graduates, we offer:

  • Professional contracts
  • Opportunities to teach within ProFi Fitness School
  • Participation in future education projects & international expansion

 

 

 

Specialist & Advanced Programmes

CPD & Staff Training

EQF Level 5 | REPs Accredited

122 Hours – Advanced Education & Practical Training

Programme Fee

€3,800

Instalment Option

€650 x 6 Monthly Payments

 

Free for Selected ProFi Fitness School Graduates

As part of our tutor development strategy, former ProFi Fitness School students may attend this programme free of charge.

To be considered, simply submit an expression of interest and tell us:

  • Which ProFi Fitness School qualification(s) you completed

  • Your current professional role

  • Why you would like to become a tutor

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