Price:
€1690
Instalment Price:
€358 x 5
Price:
€890
Instalment Price:
€330 x 3
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package is a comprehensive education pathway for people who want to work professionally in gyms, fitness clubs, leisure centres and group exercise studios.
The package combines the complete gym instructor qualification with five practical group fitness specialisations:
PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1®, already included within the gym instructor programme
Four additional CPD courses of your choice
The course gives you the essential theoretical knowledge, gym-based practical skills and group instruction experience needed to develop into a confident and versatile group fitness instructor.
Pay once – come back as many times as you want. You can repeat the practical days and CPD courses of this package as many times as you like, at no extra cost – to refresh your skills, gain more practice or build confidence.
Every participant starts with the full PFS Gym Instructor® Training Programme:
The Gym Instructor programme gives you the foundation to understand exercise, movement, safety and effective coaching before you move on to leading group classes.
The PFS 3-in-1 Recovery Course® programme is already included in the Gym Instructor course.
It covers:
Stretching
Foam Rolling
Fascia Training
This course is your first included group fitness and recovery specialisation.
In addition to the complete gym instructor programme and the included recovery course, you can select four additional CPD courses from the options available below.
This allows you to build an education pathway that reflects your interests, preferred class formats and future career goals.
Deep and Shallow Water Training
Learn how to plan and deliver safe and effective water-based exercise sessions in both shallow and deep water.
This course develops skills in:
Water-based movement
Class structure and planning
Exercise adaptation
Cardio and muscular conditioning
Participant safety
Shallow-water and deep-water instruction
Aqua Aerobics is an excellent specialisation for instructors who want to work in leisure centres, swimming facilities, health clubs and active-ageing programmes.
Group Training
Learn how to plan and lead motivating indoor cycling classes for different fitness levels.
Topics include:
Bike setup and participant safety
Cycling positions and techniques
Cadence and resistance
Class structure
Music and coaching
Interval and endurance formats
Exercise regressions and progressions
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Three times per year in each location
Suspension Training | Resistance Band | Fitball
Develop practical skills using three of the most versatile forms of functional training equipment.
The programme includes:
Suspension training
Resistance-band training
Fitball training
Exercise setup and equipment safety
Full-body exercise selection
Core stability
Balance and coordination
Regressions and progressions
Individual and group session planning
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Four times per year in each location
Group Training
Learn how to safely introduce kettlebell exercises into individual and group training.
Topics include:
Kettlebell safety and handling
Foundational kettlebell exercises
Strength and conditioning
Movement technique
Class planning
Coaching and correction
Regressions and progressions
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Group Training
Learn how to create high-energy fitness boxing sessions without contact fighting or competitive sparring.
Topics include:
Boxing stance and movement
Basic punches and combinations
Fitness-based pad and equipment work
Cardio conditioning
Coordination
Class structure
Participant safety
Coaching and motivation
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Develop a practical understanding of fascia-focused movement and how it can support mobility, movement quality and recovery.
Topics include:
Fascia training fundamentals
Multi-directional movement
Elastic and flowing movement
Mobility
Body awareness
Recovery-focused class planning
Safe exercise progressions
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Group Training | Equipment and Staff Training
Learn how to use resistance bands safely and effectively in individual sessions, group classes and staff training.
Topics include:
Equipment setup and safety
Full-body resistance exercises
Strength and muscular endurance
Mobility and activation
Exercise regressions and progressions
Group class planning
Equipment care and storage
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Learn how to plan and deliver Barre-inspired fitness classes combining posture, balance, mobility, muscular endurance and controlled movement.
Topics include:
Barre class structure
Lower-body conditioning
Posture and alignment
Balance and stability
Core training
Upper-body integration
Exercise adaptation
Music and class flow
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Group Training | Staff Training
Learn how to plan safe, accessible movement sessions supporting posture, mobility, core control and healthy movement habits.
Topics include:
Posture and movement awareness
Spinal mobility
Core stability
Functional movement
Exercise regressions and progressions
Safe class planning
Professional scope and boundaries
Delivery: Hybrid
Planned frequency: Twice per year in each location
Group Training | Staff Training
Learn how to plan and deliver safe, engaging fitness sessions in outdoor environments.
Topics include:
Outdoor session planning
Environmental and equipment safety
Bodyweight exercise
Cardio conditioning
Functional circuits
Group management
Weather-related adaptations
Exercise regressions and progressions
Availability: From 2027
Season: Summer only
Planned frequency: Once per year in each location
Group Training | Staff Training
Develop specialist skills in the safe and effective use of suspension equipment.
Topics include:
Equipment setup and safety checks
Body position and resistance adjustment
Upper- and lower-body exercises
Core stability
Balance and coordination
Regressions and progressions
Group class planning
Availability: From 2027
Planned frequency: Three times per year in each location
Online Course with Recorded Classes
The PFS myover40® programme has been designed for people who want to deliver safe, practical and motivating fitness sessions for adults aged 40 and over.
The programme includes:
12 recorded classes
Each class is approximately one hour.
Mobility and flexibility
Strength and functional fitness
Balance and coordination
Posture and movement quality
Exercise adaptations
Ready-to-use class ideas
Course equipment included
Delivery: Fully online with recorded learning materials
Your group fitness instructor pathway includes the following:
Complete the required online theory.
Pass the Functional Anatomy & Physiology theory examination.
Pass the gym instructor's professional knowledge theory examination.
Participate in the complete gym instructor practical programme.
Complete the included PFS 3 recovery courses in one.
Select and complete four additional approved CPD courses.
Complete the required qualification and certification process.
By completing the included recovery programme and four additional CPD courses, you will develop experience across five group fitness and specialist class formats.
Not every instructor wants to teach the same type of class.
Some people are interested in high-energy training such as indoor cycling, fitness boxing or kettlebells. Others prefer aqua aerobics, healthy spine, barre, recovery, mobility or programmes for adults over 40.
This package allows you to create a professional pathway based on:
Your interests
The people you want to work with
The facilities available in your area
The classes requested by employers
Your preferred coaching style
Your long-term career goals
Our team can help you select the four additional CPD courses that best support your individual career plan.
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package is ideal for:
Complete beginners entering the fitness industry
Gym instructors who want to expand their skills
Future Personal Trainers
Fitness enthusiasts who want to lead group classes
Gym and leisure centre employees
Instructors who want to increase their employment opportunities
People interested in teaching several different class formats
Clubs that want to develop versatile members of staff
Anyone who wants a structured pathway from beginner to professional instructor
By completing the pathway, you will learn how to:
Plan safe and structured group fitness sessions
Lead effective warm-ups and cool-downs
Demonstrate exercises clearly
Use professional coaching and communication skills
Manage participants with different fitness levels
Provide appropriate regressions and progressions
Observe exercise technique and offer corrections
Use music, timing and class structure where appropriate
Work with different types of fitness equipment
Create a positive and motivating group environment
Understand professional safety and scope-of-practice boundaries
Deliver several different group fitness class formats
Fitness clubs and leisure centres need instructors who can work flexibly and deliver more than one type of class.
Completing five group fitness specialisations can help you:
Apply for a wider range of fitness roles
Teach different class formats
Provide cover for other instructors
Work with a broader range of participants
Add more classes to your weekly schedule.
Support the changing needs of a fitness facility
Continue progressing towards personal trainer and advanced qualifications.
The more safely and professionally you can deliver, the more valuable you can become to a gym, fitness club or leisure centre.
Teaching a class takes one hour – but each of our CPD courses takes 8 hours on one specialisation, so that when you finish it you can start delivering that type of class straight away.
The package combines online education, hybrid courses and practical face-to-face training.
Online learning materials are activated according to the requirements of each selected course. Where lifetime access is included, you can return to the materials whenever you need to refresh your knowledge and access future updates.
Practical dates and locations are published in the current course schedule.
Course frequency may vary according to location, venue availability, minimum participant numbers and annual scheduling. Always check the website calendar for confirmed course dates.
Do I need any experience to become a Group Fitness Instructor?
No. The package starts with the complete Gym Instructor programme, so you can begin as a complete beginner.
How many CPD courses do I need?
Five group fitness specialisations in total: PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1® (included in the Gym Instructor programme) plus four CPD courses of your choice.
How long do I have to complete the CPD courses?
The whole 2027 calendar year, at any ProFi location and date that suits you.
Can I repeat a course?
Yes. You pay once and can come back as many times as you want, at no extra cost.
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package gives you more than one certificate or one type of class.
It provides a structured professional pathway:
Anatomy & Physiology → Gym Instructor → Recovery Training → Four Additional CPD Specialisations → Group Fitness Instructor
Start with the foundations. Develop practical teaching skills. Choose the specialisations that suit your future.
Become the instructor who can offer more—with ProFi Fitness School.
No previous fitness qualifications, professional experience or teaching background are required to enrol in the PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package.
The programme has been designed to guide you step by step—from essential anatomy, exercise knowledge and gym instructor foundations to practical group fitness specialisations.
All you need is:
Motivation to learn
An interest in fitness, health and movement
A willingness to participate in practical training
A commitment to completing the required theory and CPD courses
You do not need to be an advanced athlete or an experienced gym user. Exercises can be adapted to different fitness levels through appropriate regressions and progressions.
This programme is particularly valuable for people who want to:
Begin their first professional career in fitness
Apply for employment in a gym or fitness club
Work in a leisure centre or health club
Teach group exercise classes
Deliver classes for a gym, studio or community organisation
Work independently as a freelance group fitness instructor
Create and promote their own group fitness classes
Provide cover for different class formats
Increase their employment opportunities by gaining several specialisations
Progress towards personal trainer or advanced fitness qualifications
Turn their interest in fitness into a professional career
Fitness clubs, gyms and leisure centres increasingly need instructors who can safely deliver more than one type of class.
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package gives you a broad professional foundation by combining:
Functional Anatomy & Physiology
Gym instructor education
Practical gym training
Recovery training
Five Group Fitness CPD specialisations
Communication and coaching skills
Exercise regressions and progressions
Group class planning and delivery
Professional safety and scope-of-practice knowledge
This combination can help you become a more versatile candidate for employment and prepare you to work with different participants, equipment and class formats.
After successfully completing all programme requirements, you can use your knowledge and qualifications to pursue opportunities:
As an employed instructor in a gym or leisure centre
As a class instructor working across several fitness facilities
You can work as an independent fitness instructor.
Through your own independent group classes
You can conduct classes at community centres, sports facilities, and wellness venues.
You can conduct outdoor, online, or hybrid fitness sessions based on your chosen specialisation.
Freelance instructors can choose where and when they work, collaborate with different facilities and build their own portfolio of classes.
The programme leads to an EQF Level 3 Group Fitness Instructor qualification and is designed to support professional recognition and career mobility within the international fitness industry.
Your qualification demonstrates that you have completed structured theoretical education, practical gym instructor training and multiple group fitness CPD specialisations.
Employment and registration requirements may vary between countries, employers and professional registers. If you plan to work outside Ireland, we recommend checking the local requirements for the country in which you intend to teach.
You can begin as a complete beginner and progress through a structured education pathway that prepares you for employment, freelance instruction and continued professional development.
No previous qualifications are required. Your professional fitness journey can begin here.
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package combines online theory, three Gym Instructor practical days and four Group Fitness CPD courses of your choice.
| Day 1 | Introduction to Gym Training – Practical Session at the Training Venue |
| Day 2 | Free Weights & Functional Equipment – Practical Session at the Training Venue |
| Day 3 | PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1® (Stretching | Foam Rolling | Fascia Training) – your first group fitness specialisation |
| Days 4–7 | Four Group Fitness CPD courses of your choice – 8 hours each, at any ProFi location and date during 2027 |
Gym Instructor practical days (Days 1–3): according to the Gym Instructor schedule you choose at registration. Standard time 10:00–16:00; with a full group of 10 participants a day may be extended until 17:00. You receive a reminder with the venue and confirmed times about four days before.
CPD courses (Days 4–7): each CPD course is 8 hours on one specialisation, so you can start delivering that class straight after the course. You choose the courses, dates and ProFi locations yourself and have the whole 2027 calendar year to complete them. They do not need to be consecutive or at the same venue.
After registration you receive an up-to-date list of available CPD courses, dates, locations and places. Options may include Aqua Aerobics, Indoor Cycling, 3 Functional Courses in 1®, Suspension Training, Resistance Band, Kettlebells, Fitness Boxing, Barre, Healthy Spine, Fascia Training, Outdoor Training and myover40®. We recommend reserving your preferred courses early.
Pay once – come back as many times as you want. You can repeat the practical days and CPD courses of this package as many times as you like, at no extra cost – to refresh your skills, gain more practice or build confidence.
Dates and locations are listed under Course Dates.
The PFS Group Fitness Instructor® Training Package includes both theoretical and practical assessments.
Our assessment process is designed to confirm that every graduate has the knowledge, practical experience, and confidence needed to teach group fitness classes safely and professionally.
The theoretical assessment includes an online examination in the following:
PFS Functional Anatomy & Physiology®
The examination confirms your understanding of:
Major muscles, bones, and joints
Joint actions and movement patterns
Posture and body alignment
Body systems and their response to exercise
Exercise safety
Fundamental anatomy and physiology
The relationship between movement and muscle action
The examination is completed online through the approved examination system.
There is no single final practical examination or short exercise demonstration.
Your practical skills are assessed continuously during every required practical training day.
To receive practical confirmation, you must successfully complete the following:
All three gym instructor practical training days
The included PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1®
All four selected Group Fitness CPD courses
The practical requirements specified for each chosen specialization
During each practical course, the tutor will observe your active participation and exercise technique.
Active participation
Exercise technique
Safe use of equipment
Ability to demonstrate exercises
Communication and coaching skills
Understanding of regressions and progressions
Ability to organize and lead group activities
Professional conduct and safety awareness
Each successfully completed practical course will be confirmed by the approved tutor.
We aim to help you become a confident and competent instructor—not to place unnecessary pressure on you.
If a tutor decides that you need more practice before receiving confirmation for a particular training day or specialization, you can repeat the relevant course or CPD training without paying an additional course fee.
You can:
Repeat the practical training day
Attend the same CPD course again
Practice at another scheduled ProFi Fitness School course
Choose an available ProFi location and date.
Continue learning until you are ready to receive practical confirmation.
All repeat attendance is subject to the published course schedule and availability of places.
Once you have:
✅ Passed the required theoretical examination in functional anatomy & physiology.
✅ Successfully completed the gym instructor practical program.
✅ Obtained practical confirmation for every required training day
✅ Completed and received confirmation for all four selected group fitness CPD courses (five specialisations in total, including PFS 3 Recovery Courses in 1®).
You will receive the international
The qualification confirms that you have completed structured theoretical education, gym instructor practical training, and a broad range of group fitness CPD specializations.
It demonstrates your preparation to pursue professional opportunities:
In gyms and fitness clubs
In leisure and health centers
As an employed group fitness instructor
As a freelance instructor
Through independently organized group classes
Across different group fitness formats and specializations
The qualification is aligned with EQF Level 3 and supports professional development and international career mobility within the fitness industry.
Employment, professional registration, and insurance requirements may vary by country. Graduates planning to work outside Ireland should always check the local requirements of the country in which they intend to teach.
We want the registration and payment process to be as simple and transparent as possible. Please read the information below before reserving your course.
Places on our courses are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your place, please complete your payment as soon as possible after registration.
Once you register:
Your place will be provisionally reserved for five calendar days.
Payment must reach us within this five-day period.
Your place is confirmed once we receive your payment.
If payment is not received within five calendar days, the place may be offered to another participant.
If the payment deadline passes, you are welcome to register again, provided places are still available.
Unfortunately, we cannot extend the five-day reservation period. If your current reservation is still active, please complete the payment rather than submitting another registration.
Early bird offers are available only for selected courses, dates, and locations.
When an early bird price is displayed, it normally expires 28 calendar days before the practical course begins.
To receive the early bird price:
Register while the offer is available
Complete the payment within five calendar days of registration
Ensure that we receive the payment before the early bird deadline.
If you register at the early bird price but payment is received after the five-day reservation period, the booking will be changed to the regular price in accordance with our terms and conditions.
We recommend registering and paying early so that you can secure your place, receive the available offer, and begin accessing your online learning materials.
The regular price must be paid in full before the course begins.
Please remember that bank transfers may take several working days to reach us. Your place is confirmed only after the payment has been received.
As course places are limited, we recommend making your payment promptly after registration.
If the full early bird or regular price has not been received before the course begins, the booking may be treated as an installment payment arrangement in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Please check the applicable installment conditions before the start of your course.
After registering, you will receive instructions explaining how to complete your payment.
We accept:
Bank transfer
PayPal
Credit card
Debit card
Please note that we do not accept cash payments.
If you experience a payment problem, please first check our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you still need assistance, contact us through the Contact page, and our team will be happy to help.
To secure your place:
Complete your course registration.
Make your payment within five calendar days.
Allow sufficient time for bank transfers.
Wait for confirmation that your payment and place have been secured.
We look forward to welcoming you to ProFi Fitness School.
